Amsterdam residents can collect a free tree at the Tolhuistuin on Saturday 7 November, as 4,000 trees head for gardens, balconies and roof terraces.
It is the seventh and final edition of Bomen voor Amsterdam, organised by De Gezonde Stad.
Participants register on the foundation’s website and choose one of two easy-care species that grow well in pots: the native wild apple or the cornelian cherry.
A green market at the Tolhuistuin
Every half hour, grape plants will be raffled among visitors.
Afval naar Oogst gives workshops on composting and healthy soil, while the city’s Groen in de Buurt team explains how to make your own street greener.
Natuurhub runs activities for children, and ROA sells limited edition tote bags, with the proceeds going to greening the city.
Foundation closes after 14 years
De Gezonde Stad, successor to Milieucentrum Amsterdam, will stop all activities at the end of November after a long struggle to find enough funding.
Since 2012 it has helped residents create pocket parks and neighbourhood vegetable gardens.
Its Verjaardagbos on the Ring drew more than 70,000 visitors on 21 June 2025.
Need a pot for your new tree? Try one of the city’s garden centres.