TreesCharlotte

NeighborWoods Pre-Application Workshop - March 1, 2016
2016-03-01 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | NC
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.

Grier Heights, Chantilly, and Elizabeth NeighborWoods
2016-02-27 09:00 - 11:30 | NC
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 | NC
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 | NC

Eastway Park, Sheffield Park and Winterfield NeighborWoods
2016-01-30 09:00 - 11:30 | NC
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 | NC
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 | NC
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.

Nathaniel Alexander Elementary and Morehead Academy TreeDay Event
2015-10-31 09:00 - 11:30 | NC
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 | NC
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 | NC
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 | NC
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.

Northwoods NeighborWoods
2015-10-03 09:00 - 11:30 | NC
Due to the extreme weather forecasted this weekend, this event has been postponed until October 10. Thank you for your understanding.
Our goal is to give away approximately 270 trees to the residents of the Northwoods neighborhood in Northwest 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 Northwoods. 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 Northwoods and would like to sign up for trees, please click here.

TreeMaster Certification Course
2015-09-10 17:30 - 19:30 | NC
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.
What do TreeMasters do?
TreeMasters attend this free 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.

Tree Canopy Action Summit IV
2015-05-04 11:00 - 13:30 | NC
The goal of the Summit is to share in an interesting and interactive discussion of the topics most relevant to our urban forest. This year’s Summit guest speaker will be Matthew Stephens, Director of Street Tree Planting-New York City Parks & Recreation. Matt will share lessons from New York City’s MillionTrees campaign including the value of tree diversification, long term care of the urban forest, and the means and power of community engagement.

Seedling Preparation event - April 23
2015-04-23 15:00 - 17:30 | NC
Help is needed to prepare 3,400 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.

Seedling Preparation Event - April 20
2015-04-20 15:00 - 17:30 | NC
Help is needed to prepare 1,700 seedlings to be given away at Earthday 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.

Brightwalk and Anita Stroud Park TreeDay Event
2015-04-18 09:00 - 11:30 | Brightwalk and Anita Stroud Park, 2215 Double Oaks Road, Charlotte, NC, 28206, United States
Our last event of the 2014-15 planting season and the weather was hot. Nevertheless, 172 trees were planted by passionate volunteers. View photos of the event on our Flickr page.

Our goal is to plant 176 trees in the Brightwalk neighborhood and Anita Stroud Park. Volunteers will be planting trees in common areas throughout the neighborhood and park.
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.
Deadline to register is noon on April 17. 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.

End of Planting Season TreeStore
2015-04-11 09:00 - 11:00 | NC
Our first community wide TreeStore held at the City of Charlotte’s Landscape Management facility was a huge success. View photos of the event on our Flickr page.
Are you a resident of Charlotte? Do you need some trees for your yard? TreesCharlotte is hosting an “end of planting season” TreeStore. Each Charlotte household is eligible for up to two free trees. Proof of Charlotte residency 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 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.

Stewardship at West Charlotte High School
2015-04-11 09:00 - 11:30 | NC
TreesCharlotte is returning to the West Charlotte High School 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 25. 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, April 8. Click here to register.
Once registered, more detailed information will be emailed to you the week of the event.

Community House School TreeDay
2015-04-10 12:00 - 16:00 | Community House School, 9500 Community House Road, Charlotte, NC, 28277, United States
Although it looked like it was going to storm, the weather held off so volunteers from Carolinas HealthCare System could plant 272 trees. BBQ provided by North Carolina growers was enjoyed by everyone. View photos of the event on our Flickr page.

TreesCharlotte is partnering with Carolinas Healthcare System to plant approximately 500 trees on the campus of Community House 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.
A free lunch will be served, buffet style, starting at noon until the start of the event.
Tree planting events are held rain or shine. A modest rainfall actually provides ideal planting conditions.
Deadline to register is Friday, April 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.

Phillip O Berry Academy TreeDay event
2015-03-28 09:00 - 23:30 | Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology, 1430 Alleghany Street, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
This high school campus is a little greener with the addition of 152 trees. View photos of the event on our Flickr page.

With generous support from the Women’s Impact Fund, TreesCharlotte will be planting approximately 130 trees on the campus of Phillip O Berry Academy.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 80 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 Monday, March 16. 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.

Madison Park at Wallace Farms and Sinclair Place NeighborWoods TreeDay
2015-03-21 09:00 - 11:30 | NC
It was a beautiful morning to be giving away trees and planting in the common areas. View photos of the event on our Flickr page.

Our goal is to plant 200 trees in the Madison Park at Wallace Farms and Sinclair Place neighborhoods 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 30 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.
Children activities will be provided during the event by the NC Wildlife Federation.
NeighborWoods tree planting events are held rain or shine. A modest rainfall actually provides ideal planting conditions.
Deadline to register is March 13. 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 Madison Park at Wallace Farms or Sinclair Place and would to sign up for trees, please click here.

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.
