Kansas City offering thousands of free trees to residents this fall

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Leaders are trying to make Kansas City the greenest in the country with a new campaign.

Canopy Cover KC is launching another round of free trees this fall to plant 10,000 trees by Summer 2026.

The program will give 1,000 free trees to Kansas City residents to support the city’s tree canopy. It is being run in collaboration with the Arbor Day Foundation and Bridging the Gap. This is a step the city is taking to make Kansas City the greenest city in the country.

“By planting 10,000 trees by Summer 2026, we are not only enhancing the beauty of our city but also taking crucial steps to improve air quality, reduce urban heat, and create a healthier environment for our residents,” said City Manager Brian Platt.

“Together with our partners, we are committed to building a greener, more sustainable future for Kansas City.”

The city has already planted 5,500 trees to improve air quality, reduce urban heat and make Kansas City more beautiful.

Here are some of the details for the Canopy Cover KC Campaign:

• Reservations Required: All residents reserve trees in advance through the portal at kcmo.gov/freetrees
• Eligibility: Each household is eligible to receive up to two free trees; Kansas City residents only.
• Distribution Events: In-person pick-up is preferred; home-drop-off options are available for select zip codes.

These are the tree species that are available:

• Sugar Maple
• Kentucky Coffeetree
• Black Tupelo (Black Gum)
• Shumard Oak
• Sycamore
• American Hornbeam
• Redbud
• Yellowwood
• Downy Serviceberry

Click here to reserve a tree.

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