Johnson C. Smith University Tree Planting Event
2014-07-11 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Johnson C. Smith University, 608 North Summit Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28216, United States
TreesCharlotte partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation and Alpha Kappa Alpha to plant 30 trees on the campus of Johnson C. Smith University.
Photos can be viewed here.

Tree Party at Ciel Gallery
2014-09-05 18:00 - 21:00
Ciel Gallery partners with TreesCharlotte to present Tree Party, a national exhibition juried by local Charlotte favorite Andy Braitman, with an Opening Reception Friday, September 5, 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Tree Party plans to support TreesCharlotte’s efforts through a Giving Tree of 6”x6” artworks gifted by artists nationwide and sold to the public for $25 each. Ciel will donate 100% of sales proceeds from the Giving Tree to TreesCharlotte, as well as 100% of donations received during the September run of Tree Party.
Also planned for September 5 is a book signing by Charlotte author Maggie Barker Booth, featuring her book Treasure in the City, a collection of photographs and history of ten “treasure trees” around the city of Charlotte. The book signing will take place during Friday’s Opening Reception, 6:00 – 9:00.
More information can be found here.

TreeMaster Certification Course
2014-09-23 17:30 - 19:00
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 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 tree of their choice at each event at which they volunteer 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 clicking the rsvp button below.

Burtonwood TreeStore
2014-10-11 09:30 - 11:30
TreesCharlotte is hosting a TreeStore in the Burtonwood 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.
We love our volunteers; however, this is a neighborhood event for residents of Burtonwood. General volunteers are not needed. Please check the events calendar for other volunteer opportunities.

Park Ridge TreeStore
2014-10-11 13:00 - 15:00
TreesCharlotte is hosting a TreeStore in the Park Ridge 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.
We love our volunteers; however, this is a neighborhood event for residents of Park Ridge. General volunteers are not needed. Please check the events calendar for other volunteer opportunities.

Ranson IB Middle School TreeDay event
2014-10-18 09:00 - 23:30 | Ranson IB Middle School, 5850 Statesville Road, Charlotte, NC, 28269, United States
We had an amazing event and thanks to all our volunteers, we were able to plant 194 trees around the campus. Click here to view just some photos of the event. Ranson Summary Slide
You can also see photos of the event on our Flickr page here.

With generous support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, TreesCharlotte will be planting approximately 200 trees on the campus of Ranson IB Middle School.
Volunteers from AXA Insurance are helping with this event, but we are also looking for additional volunteers to help out.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 75 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 and t-shirt sizes. Children 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
NeighborWoods tree planting events are held rain or shine. A modest rainfall actually provides ideal planting conditions.

Plaza Midwood TreeStore
2014-10-25 09:30 - 11:30
TreesCharlotte is hosting a TreeStore in Plaza Midwood. 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.
We love our volunteers; however, this is a neighborhood event for residents of Plaza Midwood. General volunteers are not needed. Please check the events calendar for other volunteer opportunities.

Croft Community School TreeDay event
2014-10-31 12:30 - 16:00 | Croft Community School, 911 Hucks Road, Charlotte, NC, 28269, United States
TreesCharlotte is partnering with Carolinas Healthcare System to plant approximately 691 trees on the campus of Croft Community School.
In addition to volunteers from CHS, we are inviting volunteers from the general public to help out. To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 150 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 and t-shirt sizes. Children 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Tree planting events are held rain or shine. A modest rainfall actually provides ideal planting conditions.
Registration for this event has closed; however, we could still use a few more volunteers. Come to the front of the school and check-in at the “Day Of Registration” line. We’d love to have you.
Deadline to register is October 17. Click here to register.

Oakbrooke NeighborWoods TreeDay
2014-11-08 09:00 - 11:30
Volunteer With TreesCharlotte
Come plant trees for a fun and rewarding experience!
Our goal is to plant 200 trees in the Oakbrooke Neighborhood in Northeast Charlotte. Trees will be planted by residents and volunteers throughout the neighborhood and in public areas.
Thanks to overwhelming community support, we have reached the maximum number of volunteers for this event. Please visit the events calendar for additional opportunities

MLK Middle School Planting and Tree Care
2014-11-15 09:00 - 11:30 | MLK Middle School, 500 Bilmark Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28213, United States
Come plant and care for trees for a fun and rewarding experience! We need your help! This is a tree planting and tree stewardship event on a CMS campus. Last year, TreesCharlotte and our Rotary club partners planted over 400 trees at MLK Middle School and now it’s time to revisit this site to stake, mulch, and replant trees. We need volunteers to help with this effort.
Note: The Madison Park / Sinclair Place event originally scheduled for November 15 has been postponed until the spring 2015.
Deadline to Register
Please register by close of business on Thursday November 13.

To register, complete form below:

Garinger High School TreeDay event
2014-12-06 09:00 - 11:30
What a great morning. Despite the cold, rainy conditions, 160 volunteers planted 372 trees. Check out some of the photos in our Flickr account here.

With generous support from the Women’s Impact Fund, TreesCharlotte will be planting approximately 425 trees on the campus of Garinger High School.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 220 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 and t-shirt sizes. 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 November 21. Click here to register.
Once registered, more detailed information will be emailed to you the week of the event.

TreeMaster Certification Course
2015-01-15 17:30 - 19:00
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 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 tree of their choice at each event at which they volunteer 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.

NeighborWoods Pre-Application Workshop - January 21
2015-01-21 17:30 - 18:30
Neighborhood Matching Grant Eligible* Neighborhood Associations can apply to receive trees and planting assistance for common areas and homes within the community. Applications for the Fall 2015 – Spring 2016 planting season are now being accepted. Attendance at a Pre-Application Workshop is required.
Upcoming Workshops:

January 21 5:30-6:30 pm
February 10 12:00-1:00 pm
February 11 5:30-6:30 pm
March 4 5:30-6:30 pm
March 10 12:00-1:00 pm
March 18 5:30-6:30 pm

Workshops are held at Old City Hall, 600 E Trade Street (Wilmore Room). Free parking is available. Additional workshops may be requested by calling 704-353-1235. Learn more about NeighborWoods and how to apply here.
*Check your eligibility here: http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/nbs/about/Pages/MappingApplication.aspx
Enter your address or parcel ID number, and your eligibility will be shown in the information bubble.

Stewardship at Waddell Language Academy
2015-02-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Waddell High School, 7030 Nations Ford Road, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States
Check out photos of this event on Flickr here.
TreesCharlotte is returning to the Waddell Language Academy campus to do some routine maintenance on the trees planted last year. Volunteers will help with staking and mulching existing trees as well as planting a few new ones.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 15. Register early as our events “sell out” quickly.
Volunteer 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 Wednesday, February 4. Click here to register.
Once registered, more detailed information will be emailed to you the week of the event.

Hebrew Cemetery Tree Planting
2015-02-08 13:00 - 15:00
Check out photos of this event on Flickr here.
Volunteers from the Jewish community will be helping to plant approximately 35 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.

NeighborWoods Pre-Application Workshop - February 10
2015-02-10 12:00 - 13:00
Neighborhood Matching Grant Eligible* Neighborhood Associations can apply to receive trees and planting assistance for common areas and homes within the community. Applications for the Fall 2015 – Spring 2016 planting season are now being accepted. Attendance at a Pre-Application Workshop is required.
Upcoming Workshops:

February 10 12:00-1:00 pm
February 11 5:30-6:30 pm
March 4 5:30-6:30 pm
March 10 12:00-1:00 pm
March 18 5:30-6:30 pm

Workshops are held at Old City Hall, 600 E Trade Street (Wilmore Room). Free parking is available. Additional workshops may be requested by calling 704-353-1235. Learn more about NeighborWoods and how to apply here.
*Check your eligibility here: http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/nbs/about/Pages/MappingApplication.aspx
Enter your address or parcel ID number, and your eligibility will be shown in the information bubble.

NeighborWoods Pre-Application Workshop - February 11
2015-02-11 17:30 - 18:30

JW Grier Academy planting rescheduled
2015-02-21
We have determined conditions will not be favorable for a planting this Saturday. We have rescheduled the event at J.W. Grier to Sunday, March 15 from 1:00 to 4:00pm. Visit the events listing for more information.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

What Every Homeowner Needs to Know About Their Aging Trees
2015-02-24 19:00 - 20:00
Many of the stately trees in Charlotte were planted between 1911 and 1917. These trees are reaching the end of their lifespan and are potentially dangerous. The Myers Park Homeowners Association has planned a meeting to explain to homeowners what to look for in terms of the health and structure of our trees.
We live in a section of the country where we are blessed with large tree species and adequate rainfall to make them grow. If a willow oak is planted in a perfect place with no curbs, sidewalks, driveways, water lines, etc., it might live to be 120 years old. That is not the situation in a city like Charlotte, so we need to take notice as they reach 60, 80, or 100 years old.
We will focus on older trees, since they are the ones that are most likely to become diseased. We’ll show photos of before- and after- situations and discuss these examples.
The program will last about 45 minutes. There will be time for questions. We encourage you to attend and invite anyone you know who’d like to learn more about this.
We’d appreciate knowing if you plan to attend so that we can be certain that our meeting room is of appropriate size.
Jack McNeary is a retired Consulting Arborist. He was president of the American Society of Consulting Arborists in 1992. In Charlotte he started his own tree service company in 1967 and operated it for 40 years. He has been studying, observing, and photographing tree issues in Charlotte since before 1989 when Hurricane Hugo visited us.

Mr. Hare’s Nature Trail tree planting
2015-03-04 15:30 - 17:30
Students and volunteers will plant 1,000 seedlings along the Trail near the creek. Volunteers will meet at the Trail at Wellingford and North Tryon Streets at 3:30 pm. Volunteers should wear clothes and boots suitable for the planting.
This event is a partnership of NorthEnd Partners, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation and Storm Water Services, MLK Middle School, and TreesCharlotte. TreesCharlotte is supplying the trees for the event.
Questions about the event should be directed to Pete Heuberger is Chairman of the Nature Trail Task Force (704-451-1065) or Carol Burke (336-409-0565).

NeighborWoods Pre-Application Workshop - March 4
2015-03-04 17:30 - 18:30

Highland Mill Montessori TreeDay Event
2015-03-07 09:00 - 11:30
During a campus beautification event, volunteers planted trees around the school. Simultaneously, residents of NoDa and Villa Heights picked up free trees to plant in their yards. View photos of the event on our Flickr page.

Volunteers from Highland Mill Montessori will be helping TreesCharlotte plant 38 trees around their campus.
We love our volunteers, however, general volunteers are not needed for this event. Check the events calendar for other volunteer opportunities.

44th Annual Tree Seedling Sale
2015-03-07 09:00 - 12:00
Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District is partnering with TreesCharlotte for their 44th Annual Tree Seedling Sale. The event will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon (or until sold out). It will take place at the Hal Marshall Service Center (Auditorium 1 & 2) located at 700 North Tryon Street in Charlotte, NC 28202.
Get more information about the types of seedlings at www.mecklenburgconservation.com or 704-336-2455.
Tree seedlings range in price from $1- $2 each plus tax.

NoDa and Villa Heights TreeStore
2015-03-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Highland Mill Montessori, 3010 North McDowell Street, Charlotte, NC, 28205, United States
During a campus beautification event, volunteers planted trees around the school. Simultaneously, residents of NoDa and Villa Heights picked up free trees to plant in their yards. View photos of the event on our Flickr page.

In conjuntion with a tree planting at Highland Mill Montessori, TreesCharlotte is hosting a TreeStore for residents of NoDa and Villa Heights. 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.
We love our volunteers; however, this is a neighborhood event for residents of NoDa and Villa Heights. General volunteers are not needed. Please check the events calendar for other volunteer opportunities.

NeighborWoods Pre-Application Workshop - March 10
2015-03-10 12:00 - 13:00

Buckleigh NeighborWoods TreeDay
2015-03-14 10:00 - 13:00
Despite the rainy and cold conditions, residents enthusiastically picked up trees to plant in their yards. We also had a group of dedicated volunteers plant in common areas. View photos of the event on our Flickr page.

Our goal is to plant 150 trees in the Buckleigh neighborhood in Northeast Charlotte. Volunteers will be helping residents plant trees in their yards and in common areas in the neighborhood.
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 and t-shirt sizes. Children 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
NeighborWoods tree planting events are held rain or shine. A modest rainfall actually provides ideal planting conditions.
Deadline to register is March 8. Click here to register to volunteer.
Once registered, more detailed information will be emailed to you the week of the event.
After this event please return to this page to see photos of the morning.

Residents
If you are a resident of Buckleigh and would to sign up for trees, please click here.

JW Grier Academy School TreeDay Event
2015-03-15 13:00 - 16:00
Although we had to reschedule this event from an earlier date, Rotary volunteers came out in force to plant 430 trees on the campus of J.W. Grier Elementary. View photos of the event on our Flickr page.

With generous support from District Rotary, TreesCharlotte will be planting approximately 400 trees on the campus of JW Grier Academy.
Registration is now closed.
Once registered, more detailed information will be emailed to you the week of the event.
Children activities will be provided during the event by the NC Wildlife Federation.
Events are held rain or shine. A modest rainfall actually provides ideal planting conditions.
After this event please return to this page to see photos of the morning.

Seedling Give-away Preparation
2015-03-18 15:00 - 17:30
Response to our request has been tremendous, we now have enough volunteers signed up to help with this project. If you would like to help at another seedling prep event, we have one scheduled for Monday, April 20. Visit the events listing to sign up and for other opportunities.

Help is needed to prepare 2,000 seedlings to be given away at CMS coordinated events. 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.

This is a drop in event, any amount of time spent helping is greatly appreciated. Simply RSVP below with your name and number of people in your group.

NeighborWoods Pre-Application Workshop - March 18
2015-03-18 17:30 - 18:30

29th Annual Elizabeth 8K Road Race
2015-03-21 08:00 - 11:00 | Hawthorne Recreation Center Independence Park, 345 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC, 28204, United States
The Elizabeth 8K Road Race, which is presented by Harris Teeter, Hawthorne’s NY Pizza and Bar and Novant Health, will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2015. This year marks the 29th anniversary of the Elizabeth 8K making it one of Charlotte’s longest-running events. The race features a USATF-certified course and a fantastic tour of the scenic residential streets of the Elizabeth neighborhood.
The event, which begins at Hawthorne Recreation Center at Independence Park (345 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte NC, 28204), also includes a 1.5M untimed run/walk for the casual participants and younger runners as well as the Liz Kids’ Fun Run in Independence Park for the little ones. Post race festivities begin in Independence Park and will be followed by an award ceremony and post-race party at Hawthorne’s. 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 and “like” us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Elizabeth8k.
