TreeFolks grows the urban forest of Central Texas through tree planting, education and community partnerships. We invite businesses, schools, government, community groups and individuals to join us in creating a healthier environment and enhancing the quality of urban life.  Since its inception in 1989, TreeFolks has planted tens of thousands of trees in Austin and Central Texas at:

• Schools 
• Retirement homes
• Housing Projects
• Parks
• Green Spaces
• Rights of Way and Medians
• Neighborhoods
• Preserves
• Green Belts
  
  Go to our Programs Page for a look at how we accomplish what we do.
  
  How Can You Become a Part Of TreeFolks?
  
• Plant trees and help them grow! Download a copy of our Tree Growing Guide for information about how to choose, plant and care for your trees or you can purchase the full Tree Growing Guide for Austin and the Hill Country or the Fruit and Nut Tree Growing Guide for Central Texas from our Online Store.
• Become a TreeFolks Member.  TreeFolks has a membership package for every budget.  If you absolutely, positively can't become a member right now, register to receive the latest tree and TreeFolks news and/or to receive notice of volunteer opportunities.
• Give to TreeFolks at your workplace through Earthshare of Texas.  If your employer offers Earthshare as an option in their workplace giving compaign you can give in tiny increments throughout the year without ever writing a check. If your employer doesn't offer workplace giving please contact us.  Workplace giving doesn't have to cost your employer anything and it gives you and your fellow employees an opportunity to give in a way that doesn't "hurt" as much as writing one big check.  Click the logo below for more information about EarthShare of Texas.
  
  
                                                        
  • TreeFolks, Inc. is a 501C3 non-profit corporation.  Membership in or donations to TreeFolks may be tax deductible.
    Volunteer with TreeFolks at public tree plantings and work days. Go to our Calendar Page for a full schedule of events.
  • Participate in one of our exciting Programs!

  Board Members

  President, Ryan Gossen,                                   Connie Leaverton, 
  Certified Arborist                                              Walk About Productions

  Beth Petropoulis,                                              Secretary, Marcus Gore, 
  National Credit Association                               MRGA Architecture

  Mary Ann Neely,                                               Jimmy Williams,
  Lower Colorado River Authority                        Austin Independant School District
  

  Colleen Dieter,                                                Chris Searles, 
  Red Wheel Barrow Plants                                 Good Common Sense  
  
  Sara McCabe,                                
  Texas Monthly
                                  
  Staff- for a full introduction to TreeFolks' Staff click here.