Brackenridge Park 3700 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 207-7275, brackenridgepark.org The one and the only Brackenridge Park features tons of paved roads to bike down if you’re more of a beginner, and plenty of off-road opportunities as well for those bikers a bit more experienced. The beauty of Brackenridge Park lies in its rich history, ancient trees and the colony of (somewhat) feral cats. If you pack a picnic, there are plenty of places to sit down and eat it, too. Photo via Instagram / dcwinger Credit: Instagram / dcwinger

CPS Energy, San Antonio’s municipally owned utility, is celebrating Earth Day this year by giving away 1,200 trees for free.

In partnership with San Antonio’s Park and Recreation Department, CPS will host a tree adoption event this Saturday at Woodlawn Lake Park. The the trees are available from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m on a first-come, first-served basis.

Each adoptee will receive a 1-gallon tree, tree guides and supply bags.

Trees create shade and lower ambient temperatures, which can actually lower residential electric bills by 25% if positioned correctly in a yard, according to CPS officials, citing  U.S. Department of Energy data.

The utility also offers a rebate to customers who plant shade trees on their property.

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Michael Karlis is a multimedia journalist at the San Antonio Current, whose coverage in print and on social media focuses on local and state politics. He is a graduate of American University in Washington,...