TreesCharlotte

Briarwood Elementary TreeDay Event
2017-03-31 12:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Briarwood Elementary, 1001 Wilann Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28215, United States
TreesCharlotte is partnering with Carolinas HealthCare System and Global Endowment Management to plant trees on the campus of Briarwood Elementary and neighboring park. Volunteers from Carolinas HealthCare System and Global Endowment Management will be helping to plant approximately 100 trees.
We love our volunteers, however, general volunteers are not needed for this event. Please check the events calendar for other volunteer opportunities.
TreeMasters, if you would like to volunteer at this event, please click here.

Seedling Preparation event - March 28
2017-03-28 17:30 - 19:30 | City of Charlotte Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
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.

Stewardship Event at Ranson Middle School
2017-03-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Ranson IB Middle School, 5850 Statesville Road, Charlotte, NC, 28269, United States
Thank you to all the volunteers that have registered for this event. We have reached capacity and can no longer accept any volunteer registrations. Please visit our events calendar for other “open” events this spring.
TreesCharlotte is returning to the campus of Ranson Middle School to do routine maintenance on the trees planted in October, 2014. Volunteers will help with mulching and staking existing trees.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 30 for this Stewardship event. Deadline to register is Sunday, March 19.
Events are held rain or shine. A modest rainfall actually provides ideal planting conditions.

Stewardship Event at Waddell Language Academy
2017-03-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Waddell High School, 7030 Nations Ford Road, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States
TreesCharlotte is partnering with Carolinas HealthCare System to steward trees on the campus of Waddell Language Academy. Volunteers will mulch and stake trees that were planted on the campus in Fall, 2013.
We love our volunteers, however, general volunteers are not needed for this event. Please check the events calendar for other volunteer opportunities.
TreeMasters, if you would like to volunteer at this event, please click here.

End of Season City-Wide TreeStore
2017-03-18 09:00 - 11:00 | City of Charlotte Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
This is a Rain or Shine event.
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 (such as a driver’s license, utility bill, etc.) as well as a valid email address must be provided in order to participate. One of the missions of TreesCharlotte is to help the City of Charlotte and City Council reach their goal of 50% tree canopy by 2050. We therefore limit our efforts to expand the canopy within city limits and limit participation to Charlotte residents.
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.

NC Arbor Day Celebrations throughout Charlotte
2017-03-17
TreesCharlotte is celebrating North Carolina’s Arbor Day by partnering with the Charlotte Tree Advisory Commission and CMS to host a tree festival at Briarwood Elementary.
We love our volunteers; however, we do not need volunteers for this event.
If you are a TreeMaster and would like to volunteer, please click here to register.
Learn about the TreeMaster program.

Southview Park TreeDay
2017-03-16 09:00 - 11:30
With generous support from Charlotte Country Day School, TreesCharlotte will be planting trees on the Southview Park campus. Volunteers from the school will be helping to plant approximately 150 trees.
We love our volunteers, however, general volunteers are not needed for this event. Please check the events calendar for other volunteer opportunities.
TreeMasters, if you would like to volunteer at this event, please click here.

Stewardship Event at W.G. Byers School
2017-03-13 10:00 - 12:00 | W G Byers, 1415 Hamilton St, Charlotte, 28206
TreesCharlotte is partnering with Carolinas HealthCare System to steward trees on the campus of Walter G. Byers School. Volunteers will mulch and stake trees that were planted on the campus in April, 2014.
We love our volunteers, however, general volunteers are not needed for this event. Please check the events calendar for other volunteer opportunities.
TreeMasters, if you would like to volunteer at this event, please click here.

Maplewoods and Hucks Landing NeighborWoods Event
2017-03-11 10:00 - 11:00
This event has been reschedule from January 28 to March 11.
TreesCharlotte is pleased to partner with the Maplewoods and Hucks Landing communities for a Tree-It-Forward NeighborWoods event. Our goal is to distribute approximately 150 trees to the residents of these two communities.
Tree It Forward neighborhood participants contribute a portion of the cost of the trees and the event. Their contribution helps to offset these expenses.
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 Maplewoods or Hucks Landing and would like to sign up for trees, please click here or click the “Get Trees” button at the top of the page. Deadline to register for trees is Friday, March 3.

TreeMasters, if you would like to volunteer at this event, please click here.

Avensong NeighborWoods Event
2017-03-11 09:00 - 11:00
Thanks to Wells Fargo for their generous support of our NeighborWoods program. Our goal is to give away approximately 150 trees to residents of the Avensong neighborhood.
Residents are invited to come out, learn about trees and take a few home to plant. TreeMasters will be on hand to demonstrate proper techniques for planting and maintaining trees.
If you are a resident of Avensong and would like to sign up for trees, please click here or the “Get Trees” button at the top of the page. Deadline to register for trees is Friday, March 3.

TreeMasters, if you would like to volunteer at this event, please click here.

Robert F. Kennedy Middle School Mini TreeDay
2017-03-10 08:30 - 11:00 | Kennedy Middle School, 4000 Gallant Lane, Charlotte, NC, 28273, United States
TreesCharlotte will be planting approximately 20 trees on the campus of Robert F. Kennedy Middle School.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 10 for this TreeDay.
Events are held rain or shine. A modest rainfall actually provides ideal planting conditions.
Deadline to register is Monday, March 6.
Once registered, more detailed information will be emailed to you the week of the event.

NeighborWoods Pre-Application Workshop - March 9, 2017
2017-03-09 12:00 - 13:00
Through the NeighborWoods program, TreesCharlotte, in partnership with Charlotte’s Housing and Neighborhood Services, works with neighborhood groups in Charlotte to plant trees, educate residents about proper tree care and maintenance, and replensih the urban tree canopy.
Successful NeighborWoods events involve strong participation by residents and are generally limited to communities in which at least 150 trees can be given away and planted.
Charlotte’s Neighborhood Matching Grant (NMG) eligible 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 2017 – Spring 2018 planting season are now being accepted. Participation in one Pre-Application Workshop is required.
Upcoming Workshops:

Monday, January 23, 6:00-7:00 pm – Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road
Thursday, February 2, 6:00-7:00 pm – Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road
Wednesday, February 15, noon-1:00 pm – Old City Hall, 600 East Trade Street
Thursday, March 9, noon-1:00 pm – Old City Hall, 600 East Trade Street

Free parking is available at the workshop locations indicated. Additional workshops may be requested by calling 704-309-9441 or emailing chuck@treescharlotte.org. Learn more about NeighborWoods and how to apply here.
*Check your eligibility for free trees in your community here.
Enter your address or parcel ID number, and your eligibility will be shown in the information bubble.

Cameron Wood NeighborWoods Event
2017-03-04 08:30 - 12:00
Our goal is to give away approximately 150 trees to residents of the Cameron Wood neighborhood and plant trees in their common area. The tree give away portion of the event will be held from 8:30-10:00am while the volunteer/common area planting will take place from 10:00am-noon.
Volunteers
Thank you to all the volunteers and TreeMasters that have registered to help out. We have reached capacity for this event. Please visit our events calendar for other open volunteer opportunities.
We are seeking volunteers to help plant the common areas and are asked to arrive by 10:00am. To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 30 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 26.
Residents
Residents are invited to come out, learn about trees and take a few home to plant. The tree give away portion starts at 8:30am. TreeMasters will be on hand to demonstrate proper techniques for planting and maintaining trees. If you are a resident of Cameron Wood and would like to sign up for trees, please click here or the “Get Trees” button at the top of the page. Deadline to register for trees is Friday, February 24.
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.

Winding Springs Elementary TreeDay Event
2017-02-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Winding Springs Elementary, 6601 Horace Mann Road, Charlotte, NC, 28269, United States
With generous support from District Rotary, TreesCharlotte will be planting approximately 200 trees on the campus of Winding Springs 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 175 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, February 19.
Once registered, more detailed information will be emailed to you the week of the event.

NeighborWoods Pre-Application Workshop - February 15, 2017
2017-02-15 12:00 - 13:00

Hebrew Cemetery TreeDay Event
2017-02-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Hebrew Cemetery, 1801 Statesville Ave, Charlotte, NC, 28206, United States
Volunteers from the Jewish community will be helping to plant 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.
Thank you to the TreeMasters that have signed up. We have reached capacity for this event.

Landen Meadows NeighborWoods Event
2017-02-11 08:30 - 12:00
TreesCharlotte is pleased to partner with the Landen Meadows community for a Tree-It-Forward NeighborWoods event. Our goal is to plant over 150 trees in common areas and give away approximately 100 trees to the residents of the Landen Meadows neighborhood in Charlotte. Tree It Forward neighborhood participants contribute a portion of the cost of the trees and the event. Their contribution helps to offset these expenses.
Volunteers
Excitement for our volunteer tree planting events has been Tree-mendous. To ensure a fun and safe event, we have reached maximum capacity for this event. Please visit the community calendar for additional opportunities.
Volunteers are needed to help plant the common areas and are asked to arrive by 10:00am. To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 75 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.
Residents
Residents are invited to come out, learn about trees and take a few home to plant. Event starts at 8:30am. TreeMasters will be on hand to demonstrate proper techniques for planting and maintaining trees. If you are a resident of Landen Meadows and would like to sign up for trees, please click here or the “Get Trees” button at the top of the page. Deadline to register for trees is Sunday, February 5.
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.

Stewardship at Elon Park Elementary
2017-02-04 09:30 - 11:30 | Elon Park Elementary School, 11425 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte, NC, 28277, United States
TreesCharlotte is returning to the campus of Elon Park Elementary School to do routine maintenance on the trees planted in January, 2016. Volunteers from Vanguard will help with staking and mulching existing trees.
We love our volunteers, however, general volunteers are not needed for this event. Please check the events calendar for other volunteer opportunities.
If you are a TreeMaster and would like to volunteer, click here to register.
Learn about the TreeMaster program.

NeighborWoods Pre-Application Workshop - February 2, 2017
2017-02-02 18:00 - 19:00 | City of Charlotte Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
Through the NeighborWoods program, TreesCharlotte, in partnership with Charlotte’s Housing and Neighborhood Services, works with neighborhood groups in Charlotte to plant trees, educate residents about proper tree care and maintenance, and replenish the urban tree canopy.
Successful NeighborWoods events involve strong participation by residents and are generally limited to communities in which at least 150 trees can be given away and planted.
Charlotte’s Neighborhood Matching Grant (NMG) eligible 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 2017 – Spring 2018 planting season are now being accepted. Participation in one Pre-Application Workshop is required.
Upcoming Workshops:

Monday, January 23, 6:00-7:00 pm – Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road
Thursday, February 2, 6:00-7:00 pm – Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road
Wednesday, February 15, noon-1:00 pm – Old City Hall, 600 East Trade Street
Thursday, March 9, noon-1:00 pm – Old City Hall, 600 East Trade Street

Free parking is available at the workshop locations indicated. Additional workshops may be requested by calling 704-309-9441 or emailing chuck@treescharlotte.org. Learn more about NeighborWoods and how to apply here.
*Check your eligibility for free trees in your community here.
Enter your address or parcel ID number, and your eligibility will be shown in the information bubble.

TreeMaster Certification Course
2017-01-26 17:30 - 20:00 | City of Charlotte Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
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 1/2 hour workshop which features indoor and outdoor instruction, presentations, and hands-on demonstrations. Training is suited for all levels of arboriculture knowledge. Upon completion of the certification course, graduates will be provided opportunities to put their knowledge into action by serving as volunteer leaders at planting events. The TreesCharlotte planting season runs from October to roughly April 15.
Benefits of becoming a TreeMaster.
TreeMasters receive a tree of their choice at each event at which they volunteer and an orange TreesCharlotte baseball cap.
What is the time commitment?
TreeMasters are asked to commit to volunteer at a minimum of 3 regularly scheduled tree planting events annually (each about 6 hours).
How do I become a TreeMaster?
You must be at least 18 years of age and register by completing the application found here.

NeighborWoods Pre-Application Workshop - January 23, 2017
2017-01-23 18:00 - 19:00 | City of Charlotte Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States

Montclaire, Madison Park and Starmount NeighborWoods Event
2017-01-21 09:00 - 11:00
TreesCharlotte is pleased to partner with the Montclaire, Madison Park and Starmount communities for a Tree-It-Forward NeighborWoods event. Our goal is to distribute approximately 150 trees to the residents of those communities. Tree It Forward neighborhood participants contribute a portion of the cost of the trees and the event. Their contribution helps to offset these expenses.
Event location will be announced shortly.
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 Montclaire, Starmount or Madison Park and would like to sign up for trees, please click here or click the “Get Trees” button at the top of the page. Deadline to register for trees is Friday, January 13.
TreeMasters, if you would like to volunteer at this event, please click here.

Hornets Nest Elementary TreeDay Event
2016-12-10 09:00 - 11:30 | Hornets Nest Elementary, 6700 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC, 28216, United States
Thanks to the generosity of AXA, TreesCharlotte will be planting approximately 250 trees on the campus of Hornets Nest Elementary.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 125 for this TreeDay.
Events are held rain or shine. A modest rainfall actually provides ideal planting conditions.

Robert F. Kennedy Middle School TreeDay Event
2016-12-03 09:00 - 11:30 | Kennedy Middle School, 4000 Gallant Lane, Charlotte, NC, 28273, United States
TreesCharlotte will be planting approximately 300 trees on the campus of Robert F. Kennedy Middle School.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 150 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 Thursday, December 1.
Once registered, more detailed information will be emailed to you the week of the event.

Creek ReLeaf
2016-11-19
The Creek ReLeaf Program is a collaborative effort of the Charlotte Public Tree Fund, Charlotte Mecklenburg Storm water Services, the Center for Sustainability at Central Piedmont Community College, the Sierra Club Central Piedmont Group, and dedicated volunteers and financial supporters to plant trees in riparian areas (floodplain and stream buffers) of Mecklenburg County and the surrounding region. The location for this year’s event is yet to be determined.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Creek ReLeaf 2016. You can volunteer here. If you have any questions, you can contact the Charlotte TreeFund here.

Reacroft TreeDay Event
2016-11-11 13:00 - 16:00
TreesCharlotte is partnering with the Charlotte Chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization and the Reacroft community to plant approximately 125 trees in the common areas of the Reacroft neighborhood.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, we are limiting the number of volunteers to 70. 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, November 6.
Once registered, more detailed information will be emailed to you the week of the event.

City-wide TreeStore - Fall 2016
2016-11-05 09:00 - 11:00 | City of Charlotte Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
Are you a resident of the City of Charlotte? Do you need some trees for your yard? TreesCharlotte is hosting a free TreeStore. 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.

Below is a list of potential trees that may be offered during the TreeStore. These specific species are not guaranteed as we are dependent on what our growers have in stock at the time of delivery.

Acer rubrum ‘Sun Valley’ – Sun Valley Red Maple
Aesculus pavia – Red Buckeye
Betula nigra ‘Heritage’ – Heritage River Birch
Cercis canadensis ‘Carolina Sweetheart’ – Carolina Sweetheart Redbud
Chionanthus retusus “Spring Fleecing” – Spring Fleecing Fringetree
Cladrastis kentukea – Yellow Wood
Cornus florida – ‘Cherokee Brave’ Dogwood
Halesia monticola vestita – Mountain Silverbell
Ilex x ‘Nellie Stevens’ – Nellie Stevens Holly
Juniperus virginiana – Red Cedar
Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’ – Little Gem Magnolia
Magnolia virg. ‘Australis’ – Australis Virginia Magnolia
Magnolia virginiana – ‘Green Shadow’ Sweetbay Magnolia
Oxydendron – Sourwood
Pistachia chinensis – Chinese Pistache
Quercus nuttallii – Nuttall Oak
Quercus virginia – Live Oak
Styrax americanus – ‘Baby Blue’ American Styrax
Thuja x ‘Green Giant’ – Green Giant Arborvitae
Ulmus p. ‘Bosque’ – Bosque Elm

Thank you to all our volunteers and TreeMasters that have registered to help out at this event. We have plenty of help for this event. Please visit our events calendar to volunteer at another TreesCharlotte event.

Starmount Academy TreeDay Event
2016-10-29 09:00 - 11:30 | Starmount Academy, 1600 Brookdale Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28210, United States
Thanks to the generous support of Bank of America, TreesCharlotte will be planting approximately 175 trees on the campus of Starmount Academy of Excellence.
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 Sunday, October 23.
Once registered, more detailed information will be emailed to you the week of the event.

Colonial Village NeighborWoods Event
2016-10-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Sedgefield Elementary School, 715 Hartford Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28209, United States
Thanks to Wells Fargo for their generous support of our NeighborWoods program. Our goal is to give away approximately 150 trees to residents of Colonial Village. The event will take place in the parking lot of Sedgefield Elementary School.
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 Colonial Village and would like to sign up for trees, please click here or the “Get Trees” button at the top of the page. Deadline to register for trees is Friday, October 14.
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.

TreeMasters, if you would like to volunteer at this event, please click here.

Oaktoberfest
2016-10-15 10:00 - 23:00 | Latta Park, 601 East Park Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28203, United States
Arbor Fair – 10:00am-1:00pm
Book signing and giveaway, Asplundh Volts Wagon Demostration, Ask the Arborist, and seedling giveaway, plus much more!
For more information, download the flyer –oaktoberfest-flyer-final
Trees Please! with Professor Pricklethorn – 11:00am
Photosynthesis has never been this much fun! The Professor and his Air-Scrubbing Oxygen Factory will show you how trees help us every single day. Afterwards, help the Professor “energize” a newly planed tree at Latta Park!
STIHL Tour des Trees Arrival – 11:30am
What has 200 legs, loves trees and rides 600 miles on a bike? The STIHL Tour des Trees! Help cheer the arrival of thee 100 cyclists at Latta Park and find out why they’re so passionate about trees!
