TreesCharlotte

Tree Mapping in the Ramblewood Neighborhood
2023-07-18 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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
