Master Gardeners and the Forest Service offer free tree classes and a sapling giveaway in Bryan on Nov. 7

Brazos County residents can get free advice on choosing and caring for trees, and possibly leave with a sapling, at a Texas Arbor Day program in Bryan on Saturday, Nov. 7.

"Trees for Brazos County" runs from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Brazos County Extension Office, 4153 County Park Court. The Brazos County Master Gardeners are organizing it with Brazos County Extension, Texas A&M's Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology and the Texas A&M Forest Service, according to the Master Gardeners' event listing.

The morning is built around seminars on tree selection and tree care. KBTX, which featured the program Friday, said attendees will also hear about tree health and maintenance.

Saplings and sign-up

The program ends with a tree sapling giveaway limited to one per family, handed out first come, first served, the listing says.

There is no fee, but organizers require registration through the Master Gardeners' online form.

People with disabilities who need an aid, service or accommodation to take part are asked to call the county Extension office at (979) 823-0129 by Monday, Nov. 2, so arrangements can be made. The same number reaches the organizers with other questions.

Sources

txmg.org

KBTX

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