TreesCharlotte

"End of Season" City Wide TreeStore
2016-03-19 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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 as well as a valid email address must be provided in order to participate.
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.

30th Annual Elizabeth 8K Road Race
2016-03-19 08:00 - 11:00
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.
The Elizabeth 8K Road Race is Charlotte’s oldest road race and features a USATF-certified course (certificate # NC15016DF) 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 youth runners and the Liz Kids’ Fun Run for the little ones. Participants will enjoy Elizabeth 8K racing shirts (while supplies last), post-race refreshments and beer, live music from School of Rock, and even our very own Elvis, a.k.a., the Big E! 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.

Keeping Watch on Air Opening Reception
2016-03-18 18:00 - 20:00 | UNC Charlotte Center City, 320 E. 9th Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
The College of Arts + Architecture and the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute present the third year of the KEEPING WATCH initiative with a focus on local air quality and the role that Charlotte’s tree canopy plays in a healthy environment. Programming throughout the spring will include exhibitions, panel discussions, public art, film screenings, and community activities.
The opening reception on March 18, which coincides with NC Arbor Day, will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
The Projective Eye Gallery will present works from five artists: Jed Berk (California), Charlie Brouwer (Virginia), Linda Foard Roberts (Charlotte), Berndnaut Smilde (The Netherlands), and Robert Wiens (Canada). The exhibition runs March 18 through May 28.
Floating throughout the gallery, Jed Berk’s interactive “Blubber Bots” become a tangible metaphor for the air that surrounds us, suggesting the mystery of what is in air and how we both react to it and affect it. Berndnaut Smilde’s wall-sized photographic image of an ‘indoor cloud’ from his Nimbus series will prompt a discussion of the need for healthy air inside buildings as well as outside.
The issues of mature tree canopy and clear-cutting will be addressed with the help of a life-size tree constructed in the gallery by Charlie Brouward. Likewise, Robert Wiens’s large watercolors of tree segments will highlight issues of tree and forest conservation. Not unlike historical botanical illustrations, these detailed watercolors bring attention to the individuality of each tree. Linda Foard Roberts’s newly created image of a grand, mature tree will evoke the emotional attachments many people have to trees. Upright and healthy, the tree reminds us of the longevity of immense canopy trees and their many contributions to a community’s well-being.
In partnership with the gallery and KEEPING WATCH on AIR, Clean Air Carolina will present Particle Falls, a public art installation projected on the side of the UNC Charlotte Center City building from March 4 through April 25. Artist Andrea Polli’s animation of real-time air quality data makes visible to the public the invisible particulate matter in air pollution.
The College of Arts + Architecture is grateful to media sponsor WFAE 90.7fm for support of KEEPING WATCH.

Arbor Day Events throughout Charlotte
2016-03-18
TreesCharlotte is celebrating North Carolina’s Arbor Day by partnering with the Charlotte Tree Advisory Commission and CMS to host multiple tree events throughout Charlotte. Schools we will be visiting include Cotswold Elementary, Hawk Ridge, Hornets’ Nest Elementary Marie G. Davis, Oakhurst Elementary, Shamrock Elementary and Robert F. Kennedy Middle School.

Renaissance West TreeDay
2016-03-16 13:00 - 16:30
With generous support fromCrescent Communities, TreesCharlotte will be planting trees in the Renaissance West community. Volunteers from Crescent Communities will be helping to plant approximately 140 trees.
We love our volunteers, however, general volunteers are not needed for this event. Please check the events calendar for other volunteer opportunities.

Charlotte Screening of "America's First Forest"
2016-03-15 18:30 - 21:00
Join us for the Charlotte screening of the PBS special “America’s First Forest,” presented by CROWN, in partnership with Earthkeepers at Myers Park Baptist Church, Clean Air Carolina, KeepingWatch.org and TreesCharlotte. Following the 1-hour documentary, there will be a panel discussion with our special guests:

Dr. James Lewis, Forest History Society, Historian and Executive Producer of America’s First Forest
Aaron Shapiro, Associate Professor and Director of Public History at UNCC. He started and directed the public history program at Auburn University and previously served as national historian for the US Forest Service in Washington, DC
Chris Miller, RF, ALC AFM Land Sales, LLC – American Forest Management, Inc.
Laura Parker, Forest Planning Manager, American Forest Management, Inc.

Panel Moderator will be Staci Clark, Director of Operations, TreesCharlotte.
Learn more about Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment story.

Branching Out with U.S. Green Building Council
2016-03-15 17:30 - 19:30
Networking event to support Charlotte’s tree canopy, which will include drinks and light appetizers, sponsored by Emerging Professionals.
Tickets are $5.00 in advance or $10.00 at the door
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NeighborWoods Pre-Application Workshop - March 14, 2016
2016-03-14 12:00 - 13:00
TreesCharlotte’s NeighborWoods program is open to all neighborhood-based organizations in Charlotte. Neighborhoods interested in participating in the NeighborWoods program must apply. Neighborhoods with strong resident participation and limited tree canopy are eligible to participate in NeighborWoods – generally eligibility is limited to communities in which at least 150 trees can be given away and planted.
Charlotte’s Neighborhood Matching Grant (NMG) eligible geography communities can receive trees at no cost.* Neighborhoods needing trees but outside the NMG geography can participate in the NeighborWoods program through the Tree It Forward option.
TreesCharlotte depends on corporate, individual and foundation donations – all our trees are purchased with donated funds. Tree It Forward neighborhoods are asked to contribute a portion of the costs of trees and the community event. See NeighborWoods for details.
The tree planting season runs from October to April each year. NeighborWoods applications for the Fall 2016 – Spring 2017 planting season are now being accepted. Participation in one Pre-Application Workshop is required.
Upcoming Workshops:

Thursday, February 11, 6:00-7:00 pm – Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road
Tuesday, March 1, 6:00-7:00 pm – Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road
Monday, March 14, noon-1:00 pm – Old City Hall, 600 East Trade Street
Thursday, March 31, 6:00-7:00 pm – Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road

Workshops are held at the locations indicated. Free parking is available at both locations. Additional workshops may be requested by calling 704-577-2004 or emailing dave@treescharlotte.org. Learn more about NeighborWoods and how to apply here.
*Check your eligibility for free trees in your community 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.

Cochrane Collegiate Academy and Devonshire Elementary TreeDay Event
2016-03-12 09:00 - 11:30 | Cochrane Collegiate Academy, 6200 Starhaven Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28215, United States
With generous support from District Rotary, TreesCharlotte will be planting trees on the campuses of Cochrane Collegiate Academy and Devonshire Elementary.
Children activities will be provided between 9:00 and 10:00 am by our community partner, NC Wildlife Federation.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 250 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 6. Click here to register.
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.

Seedling Preparation event - March 10
2016-03-10 17:00 - 19:30
Help is needed to prepare seedlings to be given away at events around Charlotte. This is a great opportunity for groups or organizations and for anyone needing school community service hours; appropriate for anyone eight years or older.
Volunteers will soak seedlings in water, wrap them in newspaper and place them in a bag, then attach a card to the bag.
Seedlings are bare root and very messy. Come prepared to get dirty.
Simply RSVP below with your name and number of people in your group.

Polo Ridge Elementary and Flat Branch Park TreeDay Event
2016-03-05 09:00 - 11:30 | Polo Ridge Elementary, 11830 Tom Short Road, Charlotte, NC, 28277, United States
TreesCharlotte will be planting approximately 220 trees on the Polo Ridge Elementary campus and neighboring Flat Branch Park.
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. Children 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Children activities will be provided between 9:00 and 10:00 am by our community partner, NC Wildlife Federation.
Events are held rain or shine. A modest rainfall actually provides ideal planting conditions.
Deadline to register is Sunday, February 28. Click here to register.
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.

Winterfield Park TreeDay
2016-03-03 09:00 - 11:30
With generous support fromDuke Energy, TreesCharlotte will be planting trees in Winterfield Park. Volunteers from Duke Energy will be helping to plant approximately 125 trees.
We love our volunteers, however, general volunteers are not needed for this event. Please check the events calendar for other volunteer opportunities.

NeighborWoods Pre-Application Workshop - March 1, 2016
2016-03-01 18:00 - 19:00

Grier Heights, Chantilly, and Elizabeth NeighborWoods
2016-02-27 09:00 - 11:30
Our goal is to give away approximately 150 trees to the residents of the Grier Heights, Chantilly, and Elizabeth neighborhoods.
Children activities will be provided between 9:00 and 10:00 am by our community partner, NC Wildlife Federation.
Residents are invited to come out, learn about trees and take a few home to plant. TreeMasters will be on hand to demonstrate proper techniques for planting and maintaining trees. If you are a resident of Grier Heights, Chantilly, and Elizabeth and would like to sign up for trees, please click here. Deadline to register for trees is Friday, February 19.

Seedling Prep and Stewardship at West Charlotte High School
2016-02-24 09:00 - 11:30 | West Charlotte High School, 2219 Senior Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28216, United States
TreesCharlotte is returning to the campus of West Charlotte High School to do routine maintenance on the trees that were planted over the years and to prepare seedlings to be given away at Arbor Day celebrations.
We love our volunteers, however, general volunteers are not needed for this event. Please check the events calendar for other volunteer opportunities.

Stewardship Event at Military and Global Leadership Academy at Marie G. Davis
2016-02-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Marie G. Davis, 3351 Griffith Street, Charlotte, 28203, United States
TreesCharlotte is returning to the campus of Military and Global Leadership Academy at Marie G. Davis to do routine maintenance on the trees planted. Volunteers from Belk will help with planting, staking and mulching trees.

We love our volunteers, however, general volunteers are not needed for this event. Please check the events calendar for other volunteer opportunities.

Hebrew Cemetery Tree Planting
2016-02-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Hebrew Cemetery, 1801 Statesville Ave, Charlotte, NC, 28206, United States
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.

Stone Creek Ranch NeighborWoods
2016-02-20 09:00 - 11:30
Our goal is to plant 100 trees in common areas and give away approximately 300 trees to the residents of the Stone Creek Ranch neighborhood in Charlotte.
Volunteers
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 50 for this event. Register early as our events “sell out” quickly.
Tree planting events are great for families and everyone is welcome. To ensure accurate active volunteer counts, please list all participants on the registration form, along with children’s ages. Children 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Events are held rain or shine. A modest rainfall actually provides ideal planting conditions.
Deadline to register to volunteer is Sunday, February 14. Click here to register.
Once registered, more detailed information will be emailed to you the week of the event.

Residents
Residents are invited to come out, learn about trees and take a few home to plant. TreeMasters will be on hand to demonstrate proper techniques for planting and maintaining trees. If you are a resident of Stone Creek Ranch and would like to sign up for trees, please click here. Deadline to register for trees is Friday, February 12.

NeighborWoods Pre-Application Workshop - February 11, 2016
2016-02-11 18:00 - 19:00

Eastway Park, Sheffield Park and Winterfield NeighborWoods
2016-01-30 09:00 - 11:30
Our goal is to give away approximately 150 trees to the residents of the Eastway Park, Sheffield Park and Winterfield neighborhoods in Charlotte. 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 Eastway Park, Sheffield Park and Winterfield. General volunteers are not needed. Please check the events calendar for other volunteer opportunities. Residents If you are a resident of Eastway Park, Sheffield Park and Winterfield and would like to sign up for trees, please click here. Deadline to register for trees is January 18, 2016.

Elon Park and Elon Park Elementary TreeDay Event
2016-01-09 09:00 - 11:30 | Elon Park Elementary School, 11425 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte, NC, 28277, United States
TreesCharlotte will be planting approximately 290 trees in Elon Park and on the campus of Elon Park Elementary.
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. 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, January 3. Click here to register.
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.

Woodbury NeighborWoods
2015-12-05 09:00 - 11:30
Our goal is to give away approximately 150 trees to the residents of the Woodbury neighborhood in East Charlotte.
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 Woodbury. General volunteers are not needed. Please check the events calendar for other volunteer opportunities.
After this event please return to this page to see photos of the morning.

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

City Wide TreeStore
2015-11-14 09:00 - 11:00

Nathaniel Alexander Elementary and Morehead Academy TreeDay Event
2015-10-31 09:00 - 11:30
TreesCharlotte is partnering with Electrolux and AXA to plant approximately 135 trees on the campuses of Nathanel Alexander Elementary and Morehead Academy.

To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 70 for this TreeDay.
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 Tuesday, October 27. Click here to register.
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.

Woodbury Common Areas TreeDay Event
2015-10-29 10:30 - 14:30
TreesCharlotte is partnering with Pulte Homes to plant approximately 250 trees in the Woodbury neighborhood.
We love our volunteers, however, this event is currently reserved for employees of Pulte Homes. Please check the events calendar for additional volunteer opportunities.

Commonwealth-Morningside and Commonwealth Park NeighborWoods
2015-10-24 09:00 - 11:30
Our goal is to give away approximately 150 trees to the residents of the Commonwealth-Morningside and Commonwealth Park neighborhoods in Charlotte.
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 Commonwealth-Morningside and Commonwealth Park. General volunteers are not needed. Please check the events calendar for other volunteer opportunities.
After this event please return to this page to see photos of the morning.
Residents
If you are a resident of Commonwealth-Morningside and Commonwealth Park and would like to sign up for trees, please click here.

Lake Wylie Elementary TreeDay Event
2015-10-23 12:30 - 16:00 | Lake Wylie Elementary School, 13620 Erwin Road, Charlotte, NC, 28273, United States
Volunteers needed! Deadline to register is Wednesday, October 21. Click here to register.
TreesCharlotte is partnering with Carolinas Healthcare System to plant approximately 200 trees on the campus of Lake Wylie Elementary School.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 100 for this TreeDay.
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 Wednesday, October 21. Click here to register.
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.

Lakeview School TreeDay Event
2015-10-17 09:30 - 12:00 | Lakeview School, 3127 Kalynne Street, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
TreesCharlotte will be planting approximately 45trees on the campus of Lakeview School.
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.
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 11. Click here to register.
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.

Lakewood NeighborWoods
2015-10-17 09:00 - 11:30
Our goal is to give away approximately 150 trees to the residents of the Lakewood community in Charlotte.
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 Lakewood. General volunteers are not needed. Please check the events calendar for other volunteer opportunities.
After this event please return to this page to see photos of the morning.
Residents
If you are a resident of Lakewood and would like to sign up for trees, please click here.

Winget Park Elementary TreeDay Event
2015-10-10 09:00 - 11:30 | Winget Park Elementary School, 12235 Winget Road, Charlotte, NC, 28278, United States
TreesCharlotte will be planting approximately 250 trees on the campus of Winget Park Elementary.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 125 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, October 4. Click here to register.
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.
