Need a tree? How about a rain barrel?

The City of St. Catharines will be offering both - the tree is free, the rain barrel will cost $40 - on June 1 at Seymour-Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre on St. Paul Street West.

It's an annual event, open only to residents of St. Catharines. Proof of residency is required, and residents must agree to plant the tree on their own property.

It runs 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until supplies run out. The trees should easily fit into most cars and will include red pine, Freeman maple, yellow birch and pagoda dogwood (small variety).

The city says residents are not required to purchase a rain barrel if they pick up a tree, but they will be available for anyone who wants to do so.