TreesCharlotte

NeighborWoods Pre-Application Workshop
2014-03-05 17:30 - 18:30, 2014-02-13 17:30 - 18:30, 2014-02-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2014-01-22 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
Learn about TreesCharlotte and how your neighborhood can apply for a tree planting event. The Pre-Application Workshop will walk you through the application process.
More information can be found here.

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
2014-02-22 08:30 - 12:00
TreesCharlotte is partnering with the District Rotary to plant over 400 trees on the MLK Middle School campus.
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.
Registration for this event has closed.
Check out photos from the planting.

TreeMaster Certification Course
2014-01-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Catawba Lands Conservancy, 105 W. Morehead Street, CHARLOTTE, 28202
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 1 1/2 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).
How do I become a TreeMaster?
You must be at least 18 years of age and register by clicking the rsvp button below.

TreeMaster Certification Course
2014-01-15 15:00 - 16:30

Bristol Farms NeighborWoods Event
2013-12-07 08:30 - 12:00
In conjuction with our event in the Brawley Farms Neighborhood, we will also be planting trees in neighboring Bristol Farms. Trees will be planted by residents and volunteers throughout the neighborhood and along the entrance to Bristol Farms.
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.
Check out photos from the planting.

Brawley Farms NeighborWoods Event
2013-12-07 08:30 - 12:00
Our goal is to plant 200 trees in the Brawley Farms and Bristol Farms Neighborhoods in East Charlotte. Trees will be planted by residents and volunteers throughout the neighborhood and in public areas.
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 register below if you are interested in volunteering to help plant trees during the Brawley Farms / Bristol Farms NeighborWoods event.
Click here to register to volunteer.
Deadline to register is Monday, December 2, 2013.
Check out photos from the planting.

6th Annual Creek ReLeaf Tree Planting
2013-11-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Irwin Creek at Whitehurst Road, Whitehurst Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States
This year Creek ReLeaf will be on November 23rd from 9 to noon in Charlotte, along Irwin Creek at Whitehurst Road. We will plant 1,800 trees to create a natural forest habitat that will help protect the creek from damaging storm water runoff. Lunch will be provided following the planting and we will also raffle off some great prizes.
To plant 1,800 trees we will need at least 400 volunteers. Please register at www.creekreleaf.com if you are able to participate. Please also encourage your friends and colleagues to register as well. Families and kids are welcome.
We hope you realize how important your support is to our tree planting effort. Last year 500 of you came out and planted 1,800 trees, bringing the total number of Creek ReLeaf trees planted to over 12,000. Without your support this would not be possible.
Creek ReLeaf is a collaborative effort of the Charlotte Public Tree Fund, Sierra Club, Central Piedmont Community College and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Stormwater Services. Funding this year is provided by the 704 Group and the City of Charlotte.

Oak Valley
2013-11-15 12:30 - 16:00
TreesCharlotte is partnering with volunteers from LandDesign and the Charlotte Housing Authority to plant 50 trees in the Oak Valley campus.
Tree planting events are held rain or shine. A modest rainfall actually provides ideal planting conditions.

Additional volunteers are invited to participate.
Click here to register.
Check out photos from the planting.

West Charlotte High School TreeDay and TreeStore
2013-11-09 08:30 - 12:00
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.
