How to Get Free Weed: Tree Caching, Giveaways, Rewards, and More

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Even with affordable cannabis products and discount weed, enjoying the canna lifestyle on a daily basis can get pricey. If cannabis factors into your daily routine, we don’t blame you for wondering how you can get some bud on the cheap – or totally free.

Here’s how to get free weed online and out in the real world. We hope these tips on getting some bud free of charge will help. Enjoy!

What is Tree Caching?

Some millennials may remember the 2010s geocaching trend – virtual threads of treasure hunters giving coordinates for hidden messages for others to find. Caches could be squeezed between fence posts, tucked into the knots of trees, or secured beneath football bleachers.

It’s all about the thrill of the hunt. Why not add some free weed into the mix?

Tree caching combines the excitement of a treasure hunt with the real green treasure we all want. The reddit thread r/treecaching is for those willing to get out into the world and find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow… well, the pot, anyway.

The trend is a cool way to find free weed out in the wild. And by “wild”, we mean behind public trash cans, under park benches, in gardens, malls, and parking lots. Some cities have even established their own sub-groups of Tree Caching communities, like the Canroe Cannacaching Club. 

As long as packages are safely well-hidden and found quickly, it’s a great way to try new strains, get involved in your local cannabis community, explore your city, and get some free weed in the process. 

A brown bag hung on a tree branch.

Win Free Weed – Giveaways

One of the best ways – and totally legal (bonus!) ways to get free weed is to win it.

Though most brands don’t have free giveaways often if you keep an eye on your favourite platforms, you’re bound to see some gifting events now and then. Typically, all you have to do to enter is sign up for an account. Very worth it for the free weed.

Pot Cargo Giveaway

Pot Cargo hosts a monthly free weed giveaway on their site. Signing up for the monthly giveaway not only allows you to potentially win free weed but earn free Cargo points. Each month, they choose three winners who can get either:

  1. 20,000 Cargo Points (worth $1,000), or
  2. 10,000 Cargo Points (worth $500).

Get Weed with Rewards Online

Although winning points for free weed gets you to the gold faster, building up rewards points over time can also be a great way to get yourself some free weed.

Many online dispensaries like Budmail have a rewards points system that allows you to build up points when you purchase products. With enough points, you can fill your cart with some free goodies.

Budmail Loyalty Program – Budmail

The Budmail Loyalty Program rewards returning customers. That means that shopping for weed and cannabis products gets you free weed and cannabis products. Simple, right?

The program is made up of four tiers, each giving more points per $1 spent, depending on how much you’ve purchased within the past 12 months.

  • Standard – $0-$499 purchased earns 2 reward points per $1 spent.
  • Silver – $500 purchased earns 3 reward points per $1 spent
  • Gold – $1,000 purchased earns 4 reward points per
  • Platinum – $2,500 purchased earns 5 reward points per $1  spent, same-day shipments, and dedicate support emails.

Customers can check their reward point status at any time using the Loyalty and Points area.

Promotions and Rewards: Budmail Support

Besides the free weed, there are benefits to signing up for rewards programs.

As you begin to earn reward points towards free weed, you’ll have access to brands’ customer support. It’s always helpful to get one-to-one advice on products and shop with expert knowledge – especially with something a unique as cannabis strains and products.

The Budmail website has a great Support page to help with promotions and rewards. If you have questions like How do I earn loyalty points? What are the terms for gift cards? Do I get free points (promo) for signing up? 

All questions and then some will be answered by the Budmail support staff. Talk about getting the grass carpet roll out.

Rewards: Kootenay Botanicals Support

Other sites like Kootenay Botanicals offer a variety of ways to earn rewards, points, discounts, and free products.

A few of the ways that Kootenay offers customers ways to get free weed include:

  • Membership Rewards Program
  • Loyalty Points
  • Freebies earned on orders
  • Earned points for leaving reviews on products you ordered
  • Referral program

Kootenay also offers freebies on orders over a certain amount. For example, if you spend $200, you get free shipping. $300 gets you free medicated hard candies, and at $400, you get all that, plus a free preroll. At $500 spend, they throw in 2g of flower. 

Weed to Get with Rewards Points

AAAA weed strains can break the bank if you tend to have an expensive quality taste. So, why not use your points?

Whether you already have a bunch of points saved up or are just starting with your rewards points account, save this shopping list of amazing high-quality weed strains to try once when you can order some green products.

Grow Your Free Weed

Another way to get your weed relatively cheaply (or totally free) is to grow it yourself!

And although it can cost you an initial investment to buy the cannabis seeds, pots, lights, and any other equipment, growing weed at home can still be more cost-effective in most cases.

Set yourself up with the right seeds, do your research, and grow away. Exotic Genetic has two great options for seeds. They are available in a variety of strains, such as Funky Charms, Monkey Berries, Dirty Little Secret, and more.

When you’re ready to start growing your weed at home, this guide to growing cannabis at home for beginners is a great place to start. For more advanced cannabis cultivators, you can also check out this article on Landrace Strains and the best ways to grow them.

Growing weed plants indoors with lights placed above the plants.

Is Getting Free Weed Legal?

Before trying to get free weed, you should probably ask whether or not free weed is legal. While medical cannabis is often prescribed to patients in Canada, recreational bud may not always come without a price tag.

So, is getting your weed for free legal?

Depending on where you’re located in the country, there are different laws and regulations around buying, consuming, and selling cannabis products. Your first step should be looking into your local laws and ensuring that you’re of age to purchase cannabis, how much you’re allowed to have, and where it’s legal to enjoy it.

Canadian provinces’ legal age to purchase cannabis by province/territory:

  • Alberta – 18
  • British Columbia – 19
  • Manitoba – 19
  • New Brunswick – 19
  • Newfoundland and Labrador – 19
  • Northwest Territories – 19
  • Nova Scotia – 19
  • Nunavut – 19
  • Ontario – 19
  • Prince Edward Island – 19
  • Quebec – 21
  • Saskatchewan – 19
  • Yukon – 19

Though activities like Tree Caching and weed sharing sound like a great way to get free weed and engage with your community, there are some things to keep in mind. For one, weed stashed in public is likely breaking some public safety laws, as anybody (or any age) could come across it. Distributing cannabis to others may also fall into a grey area of legality.

So, when scoping for free weed, be sure to keep it legal and safe.

Free Weed FAQ

We hope these tips for getting free weed have been helpful. For the TL;DR, here are some fast FAQs for getting free weed in Canada.

How to get free weed in Canada

To get free weed in Canada, try joining an online Tree Caching community. You can also look out for giveaways hosted by online dispensaries. Lastly, you can sign up for rewards programs to earn points and get free weed by making purchases or leaving reviews on websites.

How to get a free medical weed card

In Canada, it’s possible to get a free medical weed card online. The process is simple (and involves filling out a form detailing your info and ailments), but doesn’t guarantee free weed. You will still need a doctor’s prescription for prescribed cannabis products. Otherwise, you’ll be paying out of pocket.

How to get free weed delivered

Your online dispensary may offer free shipping on purchases over a certain amount, cutting down your delivery cost on weed. You can also sign up for loyalty programs, which may both offer points towards free cannabis products, and free shipping, along with other perks.

Tips for Getting Free Weed: Final Thoughts

Getting your weed for free doesn’t come without some research. Check out the dispensary, sign up for rewards accounts, and keep an eye out for opportunities. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can even start a Tree Caching community in your city.That said – weed doesn’t grow on trees. Okay, okay, it does grow on trees. But it’s not always as cheap as we would like. At least it’s as abundant, with easily accessible products online and fast delivery – even if we do have to pay for it.

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