South Zipcode TreeAdoption: 28202, 28203, 28204, 28209, 28207, 28211, 28210, 28226, 28277, 28270
2023-02-04 09:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | chandler building, 13838 ballantyne corporate place, Charlotte, NC, 28277, United States
Thanks to the generosity of Northwood Office, TreesCharlotte is excited to provide a zip code TreeAdoption event for those in South Charlotte! We invite residents living in zip codes 28202, 28203, 28204, 28209, 28207, 28211, 28210, 28226, 28277, and 28270 to come on out and get some trees at a Northwood Office’s park at the entrance of their Chandler building!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

To ensure the event runs smoothly please read the details below carefully:
Here’s what you need to know:

Registration is required and opens at 10 am Monday, January 30th, and closes when we “sell-out” of trees or at 11:59 pm Thursday, February 2nd. (Button to register will be posted above on Jan. 30)
Each city of Charlotte address within the zip codes 28202, 28203, 28204, 28209, 28207, 28211, 28210, 28226, 28277, and 28270 can get up to 2 trees. While the registration form does not limit the total number of trees, households requesting more than 2 trees will be notified and removed.
A valid email address is required to register.
Please allow for at least 45 minutes to receive your trees as everyone is required to go through a planting demonstration.
We are continuing to implement staggered pickup times. On the registration form, you will choose a time frame to pick up your trees.
At the TreeAdoption, you will be taught how to plant and care for your tree(s) properly. Tree training is mandatory.
About the trees: The trees are in 7-gallon containers, measure 6-10 feet tall, and weigh about 10-15 pounds. The mulch weighs 25 pounds/bag. Links to the species we are offering are provided below. Please do your homework first to ensure you’re putting the right tree in the right place. Once registered, selections are final and cannot be changed.
TreesCharlotte will send a follow-up email with planting instructions – including a planting video and watering instructions. Tree planting is not provided.

TreesCharlotte is a non-profit organization that relies on donations to host events like this. Donations are greatly appreciated and help us give more trees to Charlotte residents. If interested please click HERE.
The list of available trees are below. All species are subject to change. Quantities are limited. Register early to ensure the best selection.
Selections are final and once registered, cannot be changed. Be sure to research which tree will work best for your yard before registering.

Red Maple

Red Maple

Redbud

Redbud

Holly

Holly

Sweetbay Magnolia

Sweetbay Magnolia

Tupelo

Tupelo

Nuttall Oak

Nuttall Oak

Tulip Poplar

Tulip Poplar

Willow Oak

Willow Oak

Arborvitae

Arborvitae

Elm

Elm

Crepe Myrtle

Crepe Myrtle

Little Gem Magnolia

Little Gem Magnolia

Plum

Plum

We are looking for 10 volunteers to assist our TreeMasters in loading the mulch and trees into vehicles! If interested please register HERE.
If you are a TreeMaster and would like to volunteer for this event please follow this LINK to register!

Raeburn CommunityWoods
2023-02-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Raeburn, 12049 Parks Farm Lane, Charlotte, NC, 28277
Having completed a CommunityWoods Application TreesCharlotte is pleased to partner with the Raeburn neighborhood to plant trees in their common areas which the residents will be able to enjoy for years to come!
We are recruiting volunteers and TreeMasters to help plant trees in the common areas at 10:00 am on February 4th. Register early as our events “sell-out” quickly. Click the button to register!
Tree planting events are great for families and all ages are welcome. To ensure accurate counts and liability forms are signed, we ask that all participants please register separately. Children 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Non-corporate volunteer groups of 10 or more, please contact events director, Zack Agerton to determine if there is enough capacity. (Corporate groups please contact Beth Brodie for more information)
Events are held rain or shine. Details of the event will be emailed to registered volunteers the week of the event.

South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church TreeDay
2023-02-08 10:00 - 12:00 | South Meck Presbyterian church, 8601 Byrant Farms Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28277
TreesCharlotte will be planting approximately 69 trees on the campus of South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church with the help of volunteers from DLR Group!
Unfortunately, we don’t need general volunteers for this event. Please refer to our calendar for other opportunities!
Events are held rain or shine. Modest rainfall actually provides ideal planting conditions.
We are in need of TreeMasters to assist with the planting please register HERE if interested!

James Martin Middle School TreeDay
2023-02-11 09:00 - 23:00 | james martin middle school, 6301 University Pointe Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28262
TreesCharlotte is excited to plant approximately 43 trees on the James Martin Middle School campus.

We are looking for volunteers and TreeMasterss for this planting. Register early as our events “sell out” quickly. Click the button to the right to register!
Tree planting events are great for families and all ages are welcome. To ensure accurate active volunteer counts, please list all participants on the registration form, along with the children’s ages. Children 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Non-corporate volunteer groups of 10 or more, please contact events director, Zack Agerton to determine if there is enough capacity. (Corporate groups please contact Beth Brodie for more information)
Events are held rain or shine. Details of the event will be emailed to registered volunteers the week of the event.
The deadline to register is Sunday, February 5th

Davis Ridge CommunityWoods
2023-02-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Davis Ridge, 5704 Falls ridge road, Charlotte, NC, 28269
Having completed a NeighborWoods Application TreesCharlotte is pleased to partner with the Davis Ridge neighborhood to plant trees in their common areas which the residents will be able to enjoy for years to come!
We are recruiting volunteers and TreeMasters to help plant trees in the common areas at 10:00 am on February 11th. Register early as our events “sell-out” quickly. Click the button to register on that date.
Tree planting events are great for families and all ages are welcome. To ensure accurate counts and liability forms are signed, we ask that all participants please register separately. Children 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Non-corporate volunteer groups of 10 or more, please contact events director, Zack Agerton to determine if there is enough capacity. (Corporate groups please contact Beth Brodie for more information)
Events are held rain or shine. Details of the event will be emailed to registered volunteers the week of the event.

TreeCare Event at Briar Creek Greenway
2023-02-16 10:00 - 12:00 | briar creek greenway, 2730 randolph road, charlotte, NC, 28207
For this Workday Thursday, TreesCharlotte is returning to Briar Creek Greenway to do routine maintenance on the trees planted in the past. TreesCharlotte periodically returns to previous plantings to ensure that the trees we previously planted continue to thrive. TreeCare events are vital to our mission of expanding and caring for Charlotte’s canopy.
Volunteers will help mulch and prune the trees.
Register by clicking the button to the right!

Winter First-Timers Citywide TreeAdoption
2023-02-25 09:00 - 11:00 | City of Charlotte Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
Whether you’re new to Charlotte or new to TreesCharlotte, we have a special invitation just for you. Thanks to Crescent Communities, we are hosting a First-Timers TreeAdoption. This event is for Charlotte residents who’ve never participated in our TreeAdoptions before! If you’re a TreesCharlotte first-timer, you can take home up to two FREE trees! What a terrific way to get started on what promises to be a wonderful tree journey in the Queen City.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Here’s what you need to know:

Registration is required and opens at 10:00 am Monday, February 20 (button to register will be posted above on Feb. 20) and closes when trees “sell out” or at 12:01 am Thursday, February 23. Scroll down to below the list of species we’re offering for the link to register.
Each City of Charlotte address/household can get up to 2 trees. While the registration form does not limit the total number of trees, households requesting more than 2 trees will be notified and removed.
A valid email address is required to register.
Please allow for at least 45 minutes to receive your trees as everyone is required to go through a planting demonstration.
We are continuing to implement staggered pickup times. On the registration form, you will choose a time frame to pick up your trees.
At the TreeAdoption, you will be taught how to properly plant and care for your tree(s). Tree training is mandatory.
About the trees: The trees are in 3, 5, and 7-gallon containers, measure upwards of 12 feet tall, and weigh about 10-15 pounds. The mulch weighs 25 pounds/bag. Links to the species we are offering are provided below. Please do your homework first to ensure you’re putting the right tree in the right place. Once registered, selections are final and cannot be changed.
TreesCharlotte will send a follow-up email with planting instructions – including a planting video – watering instructions and specific information about the species you select.
We limit participation to residents within Charlotte city limits. At this time, we do not serve Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville, Huntersville, Davidson, Cornelius, Mecklenburg County, or other municipalities outside Charlotte.

TreesCharlotte is a non-profit organization that relies on donations to be able to host events like this. Donations are greatly appreciated and help us give more trees to Charlotte residents. If interested please click HERE.
The list of the species available is below. All species are subject to change. Quantities are limited. Register early to ensure the best selection.
Selections are final and once registered, cannot be changed. Be sure to research which tree will work best for your yard before registering.

Red Maple

Red Maple

Yellowwood

Yellowwood

Dogwood

Dogwood

Magnolia

Magnolia

Persimmon

Persimmon

Crepe Myrtle

Crepe Myrtle

Loblolly Pine

Loblolly Pine

Styrax

Styrax

Bald Cypress

Bald Cypress

Swamp White Oak

Swamp White Oak

Nuttall Oak

Nuttall Oak

Hornbeam

Hornbeam

Tulip Poplar

Tulip Poplar

If you are a TreeMaster and would like to volunteer for this event please follow this LINK to register!

Copper Ridge CommunityWoods
2023-02-25 10:00 - 12:00 | copper ridge, 16215 redstone mountain lane, Charlotte, NC, 28277
Having completed a CommunituyWoods Application TreesCharlotte is pleased to partner with the Copper Ridge neighborhood to plant trees in their common areas which the residents will be able to enjoy for years to come!
We are recruiting volunteers and TreeMasters to help plant trees in the common areas at 10:00 am on February 25th. Register early as our events “sell-out” quickly. Click the button to register!
Tree planting events are great for families and all ages are welcome. To ensure accurate counts and liability forms are signed, we ask that all participants please register separately. Children 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Non-corporate volunteer groups of 10 or more, please contact events director, Zack Agerton to determine if there is enough capacity. (Corporate groups please contact Beth Brodie for more information)
Events are held rain or shine. Details of the event will be emailed to registered volunteers the week of the event.

West Zipcode TreeAdoption: 28217, 28273, 28278, 28208, 28214
2023-03-04 09:00 - 11:00 | City of Charlotte Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
TreesCharlotte is excited to provide a zip code TreeAdoption event for those in West Charlotte! We invite residents living in zip codes 28217, 28273, 28278, 28208, and 28214 to come on out and get some trees at TreesCharlotte!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
To ensure the event runs smoothly please read the details below carefully:
Here’s what you need to know:

Registration is required and opens at 10 am Monday, February 27th, and closes when we “sell-out” of trees or at 11:59 pm Thursday, March 2nd. (button to register will be posted above on Feb. 27)
Each address within the city of Charlotte zip codes 28217, 28273, 28278, 28208, and 28214 can get up to 2 trees. While the registration form does not limit the total number of trees, households requesting more than 2 trees will be notified and removed.
A valid email address is required to register.
Please allow for at least 45 minutes to receive your trees as everyone is required to go through a planting demonstration.
We are continuing to implement staggered pickup times. On the registration form, you will choose a time frame to pick up your trees.
At the TreeAdoption, you will be taught how to plant and care for your tree(s) properly. Tree training is mandatory.
About the trees: The trees are in 3, 5, and 7-gallon containers, measure upwards of 12 feet tall, and weigh about 10-15 pounds. The mulch weighs 25 pounds/bag. Links to the species we are offering are provided below. Please do your homework first to ensure you’re putting the right tree in the right place. Once registered, selections are final and cannot be changed.
TreesCharlotte will send a follow-up email with planting instructions – including a planting video and watering instructions. Tree planting is not provided.

TreesCharlotte is a non-profit organization that relies on donations to host events like this. Donations are greatly appreciated and help us give more trees to Charlotte residents. If interested please click HERE.
The below list of trees below will be available. All species are subject to change. Quantities are limited. Register early to ensure the best selection.
Selections are final and once registered, cannot be changed. Be sure to research which tree will work best for your yard before registering.

Autumn Blaze Red Maple

Autumn Blaze Red Maple

Redbud

Redbud

Dogwood

Dogwood

Brackens Brown Magnolia

Brackens Brown Magnolia

Japanese Cedar

Japanese Cedar

Loblolly Pine

Loblolly Pine

Tupelo

Tupelo

Swamp White Oak

Swamp White Oak

Arborvitae

Arborvitae

October Glory Red Maple

October Glory Red Maple

Okame Cherry

Okame Cherry

Styrax

Styrax

If you are a TreeMaster and would like to volunteer for this event please follow this LINK to register!

Nations Ford Elementary School Planting
2023-03-11 09:00 - 11:00 | nations ford elementary, 7050 nations ford road, Charlotte, NC, 28217
Thanks to the support from Wells Fargo and the NC Urban Forest Council, TreesCharlotte is excited to plant approximately 130 trees on the Nations Ford Elementary School campus.

We are recruiting volunteers and TreeMasters for this planting. Register early as our events “sell out” quickly. Registration will open on February 1st. You can click the button to register!
Tree planting events are great for families and all ages are welcome. To ensure accurate active volunteer counts, please list all participants on the registration form, along with the children’s ages. Children 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Non-corporate volunteer groups of 10 or more, please contact events director, Zack Agerton to determine if there is enough capacity. (Corporate groups please contact Beth Brodie for more information)
Events are held rain or shine. Details of the event will be emailed to registered volunteers the week of the event.

Volunteer to Wrap Seedlings with TreesCharlotte!
2023-03-15 15:00 - 17:00 | City of Charlotte Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
Help is needed to prepare seedlings to be given away at events around Charlotte. This is a great opportunity for groups or organizations and for anyone needing school community service hours; appropriate for anyone eight years or older.
Volunteers will soak seedlings in water, wrap them in newspaper and place them in a bag with information about the tree species. Seedlings are bare root and very messy. Come prepared to get dirty!
General volunteer groups of 10 or more, please contact Event Coordinator, Zack Agerton, Corporate groups can reach out to Beth Brodie to determine if there is enough capacity.

Randolph Middle School TreeCare Event
2023-03-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Randolph Middle School, 4400 Water Oak Road, Charlotte, NC, 28211, United States
For this Workday Thursday, TreesCharlotte is returning to Randolph Middle School to do routine maintenance on the trees planted in the past. TreesCharlotte periodically returns to previous plantings to ensure that the trees we previously planted continue to thrive. TreeCare events are vital to our mission of expanding and caring for Charlotte’s canopy.
Volunteers will help mulch and prune the trees.
Register by clicking the button to the right!

End of Season City-wide TreeAdoption
2023-03-18 08:30 - 11:30 | City of Charlotte Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
Thanks to the support of Morningstar Properties, TreesCharlotte will be ending its event season with a City-wide TreeAdoption. Everyone who lives within the city limits is able to partake in this amazing event. We’ll have a huge mix of species, from small flowering to canopy building to evergreen screening. There’s something for everybody.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Here’s what you need to know:

Registration is required and opens at 10:00 am Monday, March 13 and closes when trees “sell out” or at 12:01 am Thursday, March 16. Scroll down to see the list of species we’re offering for the link to register.
Each City of Charlotte address/household can get up to 2 trees. While the registration form does not limit the total number of trees, households requesting more than 2 trees will be notified and removed.
A valid email address is required to register.
Please allow for at least 45 minutes to receive your trees as everyone is required to go through a planting demonstration.
We are continuing to implement staggered pickup times. On the registration form, you will choose a time frame to pick up your trees.
At the TreeAdoption, you will be taught how to properly plant and care for your tree(s). Tree training is mandatory.
About the trees: The trees are in 3, 5, or 7-gallon containers, measure up to 12 feet tall, and weigh about 10-15 pounds. The mulch weighs 25 pounds/bag. Links to the species we are offering are provided below. Please do your homework first to ensure you’re putting the right tree in the right place. Once registered, selections are final and cannot be changed.
TreesCharlotte will send a follow-up email with planting instructions – including a planting video – watering instructions and specific information about the species you select.
We limit participation to residents within Charlotte city limits. At this time, we do not serve Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville, Huntersville, Davidson, Cornelius, Mecklenburg County, or other municipalities outside Charlotte.

TreesCharlotte is a non-profit organization that relies on donations to be able to host events like this. Donations are greatly appreciated and help us give more trees to Charlotte residents. If interested please click HERE.
The list of species below will be available. We may add or remove species prior to the event. Quantities are limited. Register early to ensure the best selection.
Selections are final and once registered, cannot be changed. Be sure to research which tree will work best for your yard before registering.

Maple, Brandywine
Maple, Celebration
Maple, October Glory
Maple, Legacy Sugar
Serviceberry
Hornbeam, Europen Upright
Hornbeam, American
Redbud, Flamethrower
Redbud, Rising Sun
Redbud, Eastern
Fringetree
Yellowwood, American
Dogwood, Kousa
Cryptomeria, Japanese Cedar
Persimmon
Ginkgo
Holly, Oakland
Crepe Myrtle, Double Dynamite
Tulip Poplar
Magnolia, Butterflies
Magnolia, Inspiration
Magnolia, Kay Parris
Magnolia, Moonglow
Amberglow Dawn redwood
Tupelo
Pine, Loblolly
Sycamore, Exclamation
Cherry, Yoshino
Oak, Swamp White
Oak, Nuttall
Bald Cypress
Arborvitae, Green Giant
Allee Elm
Green Vase Zelkova

If you are a TreeMaster and would like to volunteer for this event please follow this LINK to register!

Marlborough Woods CommunityWoods
2023-03-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Marlborough woods, 1916 Dickens Ave, Charlotte, NC, 28208
Thanks to the genorosity of Trammell Crow Residential, TreesCharlotte is pleased to partner with Freedom Communities and the Marlborough Woods neighborhood to plant trees in their common areas which the residents will be able to enjoy for years to come!

We are recruiting volunteers and TreeMasters to help plant trees in the common areas at 10:00 am on March 25th. Register early as our events “sell-out” quickly. Click the button to register!
Tree planting events are great for families and all ages are welcome. To ensure accurate counts and liability forms are signed, we ask that all participants please register separately. Children 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Non-corporate volunteer groups of 10 or more, please contact events director, Zack Agerton to determine if there is enough capacity. (Corporate groups please contact Beth Brodie for more information)
Events are held rain or shine. Details of the event will be emailed to registered volunteers the week of the event.

Enderly Park TreeDay
2023-03-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Enderly Park, 1501 Enderly road, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
TreesCharlotte is pleased to plant trees in Enderly Park which the residents will be able to enjoy for years to come! Thanks to a partnership with Arbor Day Foundation and Ally Financial this event was made possible.
This event is closed to general volunteers, but please be sure to look at the calendar for other opportunities.
Events are held rain or shine. Details of the event will be emailed to registered volunteers the week of the event.
We are recruiting TreeMasters for this event. You can sign up HERE. The deadline to register to volunteer is Sunday, March 26th.

TreeCare at Lennar Townhomes of Ayrsley
2023-04-06 10:00 - 12:00 | lennar townhomes, 9223 lenox pointe drive, Charlotte, NC, 28273, United States
For this Workday Thursday, TreesCharlotte is returning to the Lennar Townhome community to do routine maintenance on the trees planted in the past. TreesCharlotte periodically returns to previous plantings to ensure that the trees we previously planted continue to thrive. TreeCare events are vital to our mission of expanding and caring for Charlotte’s canopy. Volunteers will help mulch and prune the trees. Please register by clicking HERE or the button!

Treesilience Canvassing at Ramblewood
2023-05-12 16:00 - 18:00 | NC
TreesCharlotte is excited to educate the residents about the Treesilience program coming to their neighborhood. Volunteers will canvas and provide door tags to sign up for our Treesilience programs: Canopy Care, Front Yard Plantings, Tree Stewardship, and TreeAdoption (backyard trees).
There will also be a table set up to assist with in-person sign-ups and provide tree care education. Registration is open for TreeMAKs and general volunteers. You can register HERE.

Tree Walk: June 29
2023-06-29 17:30 - 18:45 | Lilac Road Parking Lot, 2430 Cumberland Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28203, United States
**RESCHEDULED TO THURSDAY, JUNE 29TH**

Take a walk on the wild side with TreesCharlotte! This educational event is led by our arborist and takes place at Freedom Park, which is known for its robust tree canopy and tree biodiversity. All events are open to partnership volunteers as well as community members. We will have a table at the start of the tree walk with some general information about TreesCharlotte as well to provide general information and on the tree species you will be observing. This event is open to partnerships and communities within our Treesilience initiative.
Tree Walk will begin at the Lilac Road Parking Lot (directly across from 2430 Cumberland Avenue). We encourage you to plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to allow time to find parking as the event will start promptly at 5:30pm. Please use the exact address above to arrive at the right location within Freedom Park (putting solely “Freedom Park” into your GPS may not land you in the right location).
Comfortable attire and walking shoes are a must. Hat and sunscreen are recommended. Water and light snacks will be provided. Please plan to expect a brisk walk through the park.
Register HERE!

*A minimum of 8 people are required for the event to occur. Registered attendees will receive at least 24 hours notice if the event must be cancelled due to low attendance.

Tree Walk: July 13
2023-07-13 17:30 - 18:45 | Lilac Road Parking Lot, 2430 Cumberland Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28203, United States
Take a walk on the wild side with TreesCharlotte! This educational event is led by our arborist and takes place at Freedom Park, which is known for its robust tree canopy and tree biodiversity. All events are open to partnership volunteers as well as community members. We will have a table at the start of the tree walk with some general information about TreesCharlotte as well to provide general information and on the tree species you will be observing.
Tree Walk will begin at the Demonstration Garden across from the Lilac Road Parking Lot (directly across from 2430 Cumberland Avenue). We encourage you to plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to allow time to find parking as the event will start promptly at 5:30pm.
Comfortable attire and walking shoes are a must. Hat and sunscreen are recommended. Water and light snacks will be provided. Please plan to expect a brisk walk through the park.
Register HERE!

*A minimum of 8 people are required for the event to occur. Registered attendees will receive at least 24 hours notice if the event must be cancelled due to low attendance.

Tree Mapping in the Ramblewood Neighborhood
2023-07-18 09:00 - 11:00 | 9934 Nations Ford Road, 9934 Nations Ford Road, Charlotte, NC, 28273, United States
TreesCharlotte will be conducting a tree inventory mapping of street-view trees in the Ramblewood neighborhood. Volunteers will be split into zones and will be given measuring tapes, tree manuals, and tablets with the “PictureThis” app. Volunteers will identify the following:

Number of trees (note heritage trees)
Trunk diameter measurement of each accessible tree
Identify tree species and the number of each tree species

Participants are encouraged to download the “PictureThis” app ahead of the tree mapping event. PictureThis is a free app to use, please do not subscribe to this service. If you have trouble accessing the free version, the TreesCharlotte staff will guide you on how to access on the day of the event.

This event is open to partnerships and communities within our Treesilience initiative and TreeMAKs. Register HERE!

Tree Mapping in the McCrorey Heights Neighborhood
2023-07-28 09:00 - 11:00 | First Baptist Church – West, 1801 Oaklawn Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28216, United States
TreesCharlotte will be conducting a tree inventory mapping of street-view trees in the McCrorey Heights neighborhood. Volunteers will be split into zones and will be given measuring tapes, tree manuals, and tablets with the “PictureThis” app. Volunteers will identify the following:

Number of trees (note heritage trees)
Trunk diameter measurement of each accessible tree
Identify tree species and the number of each tree species

Participants are encouraged to download the “PictureThis” app ahead of the tree mapping event. PictureThis is a free app to use, please do not subscribe to this service. If you have trouble accessing the free version, the TreesCharlotte staff will guide you on how to access on the day of the event.

This event is open to partnerships and communities within our Treesilience initiative and TreeMAKs. Register HERE!

CityWide TreeAdoption
2023-10-14 08:30 - 12:00 | City of Charlotte Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
TreesCharlotte is excited to bring our TreeAdoption to Charlotte. We invite Charlotte residents to partake in this amazing event. We’ll have a mix of species, from small flowering to canopy building to evergreen screening. There’s something for everybody.
A link to register for trees will be added here on October 6.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
We are seeking TreeMasters to help manage the event. Click here to register to volunteer.
Here’s what you need to know:
Registration details

Registration is required and opens at 10:00 am Friday, October 6 (link will be posted above on 10/6) and closes when trees “sell out” or at 11:59 pm Wednesday, October 11th .
Each address can get up to 2 trees. While the registration form does not limit the total number of trees, households requesting more than 2 trees will be notified and removed.
All trees are required to be registered to the homeowner receiving those trees, with accurate contact information (including first name(s), last name(s), address, email address, and phone number). Correct contact information for each homeowner is required.
If you are registering for or picking up trees on behalf of a neighbor or friend, please provide the homeowner’s correct contact information and bring copy of their registration with you to the event.
While you will be able to pre-select your species, we cannot guarantee the variety or quantities that will be available on the day of the event. We will, however, make all efforts to sub in a comparable tree.
Resale of TreesCharlotte trees is prohibited and may result in being disallowed at future adoptions and TreesCharlotte events.
Planting of TreesCharlotte trees for profit is prohibited and may result in being disallowed at future adoptions and TreesCharlotte events.

Day of event details

All TreeAdoption attendees are required to go through a planting demonstration on the day of the TreeAdoption.
Allow for at least 45 minutes to receive your trees as everyone is required to go through a planting demonstration. Tree planting training is mandatory.
About the trees: The trees are in up to 7-gallon containers, measure up to 10 feet tall, and weigh about 10-15 pounds. The mulch weighs 25 pounds/bag.
TreesCharlotte will send a follow-up email with event details and planting and care instructions.

TreesCharlotte is a non-profit organization that relies on donations to be able to host events like this. Donations are greatly appreciated and help us give more trees to Charlotte residents. Click here to donate.
Below is a draft listing of species we hope to offer. We may add or remove species prior to the event. Quantities are limited. Register early to ensure the best selection.
Selections are final and once registered, cannot be changed. Be sure to research which tree will work best for your yard before registering.
Red Maple
Serviceberry
Shagbark Hickory
Redbud
Fringetree
Beech
Holly
Tulip Poplar
Tupelo
Virginia Pine
Swamp White Oak
Overcup Oak
Sugar and Spice Arborvitae

Sterling Elementary & Ramblewood TreeDay
2023-10-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Sterling Elementary, 9601 China Grove Church Road, Pineville, NC, 28134, United States
TreesCharlotte will be planting approximately 40 trees at Sterling Elementary School, 8 trees in the Ramblewood neighborhood, and hosting a TreeAdoption for Ramblewood community members. This has been made possible by our Treesilience sponsors: TIAA, Wells Fargo, Duke Energy, Truist, and the Arbor Day Foundation.
We’re looking for Treesilience sponsorship volunteers, general volunteers, and TreeMasters to help us with this planting! Click the registration button on the right or click here to sign up for this event.
Events are held rain or shine. Details of the event will be emailed to registered volunteers the week of the event.

Shamrock Gardens TreeDay
2023-11-10 10:00 - 12:00 | NC
Thanks to the generous support of our season sponsors, TreesCharlotte is excited to plant approximately 53 trees in common areas around the Shamrock Gardens apartments.

While we love our volunteers, this event is currently reserved for a corporate group; however, we are recruiting TreeMasters for this planting. If you’re a TreeMaster, click the button to the right to register.
Events are held rain or shine. Details of the event will be emailed to registered volunteers the week of the event.

McCrorey Heights Treesilience Day!
2023-11-18 10:00 - 12:00 | McCrorey Heights, 1801 Oaklawn Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28216, United States
Thanks to the generous support of our Treesilience sponsors, TreesCharlotte is pleased to partner with the McCrorey Heights neighborhood to plant trees in resident’s front yards and to host a TreeAdoption for additional trees to be planted by residents.
The morning will kickoff with refreshments for the volunteers and the community members. TreeMasters will conduct a “Right Tree, Right Place” seminar at 9 AM for community members to learn how to properly plant their trees and what to consider when choosing a location. A link to register for trees will be distributed by community leaders.
The morning continues with volunteers helping residents to plant trees in front yards throughout the neighborhood.
While we love our volunteers, this event is currently reserved for our Treesilience sponsors. Treesilience sponsors and TreeMasters can sign up for this event here.
Events are held rain or shine. Details of the event will be emailed to registered volunteers the week of the event.

Providence Presbyterian TreeDay
2023-12-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Providence Presbyterian, 10140 Providence Church Ln, Charlotte, NC, 28277, United States
Thanks to the generous support of our season sponsors, TreesCharlotte is excited to plant approximately 32 trees in common areas on the campus of Providence Presbyterian and to host a TreeAdoption for the congregation (link to register for trees will be shared with the church leadership).

While we love our volunteers, this event is currently reserved for a corporate group; however, we are recruiting TreeMasters to help manage the event. If you’re a TreeMaster, click the button to the right register to volunteer.
Events are held rain or shine. Details of the event will be emailed to registered volunteers the week of the event.

Eva Barber Park
2023-12-08 09:45 - 12:00 | Eva Barber Park, 3801 Gossett Ave, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
Thanks to the generous support of our season sponsors, TreesCharlotte is excited to plant approximately 20 trees in Eva Barber Park.

While we love our volunteers, this event is currently reserved for a corporate group; however, we are recruiting TreeMasters for this planting. If you’re a TreeMaster, click the button to the right register to volunteer.
Events are held rain or shine. Details of the event will be emailed to registered volunteers the week of the event.

Now Open to Citywide! East Zip Code TreeAdoption
2023-12-09 08:00 - 11:30 | City of Charlotte Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
TreesCharlotte is excited to open this TreeAdoption to ALL Charlotte residents!
We’ll have a mix of species, from small flowering to canopy building to evergreen screening. There’s something for everybody. Our zip code TreeAdoptions give priority to those living in targeted areas of the city. Those residents are invited to early registration on the Friday of the week before the adoption. If the TreeAdoption does not “sell-out” by the following Monday, November 6th, all residents of Charlotte will be invited to register beginning at 10am.
A link to register for trees will be added here on December 1.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
We are seeking TreeMasters to help manage the event. Click here to register to volunteer.
Here’s what you need to know:
Registration details

Registration is required and opens at 10:00 am Friday, December 1 (link will be posted above on 12/1) and closes when trees “sell out” or at 11:59 pm Wednesday, December 6.
This event is now open to all Charlotte zip codes. Each Charlotte can get up to 2 trees. While the registration form does not limit the total number of trees, households requesting more than 2 trees will be notified and removed.
All trees are required to be registered to the homeowner receiving those trees, with accurate contact information (including first name(s), last name(s), address, email address, and phone number). Correct contact information for each homeowner is required.
If you are registering for or picking up trees on behalf of a neighbor or friend, please provide the homeowner’s correct contact information and bring copy of their registration with you to the event.
While you will be able to pre-select your species, we cannot guarantee the variety or quantities that will be available on the day of the event. We will, however, make all efforts to sub in a comparable tree.
Resale of TreesCharlotte trees is prohibited and may result in being disallowed at future adoptions and TreesCharlotte events.
Planting of TreesCharlotte trees for profit is prohibited and may result in being disallowed at future adoptions and TreesCharlotte events.

Day of event details

All TreeAdoption attendees are required to go through a planting demonstration on the day of the TreeAdoption.
Allow for at least 45 minutes to receive your trees as everyone is required to go through a planting demonstration. Tree planting training is mandatory.
About the trees: The trees are in up to 7-gallon containers, measure up to 10 feet tall, and weigh about 10-15 pounds. The mulch weighs 25 pounds/bag.
TreesCharlotte will send a follow-up email with event details and planting and care instructions.

TreesCharlotte is a non-profit organization that relies on donations to be able to host events like this. Donations are greatly appreciated and help us give more trees to Charlotte residents. Click here to donate.
Below is a draft listing of species we hope to offer. We may add or remove species prior to the event. Quantities are limited. Register early to ensure the best selection.
Selections are final and once registered, cannot be changed. Be sure to research which tree will work best for your yard before registering.
Red Maple
Serviceberry
Japanese Yew
Dogwood
Cryptomeria
Crepe Myrtle
Tulip Poplar
Magnolia
Tupelo
Swamp White Oak
Overcup Oak
Redbud
Loblolly Pine
Bald Cypress
Hickory
Fringetree
