Pick up free sapling from TreesCharlotte on Earth Day

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — TreesCharlotte, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding Charlotte’s tree canopy, is celebrating Earth Day by giving away free saplings.

Starting Thursday, the following breweries and restaurants will be distributing free saplings, while supplies last:

Armored Cow Brewing – 8821 JW Clay Blvd.

Birdsong – 1016 North Davidson Street

Blue Blaze Brewing – 528 South Turner Ave.

Catawba Brewing – 933 Louise Ave.

Edge City Brewery – 6209 Old Post Rd., Suite 109

Olde Mecklenburg Brewery – 4150 Yancey Rd.

NoDa Brewing Company – 2921 N. Tryon Street

Petty Thieves Brewing, 413 Dalton Ave., Suite B

Supperland – 1212 The Plaza

The organization will also host a lunch Zoom session with its tree educator Kate Bolkin and City of Charlotte arborist Mary Propst. Advance registration is not required, however, you are encouraged to send questions and any accompanying photos in advance to kate@treescharlotte.org. The Zoom will start at noon here.

If you’re feeling adventurous, there’s also a fun Earth Week scavenger hunt to do. Click here for details.

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