Our annual project to distribute native fruit and nut trees to homeowners, community gardens, and land projects in Evansville neighborhoods and the surrounding region. Our goal is to develop abundant and regenerative food autonomy, community involvement, & ecological awareness.

These trees are bare root, approximately 2-4′ tall, and easy to plant. All trees are Indiana native varieties which makes them hardy crops and excellent choices for our native local ecology. We offer planting help to those who may need it. We’ve planted over 400 trees in the last 4 years!

Native fruit and nut trees can live for hundreds of years, providing healthy food, biodiversity, clean water, carbon sequestration, shade canopy, and wildlife habitat. By planting fruit and nut trees and sharing plant propagation, we are building community resilience and sustainability.

How to care for trees

All trees come with our care guide that include planting basics, recommended spacing and pollination guide, sun and moisture needs, and what to expect from different kinds of tree types.

Spring Tree Planting

Our trees come from Indiana State Nursery. The varieties we offer vary per year: Pawpaw, Chokecherry, American Plum, American Black Cherry, Persimmon, Shagbark Hickory, Elderberry, Grey Dogwood, Pecan, Serviceberry, Chokeberry, Hazelnut, Red Oak. Each with a specific tree guide. In 2023 we will also have Eastern Redbud Trees!

2026: Black Chokeberry, American Plum, Eastern Redbud, Persimmon, Pecan