The City of Minneapolis' Leaf 'N Learn Tree Care Festival is a free, family-friendly community event focused on tree planting, care, education and tree-inspired art. It is taking place May 31 from noon to 3 p.m. at Utepils Brewing (225 Thomas Ave. N. #700).
Tree experts and local organizations will share ways to keep your trees healthy through:
- Soil: Learn how to improve soil health for your tree’s roots.
- Light: Learn where to plant based on sunlight needs.
- Air: Learn how to space tree plantings and how pruning helps support tree strength.
- Water: Get tips on how and when to water after planting.
Other opportunities include:
- Tree-inspired art: Create designs of trees and leaves with a local artist
- POETREE station: Write poems with a poet
- Puppet show: Enjoy a fun, interactive show for kids to learn about trees
Tree planting demonstrations
The City will host hourly planting demonstrations and educate how to:
- Dig a proper hole for planting
- Trim roots properly
- Plant at the proper depth
Minneapolis residents can buy a low-cost tree while supplies last. Show proof of a Minneapolis planting address to buy a tree for just $30.
Utepils is also participating in our Trees for Businesses and Organizations planting program. This program plants low-cost trees for businesses, nonprofits, organization and apartment buildings with five or more units. Planting takes place in the spring and fall.
City Trees pickup
The Leaf n’ Learn event coincides with the City Trees lottery/sale pickup. Minneapolis residents who pre-ordered trees through the City Tree Sale or lottery can pick them up May 30 - June 1 at 805 Linden Ave. N.
- Friday, May 30, 1-5 p.m.
- Saturday, May 31, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Sunday, June 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Watch how to pick up your City Tree
Our City Trees program is creating a climate legacy by providing low-cost trees to Minneapolis property owners. Funded by the Minneapolis Climate Legacy Initiative, City Trees aims to expand the city’s tree canopy, improve air quality, help residents reduce energy costs and increase property value.
Learn how Green Zone residents can get free trees
Learn about our commercial tree program
Learn more about our program by watching our video: Creating a Climate Legacy: Minneapolis City Trees program