Des Moines Public Works Announces Tiny Trees Second Chance Giveaway

Des Moines, Iowa - Monday, April 27, 2026 - Des Moines residents picked up over 5,000 trees from the City of Des Moines' Tiny Trees program last Saturday.

If you missed the event or would like to pick up more trees, the Des Moines Public Works Department is now offering a second chance event this Saturday, May 2nd from 8 a.m. to noon at Historic City Hall (400 Robert D. Ray Drive). Residents who visit the event will be able to take home Tiny Trees for free - no registration is required. The trees are intended to be planted on private property in Des Moines.

"Tiny Trees is such a rewarding event because it adds thousands of trees to our urban canopy each year," Urban Forestry Project Manager Dan Just said. "As those trees grow, they will deliver benefits like clean air, stormwater absorption, reduced heating and cooling costs in addition to making our city more beautiful."

At the Tiny Trees second chance event, trees will be available on a first come, first serve basis.

Tree Species that may be available include:

Kentucky Coffeetree

Northern Pecan

Sugar Maple

Sycamore (Low Stock)

Redbud (Low Stock)

Wild Plum

White Pine

Contact
Peter Zemansky
Communications Manager, City Manager's Office
(515) 210-6586
[email protected]

About the City of Des Moines
The City of Des Moines is Iowa's capital, and our 17 departments serve more than 214,000 residents and 46 neighborhood associations. Des Moines is a leader in sustainability and provides its residents with vibrant neighborhoods, an active downtown, and abundant leisure opportunities.

Des Moines continuously improves neighborhoods, public safety, and quality of life by offering exceptional city services and reliable infrastructure while fostering an involved and compassionate community for all who visit and live there. Visit DSM.city, Facebook, and X for more information.