TreesCharlotte

Jay M. Robinson Middle School TreeDay
2019-10-05 09:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

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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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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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.

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!

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.

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!

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: 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.!

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: 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!

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 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: 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 TreesCharlotte: Charlotte Earth Day Celebration
2019-04-26 11:30 - 13:30 | 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!

Stewardship at Hidden Valley Elementary
2019-04-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Hidden Valley Elementary, 5040 Cinderella Road, Charlotte, NC, 28213, United States
TreesCharlotte continues to celebrate “Earth Month” by returning to the campus of Hidden Valley Elementary to do routine maintenance on the trees planted in Fall, 2016. 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 5 spots remaining. Deadline to register is Sunday, April 21.
Events are held rain or shine.
A few TreeMasters are needed to help manage this event.

Ingersoll Rand Employee Earth Day Event
2019-04-22 11:00 - 13:00
On this Earth Day Ingersoll Rand is promoting to its employees that small changes can make a big impact. With sustainability at the core of the company’s focus, it wants to encourage employees to get involved with local non-profits, NGOs and government entities that support and conserve our natural resources as well as shop with local businesses to reduce their carbon footprint.
As TreeAmbassador, you’ll give away seedlings and do tree trivia with employees.
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Meet TreesCharlotte: Ballantyne Earth Day
2019-04-18 11:30 - 13:30 | Brixham Tent, 15801 Brixham Hill Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28277, United States
On Thursday, April 18, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., join Ballantyne for its annual community event featuring music, food truck fare, great giveaways and local vendors showcasing their sustainable efforts or green products at the Brixham Tent. This event will also feature free, secure shredding and recycling opportunities.
TreesCharlotte will be there with seedlings to give away and tree trivia
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Meet TreesCharlotte: Gateway Village Earth Day Celebration
2019-04-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Gateway Village Promenade, 900 Trade Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
Celebrate Earth Month at Gateway Village and TreesCharlotte. We’ll join other non-profits in the Promenade and give away seedlings!
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Meet TreesCharlotte: Raptor Center STEM Day
2019-04-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078, United States
Take off into science at STEM on the Wing Day at Carolina Raptor Center. The Center has partnered with science organizations from all over Charlotte – including TreesCharlotte – to bring exciting and interactive activities for all ages to the Raptor Trail! Throughout the day, the Center’s expert flight team will ignite your imagination with a series of appearances. Exercise your brain and explore your inner geek at this celebration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics on April 13th from 10 am-2pm. And to top it all off, admission is FREE all day thanks to our presenting sponsor, MSC Industrial Supply.
Schedule of Events
10:30 am Keeper Talk
11:30 am Bird Demonstration
12:30 pm Vulture Feeding
1:30 pm Bird Demonstration
TreesCharlotte will be one of the non-profits on site with tree cookie necklaces, seedlings and fun trivia.

Stewardship at Highland Renaissance Academy
2019-04-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Highland Renaissance Academy, 125 West Craighead Road, Charlotte, NC, 28206, United States
TreesCharlotte is celebrating “Earth Month” by returning to the campus of Highland Renaissance 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 0 spots remaining.
Deadline to register is Sunday, April 7.
Events are held rain or shine.

Meet TreesCharlotte: UNCC Earth Day
2019-04-03 10:00 - 14:00 | UNCC Belk Plaza, Charlotte, NC, United States
Whether it’s for your love of the environment, your interest in sustainability non-profits or your appetite for the food trucks, UNCC wants you to come on out for the annual UNC Charlotte Earth Day Festival on April 3rd! This event will be held in the newly renovated Belk Plaza in the center of campus. Attendees will be able to find out what local organizations are doing in the community, how they can get involved, tips on how to be a bit more environmentally-friendly, and of course, free giveaways from the vendors.
TreesCharlotte will be there will seedlings and tree trivia!

Stewardship at Starmount Academy
2019-04-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Starmount Academy, 1600 Brookdale Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28210, United States
TreesCharlotte is celebrating “Earth Month” by returning to the campus of Starmount Academy to do routine maintenance on the trees planted in Fall, 2016. 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. 0 Spots Remaining.
Events are held rain or shine.
A few TreeMasters are still needed to help at this event.

Lawrence Orr Elementary TreeDay Event
2019-03-30 09:00 - 11:30 | Lawrence Orr Elementary, 4835 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28215, United States
Thanks to the generous support of Bank of America, TreesCharlotte will be planting approximately 350 trees on the campus of Lawrence Orr Elementary 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.
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 24. If you are a student or teacher at Lawrence Orr Elementary and would like to volunteer, please contact Heike Biller (heike@treescharlotte.org) directly.
Once registered, more detailed information will be emailed to you the week of the event.

Meet TreesCharlotte: Wake Up - How You Can Help Fight Climate Change
2019-03-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Charlotte, 234 N Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte, NC, 28211, United States
Join the Climate Reality Project Charlotte Chapter, The Unitarian Universalist Church of Charlotte, Sustain Charlotte, The Sierra Club Charlotte Chapter, Clean Air Carolina, Life From the Ground, The Green Assistant, TreesCharlotte, Charlotte 350, Green Faith, and The Charlotte Area Green Party for a conversation on how you can get involved to help fight climate change.
The event will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Charlotte in Cotswold (234 N. Sharon Amity Road). Tabling will begin at 6PM, with the speaking program beginning promptly at 630PM. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with speakers and organizations following the 2 hour program. The program is as follows:
– Welcome by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Charlotte
– The Impacts of Climate Change by The Climate Reality Project Charlotte Chapter
– Climate Justice by Clean Air Carolina
– Charlotte’s SEAP and Land Use, Buildings, and Transportation by Sustain Charlotte
– North Carolina Governor’s Resolution and the Green New Deal by The Sierra Club Charlotte Chapter
– Plastics and the Circular Economy by The Charlotte Area Green Party
– Gardening and Composting by Life, From the Ground
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33rd Annual Elizabeth 8k Road Race
2019-03-23 | 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 USATF-certified course (certificate NC18014DF), 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 Elizabeth 8K is an independent race, organized by volunteers from the Elizabeth neighborhood. Proceeds benefit the Elizabeth Community Association, the beautification of Elizabeth, and the replenishing of tree canopies in the neighborhood and across the city. A portion of net race proceeds go to TreesCharlotte.
For more information or to register for the event, please visit www.elizabeth8k.com.
A few seasoned TreeMasters are needed to help distribute trees to participants.

photo credits: Jim Dimitroff

CPCC Harris Conference Center TreeDay Event
2019-03-22 13:00 - 15:30 | Harris Conference Center, 3216 CPCC Harris Campus Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
In celebration of Arbor Day, TreesCharlotte will be planting 45 trees around CPCC’s Harris Conference Center campus.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 25 for this TreeDay. Register early as our events “sell out” quickly. Only 20 spots remain.
Volunteer groups of 10 or more, please contact events director, Heike Biller.
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 17.
Once registered, more detailed information will be emailed to you the week of the event.

NC Arbor Day, 2019
2019-03-22
Celebrate trees! North Carolina celebrates Arbor Day on the first Friday following March 15.
Learn more about the history of Arbor Day here.

Stewardship at Southwest Middle 3/20/19
2019-03-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Southwest Middle School, 13624 Steele Creek Road, Charlotte, NC, 28273, United States
Stewarding the 600+ trees planted in the Fall of 2017 at Southwest Middle is such a big job that we are hosting this second Stewardship event. 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 50 for this Stewardship event. Deadline to register is Sunday, March 17.
Events are held rain or shine.

The Go Big TreeStore
2019-03-19 11:30 - 14:00 | City of Charlotte Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
When it comes to building canopy, the bigger the better. Which is why we’re ending our season in a BIG way: A final everything-must-go, clearance blowout of Oaks, Chinese Chestnuts, Beeches and Elms on Tuesday, March 19, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at TreesCharlotte Headquarters.
These canopy champions are some of TreesCharlotte’s favorites. They do amazing work cleaning our air and water, providing shade and welcoming wildlife. If you’re ready to make a big impact on Charlotte’s urban forest, this is your chance!
Because this is our season ender, we’re letting every shopper take home up to 3 trees! Yes, that’s 3 FREE trees! It’s like a Buy 1 Free Tree, Get 2 Free. And they’re free!
The fine print:

Three 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.
Trees are in 7-gallon containers, range from 6-10′ tall, and will not be reserved or transported.

Are you ready to show some Big Tree Love? No pre-registration for this TreeStore – just show up on Tuesday!

We’re looking for a few TreeMasters to help.
