Free Oak Tree Update: Trees still available in 3 counties

While the majority of the free oak trees distributed to those in the 11 Rock River Trail counties are spoken-for, there are still several hundred available at three distribution sites.

As of this report, distribution officials in Lee and Ogle counties still have trees available to those interested in planting oaks along the river.

In Wisconsin, Fond du Lac officials also have trees.

Those interested in claiming the last of the of the free oaks in Ogle County, Lee County and Fond du Lac County are encouraged to contact the following officials:

Ogle County

Byron Forest Preserve
Attention: Todd Tucker
(815) 234-8535, Ext. 4222
Trees available until 3 p.m., Friday, April 15

Lee County

Dixon Park District
Attention: Peter
(815) 284-3306

Fond du Lac County

City of Waupun Garage
903 N. Madison St.
Contact: Dick Flynn, (920) 324-7918