TreesCharlotte

TreeMaster Certification Course, Sept 2017
2017-09-07 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | City of Charlotte Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
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.
What do TreeMasters do?
TreeMasters attend this free 2 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.
Active TreeMasters are invited, twice a year to a private TreeStore where they can receive up to 2 free trees and an orange TreesCharlotte baseball cap.
What is the time commitment?
TreeMasters are asked to commit to volunteer at a minimum of 3 regularly scheduled tree planting events annually (each about 6 hours).
How do I become a TreeMaster?
You must be at least 18 years of age and register by completing the application found here.
TreeMaster Certification Course Registration

Stewardship at Cochrane Collegiate Academy
2017-09-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Cochrane Collegiate Academy, 6200 Starhaven Drive , Charlotte, NC, 28215, United States
TreesCharlotte is partnering with Carolinas HealthCare System to steward trees on the campus of Cochrane Collegiate Academy. Volunteers will mulch and stake trees that were planted on the campus in Spring, 2016.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 30 for this Stewardship event. Deadline to register is Sunday, September 3.
Events are held rain or shine. A modest rainfall actually provides ideal planting conditions.

Stewardship at Devonshire Elementary
2017-08-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Devonshire Elementary, 6500 Barrington Drive , Charlotte, NC, 28215, United States
TreesCharlotte is partnering with Carolinas HealthCare System to steward trees on the campus of Devonshire Elementary School. Volunteers will mulch and stake trees that were planted on the campus in Spring, 2016.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 30 for this Stewardship event. Deadline to register is Sunday, August 20.
Events are held rain or shine. A modest rainfall actually provides ideal planting conditions.

Stewardship at Lake Wylie Elementary
2017-08-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Lake Wylie Elementary School, 13620 Erwin Road, Charlotte, NC, 28273, United States
TreesCharlotte is partnering with Carolinas HealthCare System to steward trees on the campus of Lake Wylie Elementary School. Volunteers from CHS will mulch and stake trees that were planted on the campus in Fall, 2015.
We love our volunteers, however, general volunteers are not needed for this event. Please check the events calendar for other volunteer opportunities.
Sign-ups for this event are limited to TreeMasters. To learn more about the TreeMaster program, please click here. TreeMasters, please log in to complete the registration. Oops! We could not locate your form.

Cankerworm Tree Care Grant Pre-Application Workshop
2017-07-31 18:00 - 19:30, 2017-07-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Rd., Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
Neighborhood organizations can apply for up to $3,000 to assist with tree care in their community, including trees located on private properties and in common areas, reducing the impact of cankerworms and the emerald ash borer through banding and treatment. There is no income eligibility to receive a Tree Care Grant.​
This workshop will present:
•An overview of cankerworms and the emerald ash borer and the effects of their infestation
•How to prevent their population from increasing to an unmanageable level
•How to complete the online application and grant reporting through the Tree Care Grant Program
Neighborhoods interested in participating in the Tree Care Program must attend a pre-application workshop.

Stewardship Event at Winget Park Elem
2017-06-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Winget Park Elementary School, 12235 Winget Road, Charlotte, NC, 28278, United States
Volunteers will help steward trees on the campus of Winget Park Elementary where we have previously planted trees. We will be mulching, staking and placing tree guards on existing trees.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 25 for this Stewardship event.
Events are held rain or shine.
Deadline to register to volunteer is Friday, June 9.
Once registered, more detailed information will be emailed to you the week of the event.
TreeMasters, please note, Stewardship events involve more strenuous activity in helping distribute mulch around the campus prior to the start of the event.

NeighborWoods Application Deadline
2017-06-01 08:00 - 17:00
The NeighborWoods application deadline has been extended through June 1st!
Through the NeighborWoods program, TreesCharlotte, in partnership with Charlotte’s Housing and Neighborhood Services, works with neighborhood groups in Charlotte to plant trees, educate residents about proper tree care and maintenance, and replenish the urban tree canopy.
Successful NeighborWoods events involve strong participation by residents and are generally limited to communities in which at least 150 trees can be given away and planted.
Charlotte’s Neighborhood Matching Grant (NMG) eligible communities can receive trees at no cost.*
Neighborhoods needing trees but outside the NMG geography can participate in the NeighborWoods program through the Tree It Forward option. TreesCharlotte depends on corporate, individual and foundation donations – all our trees are purchased with donated funds. Tree It Forward neighborhoods are asked to contribute a portion of the costs of trees and the community event. See NeighborWoods for details.
The tree planting season runs from October to April each year. NeighborWoods applications for the Fall 2017 – Spring 2018 planting season are now being accepted through June 1st

A Voice for Trees Community Meeting
2017-05-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Main Library – Francis Auditorium, 310 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
Learn about Charlotte’s recently completed urban forest master plan, the insect that threatens our Ash trees, and how you can participate in protecting and growing our canopy with TreesCharlotte.
Deadline to register is Sunday, May 28.
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A Voice for Trees Community Meeting
2017-05-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC, 28210, United States
Learn about Charlotte’s recently completed urban forest master plan, the insect that threatens our Ash trees, and how you can participate in protecting and growing our canopy with TreesCharlotte.
Deadline to register is Monday, May 22.
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A Voice for Trees Community Meeting
2017-05-18 18:00 - 19:00
Learn about Charlotte’s recently completed urban forest master plan, the insect that threatens our Ash trees, and how you can participate in protecting and growing our canopy with TreesCharlotte.
Deadline to register is Monday, May 15.
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Highland Renaissance Academy TreeDay Event
2017-04-08 09:00 - 11:30 | Highland Renaissance Academy, 125 West Craighead Road, Charlotte, NC, 28206, United States
Thanks to the generous support of Crescent Communities, TreesCharlotte will be planting approximately 200 trees on the campus of Highland Renaissance Academy.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 100 for this TreeDay. Register early as our events “sell out” quickly.
Tree planting events are great for families and everyone is welcome. To ensure accurate active volunteer counts, please list all participants on the registration form, along with children’s ages. Children 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Events are held rain or shine. A modest rainfall actually provides ideal planting conditions.
Deadline to register is Sunday, April 2.
Once registered, more detailed information will be emailed to you the week of the event.
TreeMasters, if you would like to volunteer at this event, please click here.

Stewardship Event at Reid Park Academy
2017-04-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Reid Park Academy, 4108 W Tyvola Road, Charlotte, 28208, United States
Thank you to all the volunteers that have registered for this event. We have reached capacity and can no longer accept any volunteer registrations. Please visit our events calendar for other “open” events this spring.
TreesCharlotte is returning to the campus of Reid Park Academy to do routine maintenance on the trees planted in March, 2014. Volunteers will help with mulching and staking existing trees.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 30 for this Stewardship event. Deadline to register is Sunday, April 2.
Events are held rain or shine. A modest rainfall actually provides ideal planting conditions.

TreeMasters, if you’d like to register for this event, please click here.

Seedling Preparation event – April 4
2017-04-04 17:30 - 19:30 | 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, then attach a card to the bag.
Seedlings are bare root and very messy. Come prepared to get dirty.

Stonehaven NeighborWoods Event
2017-04-01 09:00 - 11:30
Thanks to Wells Fargo for their generous support of our NeighborWoods program. Our goal is to plant approximately 150 trees in common areas in the Stonehaven neighborhood.
Volunteers are needed to help plant trees in the common areas. To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 75 for this event. Register early as our events “sell out” quickly.
Tree planting events are great for families and everyone is welcome. To ensure accurate active volunteer counts, please list all participants on the registration form, along with children’s ages. Children 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. TreeMasters will demonstrate proper techniques for tree planting and will be with volunteers throughout the morning.
Events are held rain or shine. A modest rainfall actually provides ideal planting conditions.
TreeMasters, if you would like to volunteer at this event, please click here.

Briarwood Park TreeDay Event
2017-03-31 12:30 - 16:00 | Briarwood Elementary, 1001 Wilann Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28215, United States
TreesCharlotte is partnering with Duke Energy to plant trees at Briarwood Park. Volunteers from Duke Energy will be helping to plant approximately 75 trees.
We love our volunteers, however, general volunteers are not needed for this event. Please check the events calendar for other volunteer opportunities.
TreeMasters, if you would like to volunteer at this event, please click here.

Briarwood Elementary TreeDay Event
2017-03-31 12:30 - 16:00 | Briarwood Elementary, 1001 Wilann Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28215, United States
TreesCharlotte is partnering with Carolinas HealthCare System and Global Endowment Management to plant trees on the campus of Briarwood Elementary and neighboring park. Volunteers from Carolinas HealthCare System and Global Endowment Management will be helping to plant approximately 100 trees.
We love our volunteers, however, general volunteers are not needed for this event. Please check the events calendar for other volunteer opportunities.
TreeMasters, if you would like to volunteer at this event, please click here.

Seedling Preparation event - March 28
2017-03-28 17:30 - 19:30 | City of Charlotte Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States

Stewardship Event at Ranson Middle School
2017-03-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Ranson IB Middle School, 5850 Statesville Road, Charlotte, NC, 28269, United States
Thank you to all the volunteers that have registered for this event. We have reached capacity and can no longer accept any volunteer registrations. Please visit our events calendar for other “open” events this spring.
TreesCharlotte is returning to the campus of Ranson Middle School to do routine maintenance on the trees planted in October, 2014. Volunteers will help with mulching and staking existing trees.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 30 for this Stewardship event. Deadline to register is Sunday, March 19.
Events are held rain or shine. A modest rainfall actually provides ideal planting conditions.

Stewardship Event at Waddell Language Academy
2017-03-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Waddell High School, 7030 Nations Ford Road, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States
TreesCharlotte is partnering with Carolinas HealthCare System to steward trees on the campus of Waddell Language Academy. Volunteers will mulch and stake trees that were planted on the campus in Fall, 2013.
We love our volunteers, however, general volunteers are not needed for this event. Please check the events calendar for other volunteer opportunities.
TreeMasters, if you would like to volunteer at this event, please click here.

End of Season City-Wide TreeStore
2017-03-18 09:00 - 11:00 | City of Charlotte Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
This is a Rain or Shine event.
Are you a resident of Charlotte? Do you need some trees for your yard? TreesCharlotte is hosting a free TreeStore. Each Charlotte household is eligible for up to two free trees. Proof of Charlotte residency (such as a driver’s license, utility bill, etc.) as well as a valid email address must be provided in order to participate. One of the missions of TreesCharlotte is to help the City of Charlotte and City Council reach their goal of 50% tree canopy by 2050. We therefore limit our efforts to expand the canopy within city limits and limit participation to Charlotte residents.
At the TreeStore, you will be trained on how to properly plant and care for your tree(s). Tree training is mandatory. You will then be asked to complete and sign a Stewardship Pledge Form with your home and email address (mandatory) and declare your pledge to take care of the tree(s) we provide.
We cannot guarantee species type or quantities. Trees are 6-10′ tall, and will not be reserved or transported.
This is a first come, first served event as quantities are limited.

NC Arbor Day Celebrations throughout Charlotte
2017-03-17
TreesCharlotte is celebrating North Carolina’s Arbor Day by partnering with the Charlotte Tree Advisory Commission and CMS to host a tree festival at Briarwood Elementary.
We love our volunteers; however, we do not need volunteers for this event.
If you are a TreeMaster and would like to volunteer, please click here to register.
Learn about the TreeMaster program.

Southview Park TreeDay
2017-03-16 09:00 - 11:30
With generous support from Charlotte Country Day School, TreesCharlotte will be planting trees on the Southview Park campus. Volunteers from the school will be helping to plant approximately 150 trees.
We love our volunteers, however, general volunteers are not needed for this event. Please check the events calendar for other volunteer opportunities.
TreeMasters, if you would like to volunteer at this event, please click here.

Stewardship Event at W.G. Byers School
2017-03-13 10:00 - 12:00 | W G Byers, 1415 Hamilton St, Charlotte, 28206
TreesCharlotte is partnering with Carolinas HealthCare System to steward trees on the campus of Walter G. Byers School. Volunteers will mulch and stake trees that were planted on the campus in April, 2014.
We love our volunteers, however, general volunteers are not needed for this event. Please check the events calendar for other volunteer opportunities.
TreeMasters, if you would like to volunteer at this event, please click here.

Maplewoods and Hucks Landing NeighborWoods Event
2017-03-11 10:00 - 11:00
This event has been reschedule from January 28 to March 11.
TreesCharlotte is pleased to partner with the Maplewoods and Hucks Landing communities for a Tree-It-Forward NeighborWoods event. Our goal is to distribute approximately 150 trees to the residents of these two communities.
Tree It Forward neighborhood participants contribute a portion of the cost of the trees and the event. Their contribution helps to offset these expenses.
Residents are invited to come out, learn about trees and take a few home to plant. TreeMasters will be on hand to demonstrate proper techniques for planting and maintaining trees. If you are a resident of Maplewoods or Hucks Landing and would like to sign up for trees, please click here or click the “Get Trees” button at the top of the page. Deadline to register for trees is Friday, March 3.

TreeMasters, if you would like to volunteer at this event, please click here.

Avensong NeighborWoods Event
2017-03-11 09:00 - 11:00
Thanks to Wells Fargo for their generous support of our NeighborWoods program. Our goal is to give away approximately 150 trees to residents of the Avensong neighborhood.
Residents are invited to come out, learn about trees and take a few home to plant. TreeMasters will be on hand to demonstrate proper techniques for planting and maintaining trees.
If you are a resident of Avensong and would like to sign up for trees, please click here or the “Get Trees” button at the top of the page. Deadline to register for trees is Friday, March 3.

TreeMasters, if you would like to volunteer at this event, please click here.

Robert F. Kennedy Middle School Mini TreeDay
2017-03-10 08:30 - 11:00 | Kennedy Middle School, 4000 Gallant Lane, Charlotte, NC, 28273, United States
TreesCharlotte will be planting approximately 20 trees on the campus of Robert F. Kennedy Middle School.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 10 for this TreeDay.
Events are held rain or shine. A modest rainfall actually provides ideal planting conditions.
Deadline to register is Monday, March 6.
Once registered, more detailed information will be emailed to you the week of the event.

NeighborWoods Pre-Application Workshop - March 9, 2017
2017-03-09 12:00 - 13:00
Through the NeighborWoods program, TreesCharlotte, in partnership with Charlotte’s Housing and Neighborhood Services, works with neighborhood groups in Charlotte to plant trees, educate residents about proper tree care and maintenance, and replensih the urban tree canopy.
Successful NeighborWoods events involve strong participation by residents and are generally limited to communities in which at least 150 trees can be given away and planted.
Charlotte’s Neighborhood Matching Grant (NMG) eligible communities can receive trees at no cost.*
Neighborhoods needing trees but outside the NMG geography can participate in the NeighborWoods program through the Tree It Forward option. TreesCharlotte depends on corporate, individual and foundation donations – all our trees are purchased with donated funds. Tree It Forward neighborhoods are asked to contribute a portion of the costs of trees and the community event. See NeighborWoods for details.
The tree planting season runs from October to April each year. NeighborWoods applications for the Fall 2017 – Spring 2018 planting season are now being accepted. Participation in one Pre-Application Workshop is required.
Upcoming Workshops:

Monday, January 23, 6:00-7:00 pm – Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road
Thursday, February 2, 6:00-7:00 pm – Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road
Wednesday, February 15, noon-1:00 pm – Old City Hall, 600 East Trade Street
Thursday, March 9, noon-1:00 pm – Old City Hall, 600 East Trade Street

Free parking is available at the workshop locations indicated. Additional workshops may be requested by calling 704-309-9441 or emailing chuck@treescharlotte.org. Learn more about NeighborWoods and how to apply here.
*Check your eligibility for free trees in your community here.
Enter your address or parcel ID number, and your eligibility will be shown in the information bubble.

Cameron Wood NeighborWoods Event
2017-03-04 08:30 - 12:00
Our goal is to give away approximately 150 trees to residents of the Cameron Wood neighborhood and plant trees in their common area. The tree give away portion of the event will be held from 8:30-10:00am while the volunteer/common area planting will take place from 10:00am-noon.
Volunteers
Thank you to all the volunteers and TreeMasters that have registered to help out. We have reached capacity for this event. Please visit our events calendar for other open volunteer opportunities.
We are seeking volunteers to help plant the common areas and are asked to arrive by 10:00am. To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 30 for this event. Register early as our events “sell out” quickly.
Tree planting events are great for families and everyone is welcome. To ensure accurate active volunteer counts, please list all participants on the registration form, along with children’s ages. Children 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Events are held rain or shine. A modest rainfall actually provides ideal planting conditions.
Deadline to register to volunteer is Sunday, February 26.
Residents
Residents are invited to come out, learn about trees and take a few home to plant. The tree give away portion starts at 8:30am. TreeMasters will be on hand to demonstrate proper techniques for planting and maintaining trees. If you are a resident of Cameron Wood and would like to sign up for trees, please click here or the “Get Trees” button at the top of the page. Deadline to register for trees is Friday, February 24.
We cannot guarantee species type or quantities. Trees are 6-10′ tall, and will not be reserved or transported. This is a first come, first served event.

Winding Springs Elementary TreeDay Event
2017-02-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Winding Springs Elementary, 6601 Horace Mann Road, Charlotte, NC, 28269, United States
With generous support from District Rotary, TreesCharlotte will be planting approximately 200 trees on the campus of Winding Springs Elementary.
Children activities will be provided between 9:00 and 10:00 am by our community partner, NC Wildlife Federation.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 175 for this TreeDay. Register early as our events “sell out” quickly.
Tree planting events are great for families and everyone is welcome. To ensure accurate active volunteer counts, please list all participants on the registration form, along with children’s ages. Children 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Events are held rain or shine. A modest rainfall actually provides ideal planting conditions.
Deadline to register is Sunday, February 19.
Once registered, more detailed information will be emailed to you the week of the event.
