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2009 McDonald's Seedling Giveaway
2010 McDonald's Seedling Giveaway
Five lucky Minnesotans will win brand new trees, thanks to Minnesota Forest Industries and McDonald’s Restaurants.
It’s all part of McDonald’s Arbor Day Seedling Giveaway, co-sponsored by MFI. Again this year, folks who stop by a participating Minnesota McDonald’s restaurant on Arbor Day (April 30th) will not only receive a free red pine seedling (while supplies last), but they’ll also have the chance to register for a 8-10 foot tree to be planted in their yard. Last year, more than 2,500 Minnesotans responded, and the winners were:
- William Brager, Monticello
- Stephanie Gaw, Brooklyn Center
- Kayla Goreham, Winsted
- Karin McAuley, Coleraine
- Glen Stelling, Minneapolis
Each winner was able to select a Minnesota-brown species of tree of their choice, and a local greenhouse came and planted it for them.
“Every Arbor Day, tens of thousands of Minnesotans enjoy getting a free seedling from their local McDonald’s, so again this year we teamed up with MFI to expand that fun with some larger trees,” said Paul Ostergaard, McDonald’s Co-Op President. “It’s great that so many Minnesotans want to add to the state’s beauty by planting trees.”
Wayne Brandt, MFI executive vice president, said those five tall trees won’t be alone.
“Minnesota is known for having bountiful forests that provide beauty, recreational opportunities and a variety of products we use every day,” said Brandt. “Today Minnesota has 20 million more large trees than it had 50 years ago. Because trees absorb carbon and forest products store carbon, these winners are doing their part in fighting global climate change. We’re pleased to work closely with McDonald’s to help add trees to Minnesota.”
Rules for McDonald’s Arbor Day Big Tree giveaway
- No purchase necessary
- Employees of McDonald’s or of Minnesota Forest Industries member companies are not eligible
- One entry per person will be allowed
- Must be 10 years of age or older to enter
- A “large tree” shall be defined as a tree 8 feet tall or larger. Only tree species that grow naturally in Minnesota will be granted as prizes. MFI and McDonald’s staff will determine whether prize meets these criteria
- Winners agree to have their photos and identities disseminated to news media and/or used for in-store promotional purposes
Bill Brager selected an autumn blaze maple and had it planted at his home in Monticello, MN. L-R: Brager holding his grandson Evan Brager, and Ray Higgins of Minnesota Forest Industries.
Kayla Goreham (R) of Winsted and MFI’s Ray Higgins with the brand new autumn blaze maple Goreham won in the McDonald’s Arbor Day contest.
