Final Sapling Give Away This Week For 'OAKtober' Celebration

MONROVIA, CA — Residents of the Foothill communities will have one last chance to grab a free oak sapling this Thursday as part of Grow Monrovia's 'OAKtober' celebration.

The saplings will be available at Maryknoll Sisters Monrovia starting at 5 p.m., city officials said. Six varieties of oak saplings will be available: Scrub, live, cork, Englemann, black and valley.

The Foothill communities encompass the area between Pasadena and Glendora, according to Monrovia officials.

The giveaway will also include a presentation on the benefits of oak trees and oak tree care, officials said.

Contact Grow Monrovia for more information about the giveaway. Maryknoll Sisters Monrovia is at 340 Norumbega Drive.