Bartholomew conservation district giving away seedlings Friday

The Bartholomew County Soil and Water Conservation District will be hosting a tree giveaway on Friday at the Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds in celebration of Arbor Day.

Organizers say the 15th annual event will be giving away up to five trees per person. They are available on a first come, first service basis and will include locally suitable seedlings of white pine, tulip, American plum, gray dogwood and persimmon trees.

Organizers will also be collecting donations of health and hygiene items to support the Dove Recovery Home for Women. The home needs donations of:

• Shampoo & Conditioner
• Body Wash
• Shower Caddies
• Toothpaste & Toothbrushes and
• New Underwear

The Arbor Day tree giveaway will start at the fairgrounds at 5 p.m. Friday afternoon.