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September 2019
Show & Help: Seed Savers
Join us at our first Show and Help of the season. You'll learn about the trees of the Barton Creek Greenbelt and even get to take some seeds home with you! In partnership with the Central Texas Seed Savers, we will be collecting seeds from local trees with specific emphasis on Black Walnuts. Students are encouraged to save seeds themselves or dutifully donate them to the Austin Seed Library, but any leftovers will be distributed with TreeFolks’ partnered growers in…
Find out more »October 2019
Tree I.D. Workshop with Shoal Creek Conservancy
TreeFolks and Shoal Creek Conservancy are partnering to bring this Introduction to Urban Forest Stewardship Tree ID Tour and Tree ID Workshop. Come explore the urban forest with TreeFolks Education Coordinator Collin McMichael and Shoal Creek Program Coordinator Maria Darr. Maria will start us off with a discussion on Shoal Creek Conservancy and how they act as stewards of the creek, and then Collin will lead students through the trail on a guided tree tour. After a brief break, anyone…
Find out more »NeighborWoods 200 Tree Adoption at Walnut Creek
In partnership with the Community Tree Preservation Division, TreeFolks is giving away 200 free trees to Austin Residents and Austin Energy Electricity customers through our NeighborWoods program. Our first adoption event of the season will be at St. Mark United Methodist Church from 9 am to 12 pm. Trees are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and we will distribute one tree per person. Please bring a Photo I.D, Austin Energy Electricity Bill, or Austin Library Card as proof of residency. Trees…
Find out more »30th Anniversary RootBall
Join us at our annual RootBall Gala as we celebrate our 30th anniversary! You can look forward to some amazing silent auction items, a lovely sit-down dinner, local live music, delicious cocktails, and endless fun! We currently have an array of sponsorship packages available and plan to release individual tickets closer to the event! Click on the ticket link for more information. Stay tuned for updates but don't forget to save the date! You don't want to miss this collaboration…
Find out more »Workshop: Curing Plant Blindness and Beginner Tree ID Walk
If you're looking for a fun and educational event to attend, this is the one for you! Join as at Karst Preserve at Western Oaks for a two-part workshop. Beginning at 10 am our Education Coordinator, Collin McMichael will take you on a casual beginner tree id walk that will reintroduce you to nature and teach you about the trees of the preserve. Then, after a short break, we will bring out our Tree ID Keys to begin a more…
Find out more »NeighborWoods 500 Tree Adoption at HopeFest
In partnership with the Community Tree Preservation Division, TreeFolks is giving away 200 free trees to Austin Residents and Austin Energy Electricity customers through our NeighborWoods program. Our second adoption event of the season will be at the annual HopeFest from 9:30 am to 3 pm. Trees are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and we will distribute one tree per person. Please bring a Photo I.D, Austin Energy Electricity Bill, or Austin Library Card as proof of residency. Trees are subject to availability. Below…
Find out more »Trick or Tree-t: Halloween Tree Planting!
TreeFolks, in partnership with Travis County Parks, will host a volunteer event to plant trees on the grounds of Webberville Park. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed as well as coffee and light refreshments. If you are volunteering with a group, please fill out our Group Application Form. Details about the event will be sent out via email no later than 24 hours prior to the event. We look forward to planting with you! To sign up…
Find out more »November 2019
Ready, Set, Plant! Roy Guerrero Park Wetland
Join TreeFolks & their community partners for a seedling planting at Roy Guererro Metropolitan Park. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed as well as coffee and light refreshments. If you are volunteering with a group, please fill out our Group Application Form. Details about the event will be sent out via email no later than 24 hours prior to the event. We look forward to planting with you! To sign up click here! Ready, Set, Plant! events…
Find out more »December 2019
Ready, Set, Plant! Longhorn Shores at Lady Bird Lake
Ready, Set, Plant! - Join TreeFolks & their community partners for a seedling planting at Longhorn Shores. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed as well as coffee and light refreshments. If you are volunteering with a group, please fill out our Group Application Form. Details about the event will be sent out via email no later than 24 hours prior to the event. We look forward to planting with you! To sign up, click here! Ready, Set,…
Find out more »Ready, Set, Plant! Blunn Creek Greenbelt at Sunset Lane
Join TreeFolks & their community partners for a seedling planting at Blunn Creek Greenbelt. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed as well as coffee and light refreshments. If you are volunteering with a group, please fill out our Group Application Form. Details about the event will be sent out via email no later than 24 hours prior to the event. We look forward to planting with you! To sign up, click here! Ready, Set, Plant! events are…
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