TreesCharlotte

Stewardship at Lake Wylie Elementary April 2018
2018-04-25 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Lake Wylie Elementary School, 13620 Erwin Road, Charlotte, NC, 28273, United States
For this Workday Wednesday, TreesCharlotte is returning to the campus of Lake Wylie Elementary to steward the trees planted in Fall, 2015. TreesCharlotte periodically returns to school campuses to ensure that the trees we previously planted continue to thrive. Stewardship events are vital to our mission of expanding Charlotte’s tree canopy.
Volunteers will help mulch and stake approximately 200 trees around the campus.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 15 for this Stewardship event. Deadline to register is Sunday, April 22.
Events are held rain or shine.

Stewardship at Highland Mill Montessori 2018
2018-04-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Highland Mill Montessori, 3010 North McDowell Street, Charlotte, NC, 28205, United States
For this Workday Wednesday, TreesCharlotte is partnering with Wells Fargo and returning to the campus of Highland Mill Montessori to steward the trees planted in Spring, 2015. TreesCharlotte periodically returns to school campuses to ensure that the trees we previously planted continue to thrive. Stewardship events are vital to our mission of expanding Charlotte’s tree canopy.
Volunteers will help mulch and stake approximately 60 trees around the campus. Events are held rain or shine.
We love our volunteers, however, general volunteers are not needed for this event. Check the events calendar for other volunteer opportunities.
TreeMasters are needed for this event. To learn more about the TreeMaster program, please click here. TreeMasters, please log in to complete the registration.

Color The Canopy Opening Party
2018-04-20 18:00 - 20:00
TreesCharlotte is excited to announce a unique fundraiser to protect and grow Charlotte’s beloved tree canopy: The sale of 27 original Paul Simon paintings, with all proceeds benefitting the non-profit. Paul’s paintings feature landscapes, flowers and some particularly festive roosters.
Enjoy a glass of wine and see all of the paintings on display at Paul Simon Men’s Store on Friday, April 20, from 6-8 p.m.
Money raised from Color the Canopy will go toward tree plantings, stewardship and educational programs. As Charlotte’s tree canopy feels stresses from age and development, TreesCharlotte engages community volunteers to plant thousands of trees each year at schools, parks and neighborhoods. Since its start six years ago, TreesCharlotte has planted more than 25,000 trees with 13,000-plus volunteers.
Register Here.

Stewardship at Thomasboro Academy 2018
2018-04-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Thomasboro Academy, 538 Bradford Drive, Charlotte, 28202
For this Workday Wednesday, TreesCharlotte is returning to the campus of Thomasboro Academy to steward the trees planted in Spring, 2014. TreesCharlotte periodically returns to school campuses to ensure that the trees we previously planted continue to thrive. Stewardship events are vital to our mission of expanding Charlotte’s tree canopy.
Volunteers will help mulch and stake approximately 250 trees around the campus.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 20 for this Stewardship event.
Deadline to register is Sunday, April 15.
Events are held rain or shine.

Stewardship at Marie G. Davis 2018
2018-04-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Marie G. Davis, 3351 Griffith Street, Charlotte, 28203, United States
For this Workday Wednesday, TreesCharlotte is returning to the campus of Marie G. Davis to steward the trees planted in Fall, 2012. TreesCharlotte periodically returns to school campuses to ensure that the trees we previously planted continue to thrive. Stewardship events are vital to our mission of expanding Charlotte’s tree canopy.
Volunteers will help mulch and stake approximately 60 trees around the campus.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 15 for this Stewardship event. Deadline to register is Sunday, April 8.
Events are held rain or shine.

Seedling Preparation event - April 2018
2018-04-10 17:00 - 18:30 | 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. This is a drop-in event, any time you have to lend is appreciated.
Seedlings are bare root and very messy. Come prepared to get dirty.

Paw Creek Elementary TreeDay Event
2018-03-24 09:00 - 11:30 | Paw Creek Elementary, 1300 Cathey Road, Charlotte, NC, 28214, United States
Excitement for this event has been Tree-mendous. To ensure a fun and safe event for our volunteers, we have reached maximum capacity. Please visit the events calendar for additional opportunities.
TreesCharlotte will be planting approximately 170 trees on the campus of Paw Creek Elementary.
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.
Children activities will be provided between 9:00 and 10:00am by our community partner, NC Wildlife Federation.
TreesCharlotte is exited to partner with CupLux Coffee to provide our volunteers with delicious, hand crafted coffee at our events.
Events are held rain or shine. A modest rainfall actually provides ideal planting conditions.
Deadline to register is Sunday, March 18.
Once registered, more detailed information will be emailed to you the week of the event.
We are looking for a few more TreeMasters to help out. Please login to register.

32nd Annual Elizabeth 8k Road Race
2018-03-24 07:00 - 11:00 | Hawthorne Recreation Center Independence Park, 345 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC, 28204, United States
The Elizabeth 8K Road Race is Charlotte’s oldest road race and features a new USATF-certified course (certificate #tbd), providing runners with a fantastic tour of the scenic residential and commercial streets of the Elizabeth neighborhood. In addition to the 8K, there is also a 1.5M run/walk and the Liz Kids’ Fun Run for the youngest runners.
The event begins and ends near Independence Park Recreation Center at Independence Park (345 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte NC, 28204). Participants that register by March 9 will enjoy Elizabeth 8K racing shirts. Proceeds benefit the beautification of the Historic Elizabeth Neighborhood and the replenishing of both Charlotte and Elizabeth’s tree canopies.
For more information or to register for the event, please visit www.elizabeth8k.com.
TreesCharlotte will host a small TreeStore after the race, giving away 7 gallon sized, 6-10′ tall trees to the residents of Elizabeth. We cannot guarantee species type or quantities. 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. Trees are available on a first come, first served basis as quantities are limited.
Thanks for you interest in volunteering, we have enough TreeMasters for this event.

Stewardship at Community House Middle 2018
2018-03-17 09:00 - 11:30 | Community House School, 9500 Community House Road, Charlotte, NC, 28277, United States
TreesCharlotte is partnering with District Rotary and returning to the campus of Community House Middle School to do routine maintenance on the trees planted in Spring, 2015. Volunteers will help mulch and stake existing trees as well as plant a few.
We love our volunteers, however this event is reserved for Rotary members. Please visit our events calendar for other volunteer opportunities.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of rotary volunteers to 100 for this Stewardship event. Deadline to register is Sunday, March 11.
Events are held rain or shine.
TreeMasters, we’ve had such a great response and now have plenty of TreeMasters for this event. Registration is now limited to Rotary volunteers only.

TreesCharlotte fundraiser at Legion Brewing
2018-03-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Legion Brewing, 1906 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28205, United States
Here’s a triple treat: Running, craft beer and TreesCharlotte! Legion Brewing and the Elizabeth 8k are hosting a fundraiser just for TreesCharlotte. For every pint purchased from the brewery’s Adventure Tap, $1 goes to TreesCharlotte.
While the Adventure Tap will benefit TreesCharlotte for the entire month of March (so go to Legion all month and pick the beer behind the Adventure Tap label!), tonight we’ll blow it out with drawings for cool swag from TreesCharlotte, Elizabeth 8K and Legion. Throughout the evening, we’ll have a full agenda if you want to do more than sip great beer: The Legiondary Run Club takes off for a 4.4-mile run around Plaza Midwood (burn those beer carbs) at 6:30 p.m. and Music Bingo kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Plus, there just might be a Rooty sighting!
In addition, you’ll be able to register for the Elizabeth 8K, a beautiful race on March 24 that winds through historic Elizabeth. A big thank you to the Elizabeth 8K for picking TreesCharlotte as a beneficiary.

Made in the Shade: Free Tree Giveaway!
2018-03-15 11:30 - 13:00 | City of Charlotte Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
Did you miss the Arbor Week Kick-off City-wide TreeStore this past Saturday? No problem. We have a few trees left, so we’ve decided to hold a “Made in the Shade” TreeStore this Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. All of our available trees promise to provide beautiful, cool shade as they mature! Here’s what we have on our lot here at TreesCharlotte headquarters:
Willow Oak – 12 qty
Winged Elm – 1 qty
Shumard Oak – 20 qty
Chestnut Oak – 2 qty
American Beech – 6 qty
Black Gum – 1 qty
Bosque Elm – 1 qty
Brandywine Red Maple – 20 qty
Everclear Elm – 5 qty
Leyland Cypress – 1 qty
Loblolly Pine – 17 qty
Long Leaf Pine – 33 qty
Swamp White Oak – 15 qty
Sweetbay Magnolia – 5 qty
Water Oak – 8 qty
Yellowwood – 1 qty
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. No pre-registration is required. 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.
Trees are 6-10′ tall in 7-gallon containers, and will not be reserved or transported.
This is a first come, first served event as quantities are limited.

Thomas McAlister Winget Park TreeDay Event
2018-03-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Thomas McAlister Winget Park, 12025 Winget Road, Charlotte, NC, 28278, United States
As part of our Arbor Week celebration, TreesCharlotte will be planting approximately 30 trees in Winget Park.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 15 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, March 11.
Once registered, more detailed information will be emailed to you the week of the event.

TreeAmbassador Workshop, March 2018
2018-03-13 18:30 - 19:30 | City of Charlotte Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
What is a TreeAmbassador?
A TreeAmbassador is a volunteer who is enthusiastic about TreesCharlotte and can deliver a positive and clear message about our mission. TreeAmbassadors represent TreesCharlotte at various outreach events. Candidates should be comfortable both talking to an audience and listening to their comments and concerns. It will be your job to help educate the public about our beautiful canopy, the risks facing it and how everybody can help protect it.
What do TreeAmbassadors do?
Candidates attend a 1-hour workshop where they will learn key talking points about TreesCharlotte and how to prepare for an outreach event. As public-facing opportunities arise, we will equip you with an event box complete with key facts, fun stuff to give away, important literature and whatever else is required!
What is the time commitment?
TreeAmbassadors are asked to volunteer at a minimum of 3 outreach events annually (each about 3 hours).
How do I become a TreeAmbassador?
You must be at least 18 years of age and register by completing the application found here.

NeighborWoods Pre-Application Workshop – March 13, 2018
2018-03-13 18:00 - 19:00 | City of Charlotte Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
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.
Learn more about NeighborWoods and how to apply here.
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. 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 2018 – Spring 2019 planting season are now being accepted. Participation in one Pre-Application Workshop is required.
Click Here to Attend A Pre-Application Meeting.
Upcoming Workshops: (free parking is available at all locations)

Tuesday, March 13, 6:00-7:00 pm – Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road
Additional workshops may be requested by calling 704-574-9080 or emailing jen@treescharlotte.org.

*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.

TreesCharlotte Talk: Charlotte's Grand History of Trees
2018-03-12 10:00 - 11:30
As part of our weeklong celebration of Arbor Day, City of Charlotte arborists and TreesCharlotte staff will talk about Charlotte’s grand history with trees, sharing stories from the early days of some of its most treasured neighborhoods to our innovative approaches to preserving the canopy today.
Fruit, pastries and coffee provided courtesy of host SouthMinister. The talk begins at 10 a.m., doors open at 9:30 a.m.
(No volunteers are needed for this event)

Arbor Week Kick-off City-Wide TreeStore
2018-03-10 09:00 - 11:00 | City of Charlotte Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
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, come in 7-gallon containers, and will not be reserved or transported.
This is a first come, first served event as quantities are limited.
TreesCharlotte is a non-profit organization that relies on donations to be able to host events like this. A suggested donation of $5 per tree is greatly appreciated and would help us to give more trees to Charlotte residents.
Below is a tentative list of trees that we plan to have at the TreeStore; however, there is no guarantee these specific trees will be available.
American Beech
Black Gum
Carolina Hornbeam
Cherry
Chokecherry
Crape Myrtle
Dogwood
Elm
Fringetree
Gingko
Magnolia
Oak
Paw Paw
Persimmon
Pine
Red Cedar
Red Maple
Redbud
River Birch
Tulip polar
Witch Hazel
TreeMasters and a few volunteers are needed to help move and distribute trees and mulch to participants. Please complete the form below to register to volunteer. Deadline to register is Sunday, March 4. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us, however, we have plenty of help and the event is now full.

This event is held in collaboration with Tree for a Key, an initiative sponsored by Crescent Communities. The Tree for a Key program donates trees to local Charlotte residential developments in exchange for each home leased at a Novel apartment community or sold by Fielding Homes. Tree for a Key will be providing volunteer support for this TreeStore and plans to have a tent with coffee and donuts on location!

NeighborWoods Pre-Application Workshop – March 6, 2018
2018-03-06 18:00 - 19:00

MonroeScape NeighborWoods Event
2018-03-03 09:00 - 10:30
Our goal is to give away approximately 150 trees to residents of the Burtonwood, East Forest, McClintock Woods, Oakhurst, and Woodberry Forest neighborhoods, as well as the congregation of East Baptist Church, collectively known as MonroeScape. The location of the event is yet to be determined and will be updated once it has been confirmed.
Residents of the MonroeScape area are invited to come out, learn about trees and take a few home to plant. At the event, 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.
If you are a resident of Burtonwood, East Forest, McClintock Woods, Oakhurst, or Woodberry Forest or a Charlotte resident member of East Baptist Church 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 23.
A few volunteers are needed to help plant trees around the church grounds. Space is limited to 10 volunteers. TreeMasters, please scroll to the bottom to register as a TreeMaster.
TreeMaster Registration

Seedling Prep and Gardening with the Toyota Green Initiative
2018-03-01 14:00 - 17:00 | Johnson C. Smith University, 608 North Summit Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28216, United States
As a part of the CIAA Tournament, TreesCharlotte is pleased to partner with the Toyota Green Initiative in the promotion of sustainability in African-American communities. Make a change by donating time to revitalize the Johnson C. Smith University Sustainability Village Garden with gardening activities and tree seedling preparation.
In addition to gardening activities, 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 ten years or older.
Volunteers will soak seedlings in water, wrap them in newspaper, and place them in a bag. Seedlings are bare root and very messy. Come prepared to get dirty.
Participants will receive a t-shirt and lunch. Volunteers are asked to register here.

Regional TreeStore - Steele Creek
2018-02-24 10:00 - 11:30
TreesCharlotte is bringing its City-wide TreeStore to Steele Creek. Are you a resident of Charlotte? Do you need some trees for your yard? 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.
TreesCharlotte is a non-profit organization that relies on donations to be able to host events like this. A suggested donation of $5 per tree is greatly appreciated and would help us to give more trees to Charlotte residents.
We cannot guarantee species type or quantities. Trees are in 7-gallon containers, range from 6-10′ tall, and will not be reserved or transported.
This is a first come, first served event as quantities are limited.
TreeMasters are needed to help move and distribute trees and mulch to participants.

Steele Chase NeighborWoods Event
2018-02-24 08:30 - 09:30
Thanks to the generous support of Wells Fargo, our goal is to give away approximately 150 trees to residents in the Steele Chase neighborhood. The location of the event is yet to be determined and will be updated once it has been confirmed.
Residents of Steele Chase are invited to come out, learn about trees and take a few home to plant. At the event, 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.
If you are a resident of the Prosperity Village area Steele Chase neighborhood 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 16.
Our community partner, NC Wildlife Federation will be on hand with fun, interactive children activities between 8:30 and 9:30am.

NeighborWoods Pre-Application Workshop - February 15, 2018
2018-02-15 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 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.
Learn more about NeighborWoods and how to apply here.
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. 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 2018 – Spring 2019 planting season are now being accepted. Participation in one Pre-Application Workshop is required.
Click Here to Attend A Pre-Application Meeting.
Upcoming Workshops: (free parking is available at all locations)

Thursday, February 15, noon-1:00 pm – Old City Hall, 600 East Trade Street
Tuesday, March 13, 6:00-7:00 pm – Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road
Additional workshops may be requested by calling 704-574-9080 or emailing jen@treescharlotte.org.

*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.

Stewardship at Croft Community School
2018-02-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Croft Community School, 911 Hucks Road, Charlotte, NC, 28269, United States
For this Workday Wednesday, TreesCharlotte is returning to the campus of Croft Community School to do routine maintenance on the trees planted in Fall, 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 20 for this Stewardship event. Deadline to register is Sunday, February 11.
Events are held rain or shine.

Regional TreeStore - East Charlotte
2018-02-10 09:00 - 10:30
TreesCharlotte is bringing its City-wide TreeStore to East Charlotte at the old Eastland Mall site. Are you a resident of Charlotte? Do you need some trees for your yard? 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.
Volunteers and TreeMasters are needed to help move and distribute trees and mulch to participants.

Little Sugar Creek Greenway TreeDay Event
2018-02-03 09:00 - 11:30
TreesCharlotte will be planting approximately 100 trees along Little Sugar Creek. Event headquarters to be determined and will be posted once confirmed.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 50 for this TreeDay. Register early as our events “sell out” quickly. Only 5 spots remain.

Please note, we will be planting along the greenway. Volunteers must be able to walk some distance from their cars to the actual planting site.

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.
TreesCharlotte is exited to partner with CupLux Coffee to provide our volunteers with delicious, hand crafted coffee at our events.
Events are held rain or shine. A modest rainfall actually provides ideal planting conditions.
Deadline to register is Sunday, January 28.
Once registered, more detailed information will be emailed to you the week of the event.

NeighborWoods Pre-Application Workshop - February 1, 2018
2018-02-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Kennedy Middle School, 4000 Gallant Lane, Charlotte, NC, 28273, United States
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.
Learn more about NeighborWoods and how to apply here.
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. 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 2018 – Spring 2019 planting season are now being accepted. Participation in one Pre-Application Workshop is required.
Upcoming Workshops: (free parking is available at all locations)

Thursday, February 1, 6:00-7:00 pm – Kennedy Middle School, 4000 Gallant Lane
Thursday, February 15, noon-1:00 pm – Old City Hall, 600 East Trade Street
Tuesday, March 13, 6:00-7:00 pm – Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road
Additional workshops may be requested by calling 704-574-9080 or emailing jen@treescharlotte.org.

*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.

Stewardship at West Charlotte High School 2018
2018-01-31 10:00 - 11:30 | West Charlotte High School, 2219 Senior Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28216, United States
For this Workday Wednesday, TreesCharlotte is returning to the campus of West Charlotte High School to do routine maintenance on the trees planted in Fall, 2013. Volunteers will help with mulching and staking existing trees.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 20 for this Stewardship event. Deadline to register is Sunday, January 28.
Events are held rain or shine.

Hebrew Cemetery Stewardship and TreeDay Event
2018-01-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Hebrew Cemetery, 1801 Statesville Ave, Charlotte, NC, 28206, United States
Volunteers from the Jewish community will be mulching and planting trees in the Hebrew Cemetery.
We love our volunteers, however, general volunteers are not needed for this event. Check the events calendar for other volunteer opportunities.
TreeMasters are needed for this event. To learn more about the TreeMaster program, please click here. TreeMasters, please log in to complete the registration.

Park Road Montessori TreeDay Event
2018-01-27 09:00 - 11:30 | Park Road Montessori, 3701 Haven Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28209, United States
Excitement for this event has been Tree-mendous. To ensure a fun and safe event for our volunteers, we have reached maximum capacity. Please visit the events calendar for additional opportunities.
TreesCharlotte will be planting approximately 110 trees on the campus of Park Road Montessori.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 65 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.
Children activities will be provided between 9:00 and 10:00am by our community partner, NC Wildlife Federation.
TreesCharlotte is exited to partner with CupLux Coffee to provide our volunteers with delicious, hand crafted coffee at our events.
Events are held rain or shine. A modest rainfall actually provides ideal planting conditions.
Deadline to register is Sunday, January 21.
Once registered, more detailed information will be emailed to you the week of the event.

Stewardship at Garinger High School
2018-01-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Garinger High School, 1100 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28205, United States
For this Workday Wednesday, TreesCharlotte is returning to the campus of Garinger High School to do routine maintenance on the trees planted in Fall, 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 20 for this Stewardship event. Deadline to register is Sunday, January 21.
Events are held rain or shine.
