Leaf n’ Learn Tree Care Festival

Join us for our tree care festival and take part in interactive activities.

About this event

Our family-friendly tree care festival is an opportunity to learn how to take care of your trees and purchase one for just $30.

Tree experts and local organizations will share ways to keep your trees healthy:

  • Soil: Learn how to improve soil health and care for their roots
  • Light: Learn where to plant based on its 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

Whether you're planting your first sapling or you're a seasoned tree lover, there's something here for everyone.

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Event details

Leaf n’ Learn Tree Care Festival

Date

Saturday, May 31

Time of event

Noon to 3 p.m.

Location

Utepils Brewing

225 Thomas Ave. N.

Minneapolis, MN 55405

Experience tree-inspired art

Community art

Local artist will be on site with creative interactive projects. These projects will invite you to connect with trees in new and imaginative ways.

Purchase a low-cost tree

Minneapolis residents can buy a low-cost tree while supplies last at Leaf n’ Learn. You must show proof of a Minneapolis planting address to buy a tree for just $30. 

Also featuring

  • Arborists and experts ready to answer all your tree-related questions
  • Tree activities and educational take-home materials
  • POETREE station: Write poems with a poet 
  • Puppet show: Enjoy a fun, interactive show for kids to learn about trees

Explore tree care and education stations

Wander through a variety of engaging stations where you’ll learn the everything you need to know about tree care—from planting and pruning to watering and long-term maintenance. 

At the planting stations, attendees can learn how to:

  • Dig a proper hole for planting
  • Trim roots properly
  • Plant at the proper depth

Contact us

Minneapolis Health Department

Email Health Department

Phone

612-673-2301

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 520
Minneapolis, MN 55415