TreeFolks invites you to save the date for RootBall 2025, our signature fundraising gala at the vibrant Umlauf Sculpture Garden + Museum.

What’s New at RootBall 2025?

This year’s RootBall will be more exciting than ever, celebrating trees, community, and the people who make it all grow.

🌟 Emceed by Chikage Windler

We’re thrilled to welcome back Chikage Windler, CBS Austin’s Chief Meteorologist and longtime environmental advocate, as this year’s emcee! Her warmth and energy will guide us through an unforgettable evening under the trees.

🍷 Try Your Luck at the Wine Pull

Back by popular demand: our Wine Pull invites guests to purchase a mystery bottle from a curated selection of fine wines. Every bottle’s a winner, and proceeds support TreeFolks’ reforestation programs.

🎧 Hit the Dance Floor

As the sun sets, the energy will rise with live beats from DJ Mahealani spinning feel-good music to close out the evening. Whether you’re dancing or just soaking it all in, this year’s gala promises a joyful celebration.

🌳 Honoring Champions of Our Urban Forest

Join us in honoring the very special recipients of our Lifetime Achievement Award and our Golden Shovel Awards. (honorees to be announced soon)

As we’re in a critical time to improve and protect the health and vitality of our urban forests, we are asking for your help to raise funds for continuing our mission of strengthening communities through planting and caring for trees.

Make plans to join us for an unforgettable evening of art, nature, dinner, and drinks to support TreeFolks and Central Texas reforestation. We’ll honor the roots that connect us and raise funds for this vital effort.

Save the date — and stay rooted with us.

 Thursday, October 23, 2025
 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
 Umlauf Sculpture Garden + Museum

Together we will plant the future!

Thank you to our sponsors!