A chance to win a free tree just for practicing safe digging? Yes, it’s that easy!  

April is National Safe Digging Month, a reminder to always contact kansas811.com before any digging project—big or small. And the best part? We’re partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation to give away a free tree to 75 lucky winners, randomly drawn, in Kansas who take the Safe Digging Pledge this April! 

Digging without knowing what’s below can damage underground utilities, leading to outages, costly repairs or injury. From planting a garden to installing a deck, all digging projects require contacting 811 at least two full working days before digging starts before digging begins. It’s free to do and helps protect yourself and your community!

After all underground facilities are marked, remember to practice safe digging techniques in the tolerance zone, a minimum of 24 inches from either side of the flag or paint marks, by using only hand tools or soft digging. No mechanized equipment should be used in this area. 

How Can I Be a Dig Hero and Win a Free Tree?

Be a Dig Hero by taking the Safe Digging Pledge and be entered for a chance to win a free tree, shipped directly to you from the Arbor Day Foundation! Winners can use the Arbor Day Foundation’s interactive portal to determine the best place to plant the tree on the property to maximize energy savings and positive environmental impact.