The City of Miami is giving away 500 fruit trees, hardwoods, and shrubs this month in a push to expand the city’s tree canopy and provide more shade for residents.
The initiative, led by the Office of Resilience and Sustainability with support from the Building Department, is part of the city’s Miami Forever Climate Ready: Extreme Heat Plan, which identifies tree planting as a key strategy to combat rising temperatures.
Tree distribution will take place across five events scheduled over three Saturdays in October. Available species include Mango, Longan, Horizontal Cocoplum, Soursop, Verawood, Simpson Stopper, and Firebush.
Tree Give-Away Schedule:
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October 4
• 9–11 a.m. – General Morazan Park (342 SW 7 Ave., Miami 33130)
• 1–3 p.m. – Juan Pablo Duarte Park (1776 NW 28th St., Miami 33142) -
October 11
• 9–11 a.m. – Dorsey Park (1701 NW 1 Ave., Miami 33136) -
October 18
• 9–11 a.m. – David T Kennedy Park (2400 S Bayshore Dr., Miami 33133)
• 1–3 p.m. – Manolo Reyes Park (6030 SW 2 St., Miami 33144)
Households within the City of Miami are eligible to receive a tree on a first-come, first-served basis. Proof of residency is required, and the address on registration must match residency documents presented at the event.
Residents are encouraged to pre-register at www.Bit.ly/MiamiTreesOct2025, though walk-in registrations will also be accepted. Events will take place rain or shine.
