The City of Fort Collins is once again offering residents an affordable way to grow the urban forest. Through the Rooted in Community Tree Sale, 1,000 locally grown trees will be available for purchase this August for $25 each.

Starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, August 11, residents within Fort Collins’ Growth Management Area (GMA) can purchase up to two trees per household. Trees are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are expected to sell quickly. Purchases will be made online using WebTrac, the Recreation Department’s online program registration tool, and residents are encouraged to create an online account ahead of the sale to ensure a smooth checkout process. Learn more and set up an online account on the Forestry Division website.

“The Rooted in Community Tree Sale is one of the most impactful ways we can support a healthier, more resilient urban forest in Fort Collins,” says Christine Holtz, Senior Forestry Specialist. “By offering low-cost trees to residents, we’re not only increasing canopy cover but also investing in the long-term well-being of our community.”

This year’s tree offerings include climate-appropriate species such as bigtooth maple, catalpa, sucker punch chokecherry, a variety of oaks, elms, as well as other shade, ornamental and fruit trees grown locally by Fort Collins Wholesale Nursery.

Pickup for purchased trees will take place on Saturday, September 6 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Hoffman Mill. Buyers will receive instructions regarding tree pickup after purchase.

Learn more on the Forestry Division website.

About the Rooted in Community Tree Sale

The Rooted in Community Tree Sale, formerly known as the Community Canopy Program, is a partnership between the City’s Forestry Division and Nature in the City, a program of the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department. Together, they aim to expand Fort Collins’ urban forest, which provides essential environmental and community benefits including releasing oxygen, capturing air pollutants and carbon dioxide, filtering and reducing stormwater runoff, reducing energy demand, and cooling down ambient temperatures via shade. Additionally, they sustain habitat for birds and other wildlife and contribute greatly to human and community health.