People sort through tree starts on April 6, 2013, during a past Arbor Day tree giveaway. Sponsored by the Hermiston Rotary Club and Hermiston Parks and Recreation, this year's event is April 2 in the parking lot at the Hermiston Community Center. 

HERMISTON — An upcoming Arbor Day tree giveaway is sponsored by the Hermiston Rotary Club and Hermiston Parks & Recreation.

The free event is Saturday starting at 9 a.m. at Smitty’s Ace Hardware, 1845 N. First St., Hermiston. Tree starts, which are available on a first-serve basis, include flame Amur maple, red maple, special select river birch, Eastern redbud, Callery pear, European mountain ash, bald cypress and Japanese Zelkova. For the best selection, people are encouraged to arrive early.

For more information, call 541-667-5018.