TreesCharlotte

West Charlotte High School TreeDay and TreeStore
2013-11-09 08:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
TreesCharlotte has planned a TreeDay on the campus of West Charlotte High School as well as a TreeStore for the surrounding community.
Tree planting events are held rain or shine. A modest rainfall actually provides ideal planting conditions. For this event, the minimum age requirement for volunteers is 12. Ages 12 to 16 need to be accompanied by an adult.
Pre-registration for this event has ended. However, feel free to join us by checking in at the “Day of Registration” table at the event.
Check out photos from the planting.

Waddell Language Academy TreeDay
2013-11-01 12:30 - 16:00
TreesCharlotte is partnering with volunteers from Carolinas HealthCare System to plant over 500 trees on the campus of EE Waddell Language Academy. Parents and students of the school are invited to join us for an afternoon of planting and beautifying the campus.
Tree planting events are held rain or shine. A modest rainfall actually provides ideal planting conditions. For this event, minimum age requirement for volunteers is 10. Ages 10 to 16 need to be accompanied by an adult.
Pre-registration for this event has ended. However, feel free to join us by checking in at the “Day of Registration” table at the event.
Check out photos from the planting.

Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center & Stewart Creek Greenway
2013-10-25
TreesCharlotte is partnering with volunteers from Foundation For The Carolinas to plant trees around the Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center and on the Stewart Creek Greenway. Additional volunteers are not needed for this event.
Check out photos from the planting.

McIntyre Community NeighborWoods Event
2013-10-19 08:30 - 12:00
Our goal is to plant 500 trees in the McIntyre Neighborhood in north Charlotte. Volunteers and residents will meet at the community pool.
Volunteers are asked to bring work gloves and to wear long sleeve shirts, pants, and closed toed shoes appropriate for digging. Keep in mind you will get dirty and the day may be chilly and wet. Tools (shovels and pick axes) will be available to borrow. Water and lunch will be provided. Bring a snack if you think you might need it.
NeighborWoods tree planting events are held rain or shine. A modest rainfall actually provides ideal planting conditions.
Kindly rsvp below, if you are interested in volunteering to help plant trees during the McIntyre NeighborWoods event.
Deadline to register is Tuesday, October 15, 2013.
Check out photos from the planting.

Tree Planting at Thomasboro Academy
2013-10-18 09:00 - 12:00
Tree planting with 450 elementary school students at Thomasboro Academy.

Cherry Neighborhood TreeStore
2013-10-12 09:00 - 11:00
TreesCharlotte is headed to the Cherry neighborhood with a truck full of trees. Tree experts will be on hand to demonstrate proper techniques for planting and maintaining trees.

TreeMaster Certification Course
2013-10-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2013-09-26 14:00 - 16:00
What is a TreeMaster?
A TreeMaster is a volunteer who has received training on volunteer management, proper planting techniques and care and maintenance of trees. TreeMasters serve as volunteer leaders and are vital to the success of NeighborWoods planting events throughout Charlotte, including TreeDays and TreeStores.
What do TreeMasters do?
TreeMasters attend this free 2 hour workshop which features indoor and outdoor instruction, presentations, and hands-on demonstrations. Training is suited for all levels of arboriculture knowledge. Upon completion of the certification course, graduates will be provided opportunities to put their knowledge into action by serving as volunteer leaders at planting events. The TreesCharlotte planting season runs from October to roughly April 15.
Benefits of becoming a TreeMaster.
TreeMasters receive a TreesCharlotte baseball cap and a tree at each event at which they volunteer.
What is the time commitment?
TreeMasters are asked to commit to volunteer at a minimum of 3 regularly scheduled tree planting events (each about 4 hours) annually for 2 years.
How do I become a TreeMaster?
You must be at least 18 years of age and register by clicking the rsvp button below.

Berewick Elementary School Reforestation
2013-04-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Berewick Elementary School, NC, United States
Come volunteer with TreesCharlotte and help bring natural beauty to Berewick Elementary School!

TreeDavidson Planting
2013-04-20 13:00 - 18:00
Kick off of TreeDavidson with a community planting event in Davidson, NC!

Elizabeth Neighborhood 8-K Race Benefit
2013-04-20 08:00 - 12:00
The 2013 Elizabeth 8K Road Race, presented by Presbyterian Orthopaedic Hospital, Harris Teeter and Hawthorne’s NY Pizza and Bar, will take place on April 20, 2013. This is the 27th annual edition, making it the oldest 8K race in Charlotte. Participants enjoy technical t-shirts (while supplies last), post-race refreshments and beer, live music from School of Rock, and even our very own Elvis!
Proceeds benefit the beautification of the Historic Elizabeth Neighborhood and the replenishing of Elizabeth’s tree canopy.
Register Online.

Historic Rosedale Planting
2013-04-13 08:00 - 16:00
We’ll be planting trees in Historic Rosedale. Get ready for an exciting day of beautifying.
