Meet TreesCharlotte: Charlotte Earth Day Celebration
2019-04-26 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Government Center Porch, 600 East 4th Street Plaza, Charlotte, NC, United States
Celebrate Earth Day with the city of Charlotte. There will be vendors, music and food. TreesCharlotte will be there with tree cookie necklaces for kids and seedlings for everybody! What a great lunch break!

Meet TreesCharlotte: Tree Climbing Competition
2019-04-27 09:00 - 18:00 | Reedy Creek Park, 2900 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, NC, 28216, United States
The Charlotte Arborists Association hosts a tree climbing competition every year. Some are about speed, others are about skill. It’s a total blast! This year, the competition is moving to Reedy Creek Park, and TreesCharlotte plans to be there with tree trivia, tree cookies for kids and seedlings to give away!
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Meet TreeCharlotte: Earth Day with Kids In Nature Day
2019-04-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Four Mile Creek Greenway, behind Matthews Community Center, 100 E McDowell St., Matthews, NC, 28105, United States
Come out to the Four Mile Creek Greenway behind the Matthews Community Center to celebrate Earth Day with Kids In Nature Day! TreesCharlotte will be there with tree cookie necklaces, seedlings and trivia.

Other activities/vendors to include:
Eco-Friendly Exhibits & Vendors
Rain barrels from Coca Cola (Limited supply)
HAWK-cycling: egg cartons, corks, pull tabs, etc.
E-cycling by Goodwill Industries
Document Shredding (10am-12pm)
Free NWF tree seedlings
Hikes and Scavenger Hunts
Kids Crafts & Fairy Houses
Music, and FREE Family Fun

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Meet TreesCharlotte: International Sandwich Festival
2019-04-27 12:00 - 18:00 | Aldersgate Life Plan Communities, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28215, United States
Aldersgate will host the 4th Annual Sandwich Festival from noon – 6 p.m., Saturday, April 27, 2019. The free, public festival celebrates the vibrant cultural diversity of east Charlotte, bringing international flavor and intergenerational activities to the front lawn of Aldersgate at 3800 Shamrock Drive.
Enjoy food from around the world and a rich blend of musical entertainment acts and kids’ activities at this family-friendly festival. Popular food trucks and restaurants will be on hand serving up sandwiches and other international fare including German, Indian, Mexican, Korean, Venezuelan, Vietnamese and American. Musical entertainment ranges from vocal and instrumental acts to dance lessons and performances including German Polka, Reggae, Salsa, Gospel and more.
Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged. Parking is free and CATS Bus #23 takes you directly to the celebration.
TreesCharlotte plans to be there with tree cookies for kids, seedlings to give away and tree trivia!
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Meet TreesCharlotte: Open Streets 704
2019-04-28 13:00 - 17:00
Open Streets 704 opens a length of city streets for people to walk, bike and experience for an afternoon. Taking cues from similar events around the country and the world, Open Streets 704 aims to build a better, healthier, connected community.
The next Open Streets 704 is Sunday, April 28, from 1-5 p.m. The route covers roughly four (4) miles between Plaza Midwood and NoDa — and all the cool places in between! Check it out here. Along the way will be family-friendly activities, from jugglers to pet crafts to the TreesCharlotte table, where we’ll have tree cookie necklaces for kids to decorate, seedlings for everybody and a fun trivia experience.
Please come visit us!

Stewardship at Briarwood Academy
2019-04-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Briarwood Elementary, 1001 Wilann Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28215, United States
TreesCharlotte is celebrating “Earth Month” by returning to the campus of Briarwood Academy to do routine maintenance on the trees planted in Spring, 2017. 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 with mulching and staking existing trees.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 15 for this Stewardship event. Only 8 spots remaining.
Deadline to register is Sunday, April 28.
Events are held rain or shine.

Meet TreesCharlotte: Education Day with the Knights!
2019-05-01 10:00 - 15:00 | BB&T Ballpark, 324 South Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
Enjoy a day baseball game AND learn about local non-profits in Charlotte, including TreesCharlotte! Sponsored by Duke Energy, Education Day at the Knights will feature interactive tables throughout the concourse. TreesCharlotte will be there with tree trivia and tree cookie necklaces!
First pitch is at 11:05 a.m., but we’ll be there ready to go by 9:30 a.m.!

Meet TreesCharlotte: Skyline Run at CPCC
2019-05-11 07:30 - 10:00 | CPCC Central Campus, 1206 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC, United States
An estimated 800 participants are expected to attend this family-friendly event, which supports Central Piedmont student scholarships and other student needs. The Central Piedmont Skyline Run features four components, including the Kaye McGarry 5K Run, Walk for Health, 1-mile Family Fun Run and the 5K Baby Jogger Championship.
TreesCharlotte will be there with seedlings, tree cookies and tree trivia!

Meet TreesCharlotte: Cotswold Farmers Market
2019-09-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Cotswold Farmers Market, 309 S. Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte, NC, 28211, United States
Talk trees as you enjoy a morning of local produce, breads, meats, eggs — even flowers and soaps — at the Cotswold Farmers Market this Saturday. TreesCharlotte will be there manning a table from 8 a.m.-noon with tree trivia, news about our upcoming season and tree cookie necklaces for kids!

TreeMaster/TreeAmbassador Certification Course, Sept. 2019
2019-09-17 17:30 - 20:30 | City of Charlotte Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
Thanks to our official TreeMaster/TreeAmbassador sponsor, the Charlotte office of

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 at our planting events and TreeStores throughout Charlotte. They help with event setup, tree and mulch placement, volunteer engagement, and event breakdown.
What is a TreeAmbassador?
TreeAmbassadors represent TreesCharlotte at various outreach events. They are enthusiastic about TreesCharlotte and can deliver a positive and clear message about our mission. 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. Typical events include manning a table at festivals or speaking in front of a school class. 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!
Can I be both?
Yes!
How do I become a TreeMaster and/or TreeAmbassador?
Anybody interested must attend this free 3-hour workshop, featuring indoor and outdoor instruction, presentations on the history of TreesCharlotte 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. The tree planting season in Charlotte runs from October to early April. Outreach events are year-round.
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 5 hours).TreeAmbassadors are asked to volunteer at a minimum of 3 outreach events annually (each about 3 hours).
How do I sign up?
You must be at least 18 years of age and register by completing the application below.

TreeMaster Refresher TreeDay
2019-09-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Berryhill School, 10501 Windy Grove Road, Charlotte, United States
Thanks to our official TreeMaster sponsor,
the Charlotte office of

TreeMasters: Are. You. Reeeaaaddddyyy??!!!
The TreesCharlotte team is pumped to get our 8th planting season underway, and we have a packed calendar. We have some new moves, and one of them is just for you: A planting solely for TreeMasters to kick off the season. The team here thought it would be both fun and instructive to gather before the season to share some updates from the summer, talk about the upcoming season (and how your leadership will be needed more than ever) and get some refresher planting and mulching training from Frank and Erin.
After we all reconnect (with doughnuts and coffee, of course), we’ll plant about 50 trees together – just the TC team, experts from Bartlett and you, the TreeMasters!
The fun begins at 9 am, at Berryhill Elementary in west Charlotte, a sweet little school tucked in the woods beside Lake Wylie. To make this event even more notable, this planting will mark our 50th school. Wow!!!
We hope you are as excited and ready to don those orange hats as we are. If you can make it, sign up below. If not, we’ll catch you at an upcoming event!

Stewardship at Park Road Montessori
2019-10-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Park Road Montessori, 3701 Haven Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28209, United States
For this Workday Wednesday, TreesCharlotte is returning to the campus of Park Road Montessori to do routine maintenance on the trees planted in the Spring, 2018. 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.
We love our volunteers, however, general volunteers are not needed for this event. Please check the events calendar for other opportunities highlighted in blue. We have enough TreeMaster help for this one.

Meet TreesCharlotte: Bank of America My Environment Charlotte Chapter Expo Featuring Pet Adoption Awareness
2019-10-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Bank of America, 800 West Trade Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28202
Meet TreesCharlotte and talk as Bank of America My Environment Charlotte Chapter is partnering with Animal Adoption and Awareness to host their Annual Gateway Village Expo in the Gateway Village promenade located at 800 W Trade Street. The focus will be on the environment, community service, pet adoption and education, and networking. TreesCharlotte will be there manning a table from 11 a.m.-1p.m. with tree trivia, news about our upcoming season and tree cookie necklaces for kids!
If you are a TreeAmbassador and would like to host this event please sign up below!
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Meet TreesCharlotte: Charlotte Regional Realtors Association Expo
2019-10-03 16:00 - 19:00 | Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, 4150 Yancey Road, Charlotte, 28217, United States
There will be 600 realtors, which makes for a great audience to get our name in front of – they meet all the newcomers and those newcomers need to learn about our tree legacy. Candidates are also invited to attend, so it could be busy!
We will need 2 ambassadors who would work the entire shift. Please sign-up below.
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Jay M. Robinson Middle School TreeDay
2019-10-05 09:00 - 11:30 | Jay M. Robinson Middle School, 5925 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, NC, 28277, United States
TreesCharlotte will be planting approximately 300 trees on the campus of Jay M. Robinson Middle School.
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. Only 0 spots remain.
Volunteer groups of 10 or more, please contact events director, Heike Biller to determine if there is enough capacity.
Tree planting events are great for families and all ages are 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, September 29.
Once registered, more detailed information will be emailed to you the week of the event.

Grier Heights and Elizabeth Heights NeighborWoods Event
2019-10-12 09:00 - 10:00
Having completed a NeighborWoods Application and been accepted into the program, TreesCharlotte is pleased to be partnering with the Grier Heights and the Elizabeth Heights neighborhoods to distribute free trees to their residents.
Pre-registration for trees is required by completing the form below. You must be a resident of Grier Heights or Elizabeth Heights. Deadline to register for trees is Monday, October 7.
Residents of Grier Heights and Elizabeth Heights are invited to come to the Grier Heights Community Center, learn about trees and take up to 3 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 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.
Events are held rain or shine. A modest rainfall actually provides ideal planting conditions.

I have enough TreeMasters for this event. A few seasoned TreeMasters are needed to help run the event and help with tree and mulch distribution. Click here to learn more about the TreeMaster program.

Cotswold Homes Tree Planting Event
2019-10-12 09:00 - 11:30 | Cotswold Homes, Woodlark Lane, Charlotte, NC, 28211, United States
Having completed a NeighborWoods Application and been accepted into the program, TreesCharlotte is pleased to be partnering with Cotswold Homes to plant trees in common areas around their neighborhood. We thank Wells Fargo for their generous support of our NeighborWoods events.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 35 for this TreeDay. Register early as our events “sell out” quickly. 15 spots remaining.
Volunteer groups of 10 or more, please contact events director, Heike Biller to determine if there is enough capacity.
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, October 6.
I have enough TreeMasters for this event. Once registered, more detailed information will be emailed to you the week of the event.

First-timers TreeStore Oct. 17, 2019
2019-10-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Legion Brewing Southpark, 5610 Carnegie Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28209, United States
Whether you’re new to Charlotte or new to TreesCharlotte, we have a special invitation just for you. On Oct. 17, we are hosting our First-Timers TreeStore, where we’re giving away 100 free Maple trees to Charlotte residents who’ve never shopped our stores before! If you’re a TreesCharlotte first-timer, you can take home up two FREE trees! What a terrific way to get started on what promises to be a wonderful tree journey in the Queen City.

Each Charlotte household is eligible for up to two free trees. Limit 2 trees per address. New participants only.
TreesCharlotte’s mission is to help the City of Charlotte reach their goal of 50% tree canopy by 2050. We therefore limit our efforts to expand the canopy within Charlotte’s city limits and limit participation to Charlotte residents only (unfortunately, we do not serve Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville, Huntersville, Davidson, Cornelius, other municipalities outside Charlotte, or Mecklenburg County).
Proof of Charlotte residency (such as a driver’s license, utility bill, etc.) must be shown at the event in order to participate.
A valid email address is required to register.
You will sign a Stewardship Pledge Form (mandatory) and declare your pledge to take care of the tree(s) we provide.
At the TreeStore, you will be taught how to properly plant and care for your tree(s). Tree education is mandatory for everyone.
We cannot guarantee species type or quantities and will not know which variety of Maples will be available until the day of the event.
Trees are in 7-gallon containers, range from 6-10′ tall, and will not be reserved or transported.

TreesCharlotte is a non-profit organization that relies on donations to be able to host events like this. A suggested donation of $20 is greatly appreciated and would help us give more trees to Charlotte residents.
Pre-registration is required and will be open September 30 through October 13. Deadline to register is midnight, October 13. Registration has closed, please visit our calendar for additional TreeStore opportunities.
Registration does not guarantee you trees, however, it does get you through the line faster.
We expect to give out 100 Maple trees on a first come, first served basis. Expect long lines.
Registration Has Closed
A few volunteers are needed to help move and distribute trees and mulch into participants cars. Register to volunteer here.

Meet TreesCharlotte: Cotswold Farmers Market
2019-10-19 08:00 - 12:00 | Cotswold Farmers Market, 309 S. Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte, NC, 28211, United States
Talk trees as you enjoy a morning of local produce, breads, meats, eggs — even flowers and soaps — at the Cotswold Farmers Market this Saturday. TreesCharlotte will be there manning a table from 8 a.m.-noon with tree trivia, news about our upcoming season and tree cookie necklaces for kids!
We are looking for 1 TreeAmbassador to host this event! Please sign up below
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Endhaven Elementary TreeDay
2019-10-19 09:00 - 11:30 | Endhaven Elementary School, 6815 Endhaven Lane, Charlotte, NC, 28277, United States
TreesCharlotte will be planting approximately 80 trees on the campus of Endhaven Elementary School.
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. 10 spots remain.
Volunteer groups of 10 or more, please contact events director, Heike Biller to determine if there is enough capacity.
Tree planting events are great for families and all ages are 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 to volunteer is Sunday, October 13.
Once registered, more detailed information will be emailed to you the week of the event.

Kiwanis Under the Canopy TreeStore
2019-10-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, 4150 Yancey Road, Charlotte, 28217, United States
TreesCharlotte is once again partnering with Kiwanis for their second annual Under the Canopy Chili Cookoff. TreesCharlotte will host a small scale TreeStore to give away 50 Oak trees to Charlotte residents on a first come first served basis.

A $10 donation given at the event gets you into this charity event, where teams from throughout the city compete to become the chili champion. A portion of the proceeds will benefit TreesCharlotte educational programming in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Purchase tickets here.
Intereted in sponsoring the cookoff or entering a team? Contact Terri Shidal,

Each Charlotte household is eligible for up to two free trees. Limit 2 trees per address.
TreesCharlotte’s mission is to help the City of Charlotte reach their goal of 50% tree canopy by 2050. We therefore limit our efforts to expand the canopy within Charlotte’s city limits and limit participation to Charlotte residents only (unfortunately, we do not serve Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville, Huntersville, Davidson, Cornelius, other municipalities outside Charlotte, or Mecklenburg County).
Proof of Charlotte residency (such as a driver’s license, utility bill, etc.) must be shown at the event in order to participate.
You will complete and sign a Stewardship Pledge Form (mandatory) and declare your pledge to take care of the tree(s) we provide.
At the TreeStore, you will be taught how to properly plant and care for your tree(s). Tree education is mandatory for everyone.
We cannot guarantee species type or quantities and will not know which species of Oak will be available until the morning of the event.
Trees are in 7-gallon containers, range from 6-10′ tall, and will not be reserved or transported.

We are looking for a few seasoned TreeMasters that are comfortable taking a more active role in organizing, setting up and running this small TreeStore event.

Stewardship at McClintock Middle
2019-10-23 10:00 - 11:30 | McClintock Middle School, 1925 Rama Road, Charlotte, NC, 28212, United States
For this Workday Wednesday, TreesCharlotte is returning to the campus of McClintock Middle to do routine maintenance on the trees planted in the Fall, 2017. 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.
We love our volunteers, however, general volunteers are not needed for this event. Please check the events calendar for other opportunities highlighted in blue.
We are in need of 1-2 TreeMasters to help direct volunteers. Learn more about the TreeMaster program here.

West Side Zip Code TreeStore
2019-10-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3400 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC, 28216, United States
Thanks to the generous support of Coca-Cola Consolidated, we invite residents who live in the 28208, 28214, 28216, 28217, 28273 or 28278 zip codes to our West Side Zip Code TreeStore! If you’re a resident of any of these zip codes, pre-register and help make the West Side one of the best-canopy’d communities in the Queen City. We plan to give out 300 trees on a first come first served basis.

Each address within zip code 28208, 28214, 28216, 28217, 28273 or 28278 is eligible for up to two free trees. Limit 2 trees per address.
Proof of zip code residency (such as a driver’s license, utility bill, etc.) must be shown at the event in order to participate.
A valid email address is required to register.
You will sign a Stewardship Pledge Form (mandatory) and declare your pledge to take care of the tree(s) we provide.
At the TreeStore, you will be taught how to properly plant and care for your tree(s). Tree training is mandatory.
We cannot guarantee species type or quantities and will not know what will be available until the morning of the event.
Trees are in 7-gallon containers, range from 6-10′ tall, and will not be reserved or transported.

TreesCharlotte is a non-profit organization that relies on donations to be able to host events like this. A suggested donation of $20 is greatly appreciated and would help us give more trees to Charlotte residents.
Pre-registration is closed but walk-ups are welcome! All trees are first-come, first-served, regardless of registration status.

Nevin Glen NeighborWoods Event
2019-10-26 10:00 - 12:00
Having completed a NeighborWoods Application and been accepted into the program, TreesCharlotte is pleased to be partnering with the Nevin Glen neighborhood to plant trees in their common areas and distribute free trees to residents of the neighborhood. We thank Wells Fargo for their generous support of our NeighborWoods events.
Pre-registration for trees is required by clicking here. You must be a resident of Nevin Glen. Deadline to register is Sunday, Oct. 20.
The location of the event is yet to be determined and will be updated once it has been confirmed. The tree give away portion of the day will run from 10:00-11:00.
Residents of Nevin Glen are invited to come out, learn about trees and take up to 2 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 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.
Events are held rain or shine. A modest rainfall actually provides ideal planting conditions.
Volunteers Needed!
A few volunteers and TreeMasters are needed to help plant trees and to help with tree and mulch distribution. The tree planting portion of this event will be from 10:30-noon.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 20 for this TreeDay. Register early as our events “sell out” quickly. 11 spots remain
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.
Deadline to register to volunteer is October 20. Click here to volunteer.
Once registered, more detailed information will be emailed to you the week of the event.

Meet TreesCharlotte: Kids in Nature Day
2019-10-27 14:00 - 17:00 | Freedom Park, 1908 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28203, United States
Spend a day outdoors with Kids in Nature Day! Held in the bandshell in Freedom Park and hosted by the CROWN Chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, kids will be able to make Tree Cookie necklaces, do animal yoga, fish in the pond and more.
Free!
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Refugee Support Services TreeStore
2019-10-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Refugee Support Services, 3601 Central Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28205
For the first time, TreesCharlotte will be partnering with Refugee Support Services to provide their members with blueberry and fig trees! This will be a small exclusive TreeStore for those registered with Refugee Support Services.

Each Charlotte household is eligible for up to two free trees. Limit 2 trees per address.
TreesCharlotte’s mission is to help the City of Charlotte reach its goal of 50% tree canopy by 2050. We, therefore, limit our efforts to expand the canopy within Charlotte’s city limits and limit participation to Charlotte residents only (unfortunately, we do not serve Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville, Huntersville, Davidson, Cornelius, other municipalities outside Charlotte, or Mecklenburg County).
You will complete and sign a Stewardship Pledge Form (mandatory) and declare your pledge to take care of the tree(s) we provide.
At the TreeStore, you will be taught how to properly plant and care for your tree(s). Tree education is mandatory for everyone.
Trees are in 3-gallon containers, range from 3-4′ tall, and will not be reserved or transported.

A few TreeMasters are needed to help with the event.

Reagan Drive Tree Initiative Event
2019-11-02 09:00 - 11:30
Thanks to the generous support of Novant Health, TreesCharlotte is pleased to partner with HealCharlotte and New Gen Peacebuilders (a high school program through Rotary) to help beautify the Reagan Drive community. We will plant and distribute trees throughout the neighborhood.
We love our volunteers, however, general volunteers are not needed for this event. Please check the events calendar for other opportunities highlighted in blue.
We have enough TreeMaster help for this one, consider signing up for the Community Orchard at Faith CME on the same day. We are in need of 10 TreeMasters to help direct volunteers and distribute trees. Learn more about the TreeMaster program here.

Community Orchard at Faith CME Church
2019-11-02 09:00 - 11:30 | Faith CME Church, 457 Wellingford Street, Charlotte, NC, 28213, United States
Thanks to the generous support of Novant Health, TreesCharlotte is partnering with Mecklenburg County Health Department, Faith CME, and NC Cooperative Extension to plant fruit trees on the church’s campus.
The purpose of the initiative is to develop an urban orchard in an effort to increase access and consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables for residents in the Hidden Valley neighborhood of Mecklenburg County. Fruit trees will be planted and harvested by Faith CME Church parishioners and residents of communities surrounding the church. Food will be distributed according to criteria which is still being developed. Ultimately, the program could be used as a template for other faith-based organizations to begin similar initiatives.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 30 for this TreeDay. Register early as our events “sell out” quickly. 5 spots remain.
Volunteer groups of 10 or more, please contact events director, Heike Biller to determine if there is enough capacity.
Tree planting events are great for families and all ages are 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 to volunteer is Monday, October 28.
Once registered, more detailed information will be emailed to you the week of the event.
Thank you TreeMasters, we have enough help at this one and we’re just looking for a few more volunteers.

Meet TreesCharlotte: Environmental Justice Forum
2019-11-02 12:00 - 14:00 | Myers Park Baptist Church, 1900 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC, 28207, United States
Join Myers Park Baptist Church in Heaton Hall for a youth-led environmental justice forum, featuring Mari Copeny, popularly known as ‘Little Miss Flint.’ In early 2016, then 8- year-old from Flint, Michigan wrote a letter to President Obama, describing the unending plight of her community, who had been living with lead-contaminated water since 2014. Since then, Mari has partnered with the nonprofit Pack Your Back, has raised over $500,000 to support 25,000 children in Flint and beyond, and has given out over a million bottles of water. She now serves on the Kids Board of Directors of NYC-based KIDBOX, the first social mission-based kids style box.
Come hear what ‘Little Miss Flint’ and young activists from across Charlotte have to say about the ongoing crisis and how young people can get involved in justice movements around the country. TreesCharlotte will have a table at the event.
This event is free and open to the public. All ages are encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact Mia McClain, (mmcclain@myersparkbaptist.org).
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Mallard Creek Park TreeDay
2019-11-07 13:30 - 16:30 | Mallard Creek Community Park, 3001 Johnston Oehler Road, Charlotte, 28269, United States
TreesCharlotte is partnering with Crescent Communities to plant approximately 50 trees around Mallard Creek Community Park.
We love our volunteers, however, general volunteers are not needed for this event. Please check the events calendar for other opportunities highlighted in blue.
We are in need of 5 TreeMasters to help direct volunteers. Learn more about the TreeMaster program here.
