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Free Tree Seedlings #923966

Asked January 27, 2026, 3:19 PM EST

Hi Friends, I was referred to you by the Univ of MN team. I hope this message finds you well! I'm reaching out with a question and hoping you might be able to assist. We're planning a staff resilience event in April, and we're aiming to align it with either Earth Day or Arbor Day. As part of this event, we are looking to provide free tree seedlings to our team members. Would you happen to know of any sources for free tree seedlings, or could you point me in the direction of someone who might be able to help us out with this? Your guidance and any resources you can share would be greatly appreciated.

Olmsted County Minnesota

Expert Response

Good Afternoon Kimberly, 

Thank you for contacting the U of M Extension Service. 

Are you with a business? How many "staff" are we talking about? Adults? Is your business a non-profit group? 

I am not aware of any "free" tree seedlings. Based on the information you submitted, you live in Olmstead County. Here is a link to the Olmstead County Soil and Water Conservation District office.: https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/residents/soil-water-resources/soil-and-water-conservation-district

They have a tree sale in the spring. Depending on how many trees you need, they are very reasonably priced. I am not sure you would be able to secure them by the date you want. You might ask them about free or reduced priced trees based on your needs. 

Here is another link to the MN Department of Natural Resources tree sale: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/nursery/pricelist.html

Good Luck!

Maureen Graber Replied January 27, 2026, 4:00 PM EST

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