WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Kansas Gas Service is giving away free trees to Kansans who pledge to call 811 before any digging. If you're planning to plant a garden, install a fence, or start a new project, contacting 811 before you dig is not only a smart practice — it's also required by law. Acc ording to a news release from Kansas Gas Service, doing so could even earn you a free tree. Kansas warns of harmful algae blooms in lakes and reservoirs Kansas Gas Service, in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, is offering the “Dig Hero Tree Giveaway,” where pledge-takers can win a free tree and receive tips on saving energy and reducing utility costs. How it works: Go to BeADigHeroKansas.com Take the 2025 Safe Digging Pledge You’re automatically entered to win a free tree Contacting 811 helps mark underground utility lines before digging, preventing damage and service outages. Call 811 or submit a request at kansas811.com at least two full business days before digging begins. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. ...read more read less