Tree giveaway Friday by Bartholomew conservation district

Bartholomew County’s Soil and Water Conservation District will be giving away trees on Friday in celebration of Arbor Day.

Heather Shireman with the district says the agency will give away 1,200 trees between 5 and 7 p.m. at the district headquarters on a first-come, first served basis. You can choose from Red Bud, Flowering Dogwood, Norway Spruce, Bald Cyprus, Pecan or Red Oak and there is a limit of six trees per person.

The district headquarters is at 1040 Second Street in Columbus.