Arbor Day

About the Event

Join us to celebrate the enhanced quality of life trees bring to the community! Arbor Day is a time to celebrate trees and the many benefits they offer. The Parks and Recreation Department, along with the New Braunfels Council of Garden Clubs is delighted to offer this FREE family friendly event.

2019 Event Information:

October 19, 2019 in Landa Park

Join the Fun!

We will have plenty of activities for you to get involved and even get your hands dirty. A ceremony and tree planting demonstration will kick off the event, followed by kid's activities, a free tree giveaway and educational booths from local organizations.

Free Tree Giveaway

We will be giving away one-gallon containerized trees at the event!

Giveaway Tree Species
Allepo pine
Ashe Juniper
Bigtooth maple
Carolina buckthorn
Chinkapin
Fringetree
Indigo bush
Montezuma cypress
Native pecan
Paw paw
Red mulberry
Rough leaf dogwood
Rusty blackhaw
Soapberry
Southern magnolia
Sycamore
Texas red oak

Event Partners

We are proud to collaborate with many local organizations to host Arbor Day.
Texas A&M Forest Service
ISA International Society of Arboriculture
Friends for the Preservation of Historic Landa Park
City of New Braunfels Solid Waste/Recycling
Wild Birds Unlimited New Braunfels
Synchronicity Health & Fitness
New Braunfels Utilities
Texas Master Naturalist - Lindheimer Chapter

You Have Your Tree, Now What?

Here are some helpful tips on planting your new tree:

Twelve steps from the Texas A&M Forest Service: Click Here
Watch this video from the Texas A&M Forest Service: Click Here
Click here for the PDF version of the tree planting image.