Let's Plant Trees

05/12/2026

What a great way to celebrate the start of Arbor Month! 🌲🌳🌲

May is Arbor Month in Minnesota, and we are kicking off Arbor Month with 🌲R E F O R E S T🌲B E M I D J I🌲 this Saturday (5/16) and Sunday (5/17) where we will be distributing roughly 15,000 FREE tree seedlings! A huge thank you to our partners First National Bank Bemidji , Otter Tail Power Company Foundation and Plantra, Inc. 🌲🌳🌲🌳

05/08/2026

Join us for a fun and rewarding day giving out FREE tree seedlings to your community! Sign up to volunteer here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054CACAD29A0F5C61-62671449-tree #/

05/06/2026

Today we had a great group of volunteers from City of Plymouth, MN - Local Government brave the chilly temps and plant 250 trees at Aspen Ridge Park! Thanks to everyone for all of the tree-mendous work! 👏🏼🌱

05/01/2026

Happy Friday and World Laughter Day! What are some of your favorite tree jokes/cartoons/puns? 👇

04/30/2026

On this last day of April, we are highlighting some of Minnesota's important native tree species for Native Plant Month. While today is the last day of April, the growing season is just starting! 🌲🌳🌲

04/29/2026

An additional 5,000 trees will be available on a first-come, first-service basis later this spring from the Reforest Bemidji program.

The original 10,000 tree seedlings offered were reserved within 48 hours. A news release from the tree-gifting nonprofit stated the high demand indicates “just how strongly Bemidji area residents want to be part of restoring the region’s tree canopy after last year’s storm damage.”

First National Bank of Bemidji is partnering with the organization to provide the additional trees to the public. A straight-line windstorm in June 2025 felled an estimated 9 million trees around Bemidji.

More info on the program and pick up times available on KAXE News online:
https://www.kaxe.org/local-news/2026-04-28/lets-plant-trees-plans-5000-more-saplings-for-bemidji-distribution

Photo: Contributed / Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

04/27/2026

5,000 more trees for Reforest Bemidji! These additional FREE trees will be available on Sunday, May 17th, starting at 10 a.m., along with any other remaining inventory. 🌲🌳🌲🌳🌲
🤝Thank you to First National Bank Bemidji for helping provide these additional FREE trees!

04/24/2026

Happy Arbor Day! 🌱🌿🌲🌳

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! Below are some ideas to help you take action this Earth Day:
🌎Take a walk and pick up any garbage alongside the road or trail.
🌎Head to a nearby park for a hike or bike ride.
🌎Begin (or continue) to plan garden, wildflower, and tree planting spaces on your property.
🌎Advocate for the Earth by signing petitions and taking action on causes important to you.
🌎The old standby- reduce, reuse, recycle!
🌎Simply get outdoors and take a moment to enjoy the sights and sounds.
🌎Share this post to spread Earth joy!

04/22/2026

Red pine is Minnesota's official state tree and is commonly found in the northern and northeastern parts of the state. Red pine is also a pioneer species, and has thick, fire-resistant bark that can survive exposure to surface fires. Fire exposure is key to red pine regeneration, as they do not like shade and are sensitive to vegetation competition.🌲🌲🌲