April 25, 2026; 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: Center Building, Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Free Community Event

Join Minnetrista, Muncie’s Urban Forestry Committee, and our community partners for the Muncie Arbor Day celebration, featuring a sapling giveaway. Participate in informative tree and sapling planting demonstrations that provide practical insights on effective tree care. Express your creativity at craft stations, where families and children can explore artistic activities. Choose your sapling from this year’s selection of Norway spruce, white pine, black gum, pin oak, swamp chestnut oak, chestnut oak, tuliptree, white oak, American plum, common chokecherry, redbud, and white dogwood. Whether you need help planting a sapling, advice on selecting the ideal tree for your space, or wish to take part in a free raffle for trees, gardening tools, and other exciting prizes, you are sure to have an enjoyable and informative experience! 

Muncie Arbor Day Celebration community partners include Muncie Delaware Clean and Beautiful, Red-Tail Land Conservancy, City of Muncie: Muncie Urban Forestry Program, Community Enhancement Projects, Muncie Sanitary District, Master Gardeners, Delaware County Invasive Plant Project, Indiana Native Plant Society, and Muncie Parks and Recreation.