Mark your calendar: San Antonio to host 2 tree giveaways in April

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department will host two free tree giveaway events in April.

The department arranges giveaways throughout ideal tree-planting season, which is typically April to October.

The city will host the giveaways on the following two dates:

• Viva Poesia
  • 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 5
  • Location: Mission Marquee Plaza
• Earth Day
  • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 26
  • Location: Woodlawn Lake Park
  • Tree type: shade/ornamental

According to a spokesperson from the World Heritage Office, the department will provide fruit tree adoptions as part of the 11th annual Viva Poesia celebration.

Viva Poesia is the official kick off event for National Poetry Month in San Antonio.

This year’s theme is “Ónce Pon a Time.”

Viva Poesia will start at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at the Mission Marquee Plaza. The event is free and open to the public.

More information about parks and recreation events can be found on the department’s website.

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