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# TreeFolks

TreeFolks is an urban forestry nonprofit that empowers Central Texans to build stronger communities through planting and caring for trees.

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- [One Tree, Shared Impact: Why Free Trees Matter to Austin](https://www.treefolks.org/2026/08/11/why-free-trees-matter/) - A young tree may begin in one yard, but its impact can reach far beyond a property line. As it grows, a tree can create shade, help cool its surroundings, support wildlife, and become part of the character of a neighborhood. It can provide a place to gather, play, rest, or remember. It can also
- [TreeFolks Opens Applications for New Native Tree Nursery Training Program](https://www.treefolks.org/2026/07/13/treefolks-opens-applications-for-new-native-tree-nursery-training-program/) - For Immediate Release Héctor González, Communications Strategy Manager, TreeFolks Email: hector@treefolks.org | office: 512-575-2870 | cell: 512-903-4253 AUSTIN, Texas — July 13, 2026 — TreeFolks is now accepting applications for its inaugural Nursery of Nurseries Pilot Program, a hands-on training and mentorship opportunity designed to help more people grow native Texas trees and support reforestation
- [One Year After the July 4 Floods, TreeFolks Continues Work to Help Central Texas Landscapes and Families Heal](https://www.treefolks.org/2026/06/22/one-year-after-the-july-4-floods-treefolks-continues-work-to-help-central-texas-landscapes-and-families-heal/) - For Immediate Release Héctor González, Communications Strategy Manager, TreeFolks Email: hector@treefolks.org | office: 512-575-2870 | cell: 512-903-4253 Through Rooted in Recovery, TreeFolks is helping restore flood-damaged creek and river corridors with native trees, landowner support, and long-term care Austin, TX – June 22, 2026 – As Central Texas marks one year since the devastating July
- [Rooted in Recovery: How TreeFolks Is Helping Central Texas Restore Trees Lost in the 2025 Floods](https://www.treefolks.org/2026/05/06/rooted-in-recovery-how-treefolks-is-helping-central-texas-restore-trees-lost-in-the-2025-floods/) - After a disaster, recovery takes time. TreeFolks is helping communities restore flood-damaged creek and river corridors with native trees, long-term care, and a commitment to the future. When a landscape changes, a community feels it When the July 2025 floods moved through Central Texas, they changed more than the land. Human loss was heartfelt around
- [TreeFolks Moves Forward with Rooted in Recovery to Help Central Texas Communities Restore Trees Lost in the 2025 Floods](https://www.treefolks.org/2026/05/04/treefolks-moves-forward-with-rooted-in-recovery-to-help-central-texas-communities-restore-trees-lost-in-the-2025-floods/) - For Immediate Release Héctor González, Communications Strategy Manager, TreeFolks Email: hector@treefolks.org | office: 512-575-2870 | cell: 512-903-4253 New reforestation effort will support damaged creek and river corridors in parts of Travis, Williamson, and Burnet counties Austin, TX – May 4, 2026 – TreeFolks is moving forward with Rooted in Recovery, a post-disaster reforestation effort designed
- [TreeFolks Invites Central Texas to the Biggest Celebration of Native Trees in Central Texas at the 2026 Friends and Family Picnic](https://www.treefolks.org/2026/03/16/treefolks-invites-central-texas-to-the-biggest-celebration-of-native-trees-in-central-texas-at-the-2026-friends-and-family-picnic/) - For Immediate Release Héctor González, Communications Strategy Manager, TreeFolks Email: hector@treefolks.org | office: 512-575-2870 | cell: 512-903-4253 A one-of-a-kind community celebration at Live Oak Brewing will bring together native trees, local organizations, food, family fun, and the many living wonders connected to our urban forest. AUSTIN, Texas, March 16, 2026 — TreeFolks is inviting the
- [Meet Ashleigh Pettus, the Woman Opening Doors to Urban Forestry](https://www.treefolks.org/2026/03/12/meet-ashleigh-pettus-the-woman-opening-doors-to-urban-forestry/) - “As the sun came up… it really started to ground me.” Ashleigh Pettus did not grow up with nature as a constant companion. She was born and raised in the Bronx, where “outside” often meant blacktop, fences, and the busy pulse of city life. Parks existed, sure, but they felt like places people visited, not
- [Why Support Carbon+ Credits? Daniel Woodroffe, Environmentalist, Tells Us Why](https://www.treefolks.org/2026/02/15/why-support-carbon-credits-daniel-woodroffe-environmentalist-tells-us-why/) - When someone who creates inspiring and delightful outdoor spaces for a living chooses to support Carbon+ Credits, it’s worth leaning in. Carbon+ Credits are a local way to turn climate action into trees you can point to. One credit equals one metric ton of CO₂ removed from the atmosphere as trees planted through TreeFolks’ Central
- [A Living Legacy at Winn Elementary: How One Mother Tree Brought a Community Together](https://www.treefolks.org/2026/02/09/a-living-legacy-at-winn-elementary-how-one-mother-tree-brought-a-community-together/) - Some moments remind us why trees matter far beyond shade or beauty. They hold memory. They hold connection. And sometimes, they hold a whole community together during moments of change. That was the spirit of the Winn Elementary Mother Tree Nace Un Bosque | A Forest Is Born event, a heartfelt gathering rooted in love
- [From the Rio Grande Valley to Austin: Marcos Martinez on Trees, Resilience, and Arborama](https://www.treefolks.org/2026/02/01/from-the-rio-grande-valley-to-austin-marcos-martinez/) - “My dad made it a family event… planting this together in our front yard.“ Marcos Martinez’s relationship with trees began long before his career in urban forestry. Growing up in a new neighborhood in the Rio Grande Valley, just north of the U.S.–Mexico border, green space was scarce. There were cornfields, dust, and a few
- [Billie Eilish’s Changemaker Program Supports TreeFolks’ Reforestation Work in Central Texas](https://www.treefolks.org/2026/01/12/billie-eilishs-changemaker-program-supports-treefolks-reforestation-work-in-central-texas/) - For Immediate Release Héctor González, Communications Strategy Manager, TreeFolks Email: hector@treefolks.org | office: 512-575-2870 | cell: 512-903-4253 Austin, TX – January 12, 2026 – TreeFolks, a Central Texas nonprofit dedicated to planting and caring for trees in the communities that need them most, is honored to announce that it has received a donation through Billie
- [Community Tree Planting at Bethany Cemetery](https://www.treefolks.org/2025/12/16/community-tree-planting-at-bethany-cemetery/) - Community Gathers at Bethany Cemetery to Plant New Trees On a clear December morning, community members gathered at historic Bethany Cemetery to plant new trees and pay homage to a place that holds deep cultural and historical significance in East Austin. TreeFolks partnered with the Bethany Cemetery Association and Black Austin Tours to restore the
- [Honoring Heritage, Healing the Land: Tree Planting and Community Stewardship at Bethany Cemetery](https://www.treefolks.org/2025/12/12/honoring-heritage-healing-the-land/) - For Immediate Release Héctor González, Communications Strategy Manager, TreeFolks Email: hector@treefolks.org | office: 512-575-2870 | cell: 512-903-4253 Austin, TX – December 12, 2025 – On Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., TreeFolks will host a community tree planting event at Bethany Cemetery, located at 1330 Springdale Road in East Austin. This
- [TreeFolks Celebrates the 100,000th Free Tree for Central Texans on Texas Arbor Day](https://www.treefolks.org/2025/11/03/treefolks-celebrates-the-100000th-free-tree-for-central-texans-on-texas-arbor-day/) - For Immediate Release Héctor González, Communications Strategy Manager, TreeFolks Email: hector@treefolks.org | office: 512-575-2870 | cell: 512-903-4253 Austin, TX – November 3rd, 2025 – This Texas Arbor Day, TreeFolks celebrated a milestone nearly 30 years in the making: the adoption of the 100,000th free tree through its NeighborWoods program. For decades, TreeFolks has helped Central
- [Successful First NeighborWoods Event](https://www.treefolks.org/2025/10/07/successful-first-neighborwoods-event/) - Celebrating Our First Tree Adoption Event of the 2025-2026 Season The NeighborWoods team conducted its first Tree Adoption Event of the season on Saturday, October 4th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the H-E-B located on South Congress and Slaughter Lane. Enthusiastic nature lovers lined up as early as 9 a.m. to get two
- [TreeFolks Honored at Texas Tree Conference 2025](https://www.treefolks.org/2025/10/02/treefolks-honored-at-texas-tree-conference-2025/) - NeighborWoods Receives Award and Staff Inspire Spanish-Language Conservation Efforts At the 45th Texas Tree Conference held this fall in Waco, TreeFolks staff gathered among fellow stewards of Texas’s green future and left with both recognition and renewed purpose. The TreeFolks NeighborWoods program was honored with the Outstanding Community Forestry Program award, highlighting its work to
- [Rooted in Wonder: How Amelia DeVivo Connects Trees, Teaching, and Community](https://www.treefolks.org/2025/09/22/rooted-in-wonder-amelia-devivo/) - “We exist to be in community—not just with people, but with the non-human world too.” For Amelia DeVivo, her love of nature began in a backyard in Michigan. A giant tree with a rope swing became a centerpiece of joy and adventure, a place where she and her brothers would leap into the air and
- [Planting Equity: A Conversation with Alan Halter](https://www.treefolks.org/2025/08/13/planting-equity-a-conversation-with-alan-halter/) - For Alan Halter, environmental professional with the City of Austin, the success of urban forestry isn’t just measured in canopy coverage. It begins with people. “The number one thing for me is seeing that people are employed in the profession,” he explains. “Urban forestry needs trained staff, city programs, nonprofits, and regular planting efforts to
- [🌳 “Trees Are Infrastructure” | A Conversation with City Planner and TreeFolks Champion Maggie Valenti](https://www.treefolks.org/2025/06/09/trees-are-infrastucture-maggie-valenti/) - “Just a little piece of green in someone’s yard can transform their life.” Maggie Valenti At TreeFolks, we believe trees tell stories: of neighborhoods, resilience, and the people who help them grow. Few have shaped Austin’s urban landscape and its canopy quite like Maggie Valenti, a longtime city planner, TreeFolks board alum, and steadfast advocate
- [Rooted Together: How Trees, Art, and Community Are Growing a Greener East Austin](https://www.treefolks.org/2025/05/08/rooted-together/) - In the heart of East Austin, a remarkable collaboration has taken root, intertwining environmental stewardship, artistic expression, and community engagement. TreeFolks, The Vortex Theater, Huston-Tillotson University, and the creative team behind the performance MOTHERTREE have come together to cultivate a shared vision of growth and interconnectedness. This partnership began with a tree planting initiative at
- [Growing Dreams: Andrew Cortes’ Journey of Planting Trees in Austin](https://www.treefolks.org/2024/07/15/growing-dreams/) - 2017 Five years ago, Andrew Cortes moved into his new house with a special gift: a NeighborWoods tree through TreeFolks’ iconic program with the City of Austin and Austin Energy. Planted with his 12-year-old nephew from Houston, this tree became a symbol of growth and connection, commemorated with an annual photo taken every year as
- [TreeFolks Celebrates Arbor Day with the Tree of the Year Awards](https://www.treefolks.org/2025/04/25/treefolks-celebrates-arbor-day-with-the-tree-of-the-year-awards/) - For Immediate Release Camila Restrepo, Communications Coordinator, TreeFolks Email: camila@treefolks.org | cell: 646-469-0620 Celebrate National Arbor Day by Voting for the Austin Tree of the Year Awards Austin, TX – April 25th, 2025—In honor of National Arbor Day, TreeFolks is launching nominations for the Austin Tree of the Year Awards. This annual program highlights remarkable
- [Meet Emily King: The City of Austin's Urban Forester](https://www.treefolks.org/2025/04/23/meet-emily-king/) - At TreeFolks, we know that growing a greener future takes a whole forest of collaborators. That’s why we’re excited to share this conversation with Emily King, Austin’s Urban Forester. With over 20 years of experience, Emily plays a vital role in shaping the city’s approach to urban canopy preservation, tree planting, and community partnerships. Her
- [TreeFolks Mourns the Passing of Tom Spencer, Beloved Advocate for Nature and Community](https://www.treefolks.org/2025/04/02/treefolks-mourns-the-passing-of-tom-spencer/) - For Immediate Release Héctor González, Communications Strategy Manager, TreeFolks Email: hector@treefolks.org | office: 512-575-2870 | cell: 512-903-4253 Austin, TX – April 2nd, 2025 – TreeFolks joins the Austin community in mourning the loss of Tom Spencer, a visionary environmental leader, broadcaster, and longtime friend of the urban forest. Tom passed away peacefully this week, leaving
- [TreeFolks Launches Carbon+ Credits to Help Individuals and Businesses Offset Their Carbon Footprint](https://www.treefolks.org/2025/03/31/treefolks-launches-carbon-credits-to-help-individuals-and-businesses-offset-their-carbon-footprint/) - For Immediate Release Héctor González, Communications Strategy Manager, TreeFolks Email: hector@treefolks.org | office: 512-575-2870 | cell: 512-903-4253 Austin, TX – March 31, 2025 – Just in time for Earth Month, TreeFolks is excited to introduce the public availability of our Carbon+ Credits, a new initiative designed to help individuals and businesses take meaningful action to
- [Grow A Greener Austin: Amplify Austin with TreeFolks](https://www.treefolks.org/2025/02/21/amplify-austin-2025/) - Imagine an Austin where every neighborhood is shaded by strong, thriving trees—where kids can play without the sun’s heat beating down, and families can breathe clean, naturally filtered air. Homes stay cool, lowering energy bills in the hottest months. This future isn’t just a dream—it’s something we can build together, one tree at a time.
- [Press Release | TreeFolks Responds to Recent Burglary at Offices](https://www.treefolks.org/2024/07/29/press-release-24-07-29/) - For Immediate Release Elle Ignatowski, Communications & Media Manager, TreeFolks Email: elle@treefolks.org | office: 512-575-2870 | cell: 316-708-2884 Austin, Texas (July 29, 2024) – We are heartbroken to have to share with you that our offices were burglarized this weekend. The break-in resulted in the theft of vital equipment and resources critical to our operations.
- [A Journey Through Trees: TreeFolks' Heartfelt Tree ID Adventures](https://www.treefolks.org/2024/05/14/a-journey-through-trees/) - In the heart of our lively city, amidst the hustle and bustle, TreeFolks and our amazing team of volunteer tree guides, both within TreeFolks and in partnership with Central Texas Seed Savers, are on a mission that’s as heartwarming as it is green. We’re not just about trees; we’re about bringing people together, especially those
- [At TreeFolks, Earth Month is Mulch Month](https://www.treefolks.org/2023/03/28/mulch-month/) - To celebrate Earth Month this year, TreeFolks invites you to mulch a tree! What is Earth Month? Proper Mulching Earth Day has been celebrated on April 22nd since 1970 when 20 million people attended events at schools, universities, and community sites across the United States. More recently, many folks have been celebrating and giving back
- [Wangari Maathai, the Grassroots Kenyan Heroine and Founder of the Green Belt Movement](https://www.treefolks.org/2024/02/19/wangari-maathai-the-grassroots-kenyan-heroine/) - In the Fall of 2023, my son Jordan Nderitu Everett was invited by his school friend to volunteer with TreeFolks. One of the volunteer events Jordan participated in was to plant trees at the Frank and Sue McBee Elementary School in Austin, TX. Hearing about this event and being from the same area as Dr.
- [TreeFolks's First Reddit AMA](https://www.treefolks.org/2023/10/18/treefolks-first-reddit-ama/) - On Thursday, September 28th, we had an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session, thanks to the administrators at r/Austin. Valerie Tamburri, our Director of Reforestation and Lead Arborist, answered your questions for 3 hours whole hours. She was a champ while finding solutions to your tree queries. “It was like a live quiz.” Your questions were very unique
- [How To Protect Your Trees Before A Freeze](https://www.treefolks.org/2024/01/10/how-to-protect-your-trees-before-a-freeze/) - If you’ve seen the weather forecast, a freeze is coming to the Austin area. After the grueling effects of 2023’s Winter Storm Mara on our trees, many of us are worried whenever a freeze approaches. We asked Valerie Tamburri, our Lead Arborist, and Katherine Brown, our Tree Distribution Coordinator, to provide some steps to help
- [Introducing TreeFolks’ Seeds to Trees Native Nursery!](https://www.treefolks.org/2023/09/05/seed-to-tree-nursery/) - We proudly announce our latest effort to create a greener Austin: Our new TreeFolks Seeds to Trees Native Nursery! With the support of our community, TreeFolks has planted 3 million trees in Central Texas since 1989. However, certain species of native trees are not readily available. Operating our own nursery will allow us to continue
- [Salute to Supers!](https://www.treefolks.org/2023/07/24/salute-to-supers/) - “Too low won’t grow; too high never die.” TreeFolks’ Super Volunteers taught me to pay attention to the level of the root flare when planting trees. They taught me to be merciless and use knives or clippers if necessary when breaking up a root ball, otherwise the roots stay tightly tangled and the tree will
- [Trees After the Freeze: Tips for Knowing What's Going on with Your Tree](https://www.treefolks.org/2021/03/18/trees-after-the-freeze/) - Support TreeFolks' educational programs Written by: Collin McMichael Most trees, especially the evergreens around town, are not looking so hot right now. You have probably heard that it’s a good idea to wait and see what happens, which is true, but do you know what you need to do when what happens, happens? Tree pruning
- [They Grow UP So Fast: George & Guy](https://www.treefolks.org/2023/06/12/they-grow-up-so-fast-george-guy/) - The way forward is more trees TreeFolks loves to provide trees for everyone in Austin and your stories truly inspire us to keep going. That is why we are starting our They Grow Up So Fast series! Austinite George McCormack got his Cedar Elm at a TreeFolks NeighborWoods event about seven years ago. He recently
- [Caring for Trees](https://www.treefolks.org/2023/05/22/caring-for-trees/) - We all have our own story of memories from the last couple of years’ freezes, and our trees bear the memories on their limbs. We might remember looking around at an icescape, seeing newly budding branches frozen in time, waiting and wondering to see which of our tree friends would make it through once all
- [Cindy Ybarra's Rewilding Story](https://www.treefolks.org/2023/05/09/cindyybarrasstory/) - Cindy Ybarra worked with TreeFolks’ Reforestation team this season to plant a variety of native saplings on 7.5 acres on her 30 acre farm. Cindy happily smiling among nature Cindy said she has always loved forests and trees. “I grew up on a farm and I love to be out in nature,” she said. “I
- [A Gift of Trees in Honor of Tom Spencer](https://www.treefolks.org/2021/06/03/a-gift-of-trees/) - The future of Austin’s urban tree canopy and the legacy of former TreeFolks Executive Director Tom Spencer have received a Spring boost. Austinites Lynne Dobson and Greg Wooldridge have given $250,000 to the Tom Spencer Million Trees for Austin Fund to benefit TreeFolks’ reforestation work. The gift was inspired by the couple’s love of trees,
- [TreeFolksYP Celebrates Women's History Month](https://www.treefolks.org/2021/03/30/treefolksyp-celebrates-womens-history-month/) - This Women’s History Month, we celebrate history-making women who paved the way for future environmentalists. TreeFolks Young Professionals (ages 21 – 39) volunteer, educate, fundraise, and build community in support of the mission of TreeFolks: planting, caring for, and giving people free trees to plant! Click here to learn more. Kate Sessions Kate Sessions, the
- [TreeFolks and the Carbon Economy: Trading for a Better Future](https://www.treefolks.org/2021/02/25/treefolks-and-the-carbon-economy-trading-for-a-better-future/) - It’s now February 2021, which means TreeFolks’ Reforestation Team is in full swing with crews of contractors planting trees across Eastern Travis County. These plantings will be registered with our partners in Seattle, City Forest Credits, to document the creation of Carbon+ Credits, a valuable metric for tracking progress towards a sustainability-minded future and through
- [Calling All Seed Hunters!](https://www.treefolks.org/2020/10/22/calling-all-seed-hunters/) - Collin McMichael, Education Coordinator TreeFolks, 10/21/20 Do you get made fun of by your friends for being part squirrel? Is your backyard fence-to-fence nursery pots with hardly any room left for your dogs? Does your roommate constantly needle you about what your plan is with all 500 oak trees you have grown? No? Well, that
- [Indigenous Peoples and Their History with Central Texas Forests](https://www.treefolks.org/2020/10/12/indigenous-peoples-and-their-history-with-central-texas-forests/) - This October 12, 2020, is Indigenous People’s Day! So, instead of celebrating Christopher Columbus, who washed up on the wrong continent, let’s actually take some time to appreciate the indigenous population and the way they interacted with the environment. There may be a thing or two we can learn! People seem to have settled in
- [A Commitment to Standing with Our Community Against Racism.](https://www.treefolks.org/2020/06/04/a-commitment-to-standing-with-our-community-against-racism/) - A key element of TreeFolks’ mission is to build stronger communities. We do this in part by planting and caring for trees. But those efforts become secondary when individuals and institutions act to undermine the rights of our friends, our neighbors, and our humanity. We must take action and demand change. TreeFolks is dedicated to
- [TreeFolks and EcoRise Provide Free At-Home Curriculum for Parents and Teachers of K–12 Students](https://www.treefolks.org/2020/04/27/treefolks-and-ecorise-provide-free-at-home-curriculum-for-parents-and-teachers-of-k-12-students/) - ecorise-treefolks-press-release-final FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TreeFolks and EcoRise Provide Free At-Home Curriculum for Parents and Teachers of K–12 Students AUSTIN, Texas - April 15, 2020 - Local nonprofits TreeFolks and EcoRise will launch a free, 4-part environmental educational experience to introduce students to their urban forest and explore some of the most common tree species found
- [Austin’s Tom Spencer: ‘It’s time to plant trees’](https://www.treefolks.org/2020/04/23/austins-tom-spencer-its-time-to-plant-trees/) - "Plant trees, plant hope.” That was Tom Spencer’s unembellished message recently. Spencer, a longtime leader in Austin media, nonprofits, and environmentalism, suffered a serious stroke on Sept. 2. He entered NeuroRestorative, a Round Rock rehabilitation facility, in late November. He and other patients are currently in lockdown mode for the duration of the coronavirus crisis.
- [Cedar Trees Deserve Love Too! Especially During Earth Month](https://www.treefolks.org/2020/04/02/cedar-trees-deserve-love-too-especially-during-earth-month/) - Why I Hugged a Cedar Tree Collin McMichael, Education Coordinator TreeFolks Physical distancing is the new normal, thanks to the novel coronavirus. Luckily, trees are not susceptible to this virus, so physical distancing between you and your arboreal acquaintance is not necessary! In light of this and the fact that April is Earth Month, we
- [Winter Interest Trees Part Two](https://www.treefolks.org/2020/02/21/winter-interest-trees-part-two/) - Native Winter Interest Trees (part 2) Collin McMichael, Education Coordinator TreeFolks, 1/12/20 Green winter leaves, or blue-green in the case of the Arizona Cypress, are not the only thing that makes a tree interesting, however! Many trees that shed their leaves take it all off to flaunt the tasty botanical bounty hiding underneath to our
- [Winter Interest Trees Part One](https://www.treefolks.org/2020/02/21/winter-interest-trees-part-one/) - Native Winter Interest Trees (part 1) Collin McMichael, Education Coordinator TreeFolks, 1/8/20 Here in Central Texas, we may not get the extreme winters felt more often in other parts of the country, but we can still enjoy our wintery landscape despite the balmy temperatures! Correct tree selection for your site can lead to better seasonal
- [August Volunteer of the Month: Chuck Yandell](https://www.treefolks.org/2019/08/08/august-volunteer-of-the-month-chuck-yundell/) - August Volunteer of the Month: Chuck Yandell Written By: Amanda Alger TreeFolks has the pleasure of introducing another one of our dedicated Planting Supervisors, Chuck Yandell. Chuck has been consistently volunteering with TreeFolks since October 2015 when he took the joint Habitat Stewards and Urban Forest Steward trainings and certifications through our organization. Chuck came
- [July Volunteer of the Month: Joelynn Barclay](https://www.treefolks.org/2019/07/04/july-volunteer-of-the-month-joelynn-barclay/) - July Volunteer of the Month: Joelynn Barclay. Written By: Amanda Alger TreeFolks would like to introduce Joelynn Barclay, one of our hard-working Planting Supervisors. Joelynn got involved with TreeFolks in 2013 when she went through the Urban Forest Stewards program. Joelynn became interested in TreeFolks and the Urban Forest Stewards program because it closely related
- [TreeFolks Welcomes Tom Spencer as New Executive Director](https://www.treefolks.org/2019/05/30/treefolks-welcomes-tom-spencer-as-new-executive-director/) - TreeFolks has big news to share! After an extensive nationwide search, TreeFolks, Austin’s urban forestry nonprofit, is excited to announce Tom Spencer as the next Executive Director beginning June 5, 2019. Tom’s leadership in the environmental community and in the community of Austin spans over three decades. During this time, Tom has developed deep networks
- [Tree Organization Seeks Applications for Travis County Reforestation Program](https://www.treefolks.org/2019/04/03/tree-organization-seeks-applications-for-travis-county-reforestation-program/) - A central Texas forestry organization is looking for more land-owning participants in eastern Travis County for a new program to replant trees along streams and floodplains. TreeFolks, the organization behind the Bastrop County Community Reforestation Program, is now working on a new project: the Travis County Floodplain Reforestation Program. The program is funded through a
- [TreeFolks Announces Departure of Executive Director, Thaïs Perkins, and Launches Search for the Next ED.](https://www.treefolks.org/2019/02/13/treefolks-announces-departure-of-executive-director-thais-perkins-and-launches-search-for-the-next-ed/) - Dear Friends and Partners, I am writing to you today to announce my resignation as TreeFolks’ Executive Director, effective April 15, 2019. I am not resigning as part of the TreeFolks community, as I will still be connected to the work and our newest initiative, the Travis County Floodplain Reforestation Program, in particular - but
- [Texas Living Waters: Reforesting stream banks to create ribbons of life](https://www.treefolks.org/2019/01/25/texas-living-waters-reforesting-stream-banks-to-create-ribbons-of-life/) - "The western half of Travis County, home to the city of Austin, is famous for its Hill Country vistas, limestone canyons and cypress-lined rivers and streams. However, the eastern half of the county is often overlooked – it sits on the coastal plain and is dominated by fast-growing suburbs, cotton fields and pastures that have
- [Elgin Courier: Lost Pines reforestation effort plants seeds of hope in Bastrop County](https://www.treefolks.org/2019/01/25/elgin-courier-lost-pines-reforestation-effort-plants-seeds-of-hope-in-bastrop-county/) - "Karen Holland lives on five acres on top of a hill on McAlister Road in the heart of Bastrop County’s pine forest. However, when two devastating wildfires swept through Bastrop County in 2011 and 2015, both fires destroyed her home. “We had no trees left,” she said. “The wind just goes right past us. The
- [Tree of the Month: January - Buttonbush](https://www.treefolks.org/2019/01/17/tree-of-the-month-january-buttonbush/) - Written by Collin McMichael, Education Coordinator Buttonbush may not be a tree, per se, but it is an important enough woody, riparian species that it deserves its own Tree of the Month. Buttonbush generally falls in the informal size class of “shrubbery”. Buttonbushes never really make it past 12 feet tall, though it can sometimes make
- [Bug of the Month: January - Laternfly](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/12/20/bug-of-the-month-january-laternfly/) - Written by Collin McMichael, Education Coordinator Bug of the Month: After Dark was a smashing success, but instead of continuing the gross-out-fest that this column has become I’ve decided a new year means a new theme! And what’s more in keeping with the bright and shining future we are confidently striving for than the erroneously named Lanternfly?
- [Tree of the Month: December - Pecans](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/12/19/tree-of-the-month-pecans/) - Written by Collin McMichael, Education Coordinator Mid to late fall in Central Texas and much of the South means it is time for fresh pecans. Regardless of whether someone says Peh-CAHN or PEE-can, most people can appreciate the state tree of Texas for its dignified beauty even if they disapprove of its healthy harvest. Even though
- [Bug of the Month: December - Bird Louse](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/12/05/bug-of-the-month-bird-louse/) - Written by Collin McMichael, Education Coordinator When I was a small child and had just finished a hunting trip with my father it was usually my turn to pluck the ducks. I really liked hunting, but I never liked plucking ducks. It's not the smell, or the duck dander, or the fact that you’re holding onto
- [#25DaysofTreeMemories](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/11/30/25daysoftreememories/) - Through our NeighborWoods program, members of our community have submitted thousands of tree memories over the course of many years. We wish we could share all 6,000+ of them, but for now, we'll share 25 and a few more from our staff. These memories are very special to us and we hope that you enjoy
- [Elgin Courier: Reforestation Program Helps Recover the Lost Pines](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/11/28/elgin-courier-reforestation-program-helps-recover-the-lost-pines/) - After two consecutive devastating wildfires in Bastrop County destroyed a large portion of the iconic Lost Pines forest, a local forestry organization is continuing its next phase in replanting what was lost. Through TreeFolks, landowners who lost trees in the 2011 and 2015 fires can sign up now to receive free loblolly pine seedlings at
- [Press Release: TreeFolks Tackles Regional Climate Change with Innovative Carbon Credit Generating Reforestation Program](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/11/28/treefolks-tackles-regional-climate-change-with-innovative-carbon-credit-generating-reforestation-program/) - Austin, Texas, November 28, 2018 – There’s nothing as lovely as a tree -- or as promising a tool for alleviating climate change. By planting native trees along the edges of creeks in East Travis County, TreeFolks, an urban forestry nonprofit, hopes to offset carbon pollution while restoring critical floodplains, courtesy of a $225,000 pilot
- [Tree of the Month: November - American Sweetgum](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/11/14/totm-sweetgum/) - Written by Collin McMichael, Education Coordinator The American sweetgum is a tree not often seen in central Texas. Native to the eastern portion of the state, this tree’s natural habitat is that of the swampy, deep, acidic soils of the Big Thicket National Preserve or Sabine National Forest. Oddly enough, those are not the only conditions
- [Bug of the Month: November - Parasitoid Wasp Pt. 2](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/11/01/botm-parasitoid-wasp-pt-2/) - Written by Collin McMichael, Education Coordinator Click here to read Pt.1 Hopefully, you have returned to Bug of the Month not in dire need of medical assistance due to the ever-growing Chestburster now dwelling within your ribs, but instead because you have found my overly colorful description of insect-on-insect brutality somewhat endearing. If you find
- [GivingCity Austin: Austin nonprofits that help you take action against climate change](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/10/30/givingcity-austin-austin-nonprofits-that-help-you-take-action-against-climate-change/) - "Austin nonprofits can help you play a role in taking climate action. Aside from taking those small steps above, consider taking extra steps to support those organizations building a better environment and advocating for better local policies." To read more, click this link!
- [KUTX interviews TreeFolks](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/10/30/kutx2018/) - This morning our Executive Director, Thaïs Perkins spent time in the KUTX station speaking with John Aielli about our upcoming sapling giveaways and the importance of trees! Tune in and then click here for more information on our upcoming events!
- [Austin American-Statesman: TreeFolks commits to another year of reforestation in Bastrop County](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/10/30/austin-american-statesman-treefolks-commits-to-another-year-of-reforestation-in-bastrop-county/) - "The nonprofit will begin accepting applications for seedlings this month. Seedlings, which come in boxes of 100, are expected to arrive from the nursery in January. Deliveries will last until mid-March, and each delivery will include a handbook with tree planting and care information. A tree giveaway event will also be held in Bastrop where
- [Austin360: TreeFolks finds new fertile home for its Root Ball benefit.](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/10/23/austin360/) - "This year, TreeFolks moved to a fresh special events venue called “C70” in the former home of La V eatery on East Seventh Street. Although they had hoped to spread out over the spacious landscaped patios, the autumn night was cold and rainy, so the reception and silent auction took place in the eastern wing
- [Bug of the Month: October - Parasitoid Wasps Pt. 1](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/10/03/botm-parasitoid-wasps/) - Written by Collin McMichael, Education Coordinator It’s October, so now we’re on to the scary critters! Welcome to Bug of the Month: After Dark. From here on out its all the creepy nasty stuff, at least until the buggos wake up again come Spring. Let’s start this off with none other than the insects with
- [EASTside Magazine: The Giving Tree](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/10/02/eastside-magazine-the-giving-tree/) - What’s better than a tree extending its limbs to offer shade under the soft rustle of its foliage? A tree that also provides food. “One of the things I love about East Austin is it’s an older community [with] huge mature fruit trees that you don’t really see anywhere else,” says Thais Perkins, Executive Director
- [Tree of the Month: September - Madrone](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/09/20/totm-madrone-arbutus-menziesii/) - Written by Anna Mackey, Operations Director In August, I took a trip to the Pacific Northwest to wander through the woods and escape the oppressive Texas summer temps. Among us tree folks, the PNW is known not only for its lush rainforest thick with biomass but also as the ideal place to spot jaw-dropping trees.
- [Bug of the Month: September - Cicada](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/09/04/bug-of-the-month-cicada/) - Written by Collin McMichael, Education Coordinator Just listen! There may be one or two left outdoors, but it is likely oddly quiet after the screeching cry of their love “songs” all summer. Cicadas, also known as heat bugs though that is admittedly a new one for me, are nothing if not mildly infuriating at their
- [CityLab: Carbon Offsets for Urban Trees Are on the Horizon](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/08/29/carbon-offsets-for-urban-trees-are-on-the-horizon/) - The evidence is in: Urban trees improve air and water quality, reduce energy costs, and improve human health, even as they offer the benefit of storing carbon. And in cities across the country, they are disappearing. Click here to read the rest of Maria Dolan's article for CityLab.
- [Tree of the Month: August pt 2 - Sycamore](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/08/16/augusts-tree-of-the-month-pt-2-sycamore-platanus-occidentalis/) - Written by Dr. Sarah Dooling Our cultural appreciation of trees is often tied to distinct physical characteristics of trees. The American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) can grow up 175 feet tall and 14 feet wide, sometimes creating a canopy more than 70 feet in diameter! In North America, there are stories of early colonial settlers living
- [Austin American-Statesman: How TreeFolks turned one sapling into 2.8 million Austin-area trees](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/08/16/austin-american-statesman-how-treefolks-turned-one-sapling-into-2-8-million-austin-area-trees/) - 30 years ago, the founders of TreeFolks hatched a simple plan and it worked "In December 1988, six friends crouched around a bonfire on a large farm near Cedar Park. Austinites Ken Gaede, David Kettler and Mark Dameron were part of that small party celebrating the winter solstice. Global warming came up, as did the
- [Summer Reading: August](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/08/16/summer-reading-august/) - Written by Dr. Sarah Dooling The Enlightenment Period, that began in the late 17the century in Europe. was a cultural movement that emphasized a belief in science. This movement rejected the collective adherence to religious and feudal traditions rooted violence and embraced the ability of individuals to make rational decisions. They believed that the natural
- [Bug of the Month: August pt. 2 - Dobsonfly](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/08/01/bug-of-the-month-august-pt-2-dobsonfly/) - Written by Collin McMichael, Education Coordinator My colleague Russell will be very pleased to hear that this month we are doing two bugs of the month. Why? Well, he has been pestering me for a while now about doing an important member of the order Megaloptera. It had been slated for this month for some
- [TreeFolks in the Wild: Vista Brewing](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/08/01/treefolks-in-the-wild-vista-brewing/) - Written by Jessica T. Brown Just outside of Austin City Limits, where the sides of the roads are lined with limestone and the trees are cascading Live Oaks, you'll find Vista Brewing tucked away in their personal tree canopy. When Ken and Karen Killough began to design their brewery, they looked over their historic land,
- [Tree of the Month: August pt 1 - Osage Orange](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/08/01/augusts-tree-of-the-month-osage-orange-maclura-pomifera/) - Written by Dr. Sarah Dooling The names given to trees often indicate a long history of cultural and economic transformations of the land and people. Maclura pomifera is a tree valued for its strength and durability. Found from eastern Texas to Oklahoma and western Arkansas, the Osage orange tree was used by the Osage Indians
- [Bug of the Month: August pt. 1 - Phylloxera](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/08/01/bug-of-the-month-pt-1-phylloxera/) - Written by Collin McMichael, Education Coordinator Phylloxera? In my pecan tree? It's more likely than you think. I’m sure you might be wondering why Collin has been given the option to write two Bugs of the Month because one was enough. Well, it just so happens that there is this minute little beasty that has
- [Summer Reading: July](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/07/19/summer-reading-july/) - Summer Reading by Dr. Sarah Dooling On July 25, behind the Willie Mae Kirk Library, TreeFolks is hosting a field tour of an urban creek restoration project that is managed by the City of Austin’s Watershed Protection Department (click here to register) Stan Wilson, of Environmental Survey Consulting, will introduce people to the concept of
- [Bug of the Month: July - Mosquito](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/07/03/bug-of-the-month-mosquito/) - Written by Collin McMichael, Education Coordinator Much to my chagrin, there are no July flies or July beetles. There are only mosquitos. I’m sure the vast majority of my readers are familiar with these little terrors, so I will avoid waxing too eloquently on their maleficence. Instead, I will first speak to the etymology of
- [Summer Reading: June](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/06/21/summer-reading-june/) - Summer Reading by Dr. Sarah Dooling Summer is the best time to dive into books that you weren't able to get to during planting season. Below are some of my favorite reads from this summer. Rambunctious Garden by Emma Marris. Marris is a journalist who is able to write about nuanced and complex issues
- [Welcome the Austin Environmental Heroes!](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/06/06/welcome-the-austin-environmental-heroes/) - Due to drought and rapid urban development, Austin’s urban tree canopy has decreased by 25% in the last 30 years. With this, new tree plantings have drastically declined due to a lack of funds. This summer, fifty young men, and women will come together to participate in environmental stewardship, teamwork, and fun. Austin Environmental Heroes
- [Bug of the Month: June - June Beetle](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/06/03/bug-of-the-month-june-beetle/) - Written by: Collin McMichael, Education Coordinator Since I pride myself on being derivative, I have decided to continue what is now well established as a trend and talk about June beetles this month. I am sure many of my readers are wondering if June beetles are somehow different from June bugs. I don’t think so?
- [Red, White and Blues on the Falls](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/05/24/rwbonthefalls/) - When tragedy strikes, the overbearing reality of our circumstances can be terrifying. All too often, we can feel lonely in our grief and unsure of how to proceed. On May 23rd, 2015, grief struck Hays County in the form of a flood. A 40-foot wall of water rushed down the Blanco River and swept away
- [Bug of the Month: May - Mayfly](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/05/24/bug-of-the-month-mayfly/) - Written by Collin McMichael - Program Assistant Welcome to Bug of the Month! Since it’s now May, the weather is warming up and Texans are beginning to head en masse to the gorgeous rivers of this great state. It only seems appropriate that we would start this column out with an appropriately named, aquatic insect:
- [TREEFOLKS ACCEPTS DONATION ON BEHALF OF BONTERRA WHOLE FOODS TREE PROGRAM](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/05/24/treefolks-accepts-donation-on-behalf-of-bonterra-whole-foods-tree-program/) - TREEFOLKS ACCEPTS DONATION ON BEHALF OF BONTERRA WHOLE FOODS TREE PROGRAM [Austin, TX] May 25, 2018 - On behalf of Whole Foods, Bonterra is donating $3,000 to TreeFolks to further empower Central Texas’ community through reforestation and education. Bonterra Organic Vineyards has been farming organically since 1987. Their inspiration for farming this way was simple:
- [Remove and Replace and Austin Environmental Heroes](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/04/17/remove-and-replace-and-austin-environmental-heroes/) - Contact: Jessica T. Brown, TreeFolks Telephone: (512) 443-5323 Email: jessica@treefolks.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2018 “Problem tree? No problem!” say Council Members Alison Alter and Leslie Pool, TreeFolks Local nonprofit launches pilot programs to remove hazardous trees for low-income homeowners and provide summer tree watering and youth environmental education
- [Addressing Urban Heat Island Effect with Trees](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/03/29/addressing-urban-heat-island-effect-with-trees/) - This week's blog post is contributed by Sarah Dooling, Director of Research for TreeFolks. Summer in Texas is brutal, and is especially hot in cities where buildings and sidewalks emit heat and where there are fewer trees compared to non-urban places. As cities develop and new buildings are constructed, trees are removed and distances between
- [Signs of Growth: Update from the Blanco](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/03/14/signs-of-growth-update-from-the-blanco/) - This week’s blog post was contributed by Andreina (Ina) Alexatos, Reforestation Manager. During the 2015-2016 season, the Texas Conservation Corps planted ten 1-gallon bald cypress trees at Five Mile Dam Park. It was part of a pilot project to “test the waters” on how planting would take place near the banks of the
- [Seasons Change: Field Notes From An Urban Forester](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/03/01/seasons-change-field-notes-from-an-urban-forester/) - This week's blog post is contributed by Suzannah DesRoches, Urban Forest Programs Manager. It’s sometimes hard for me to align the recognition of the passing of time with the feeling of the passing of time. For example, it blows my mind to think that we at TreeFolks have been planting trees for over four months
- [Welcome Russ Bond, new NeighborWoods Program Coordinator!](https://www.treefolks.org/2018/02/09/welcome-russ-bond-new-neighborwoods-program-coordinator/) - TreeFolks is excited to welcome Russell Bond to the NeighborWoods team! Russ is a native Texan and grew up in the Navasota River Bottom exploring the woods and watching nature. In 2013 he completed a B.S. in Resource and Environmental Studies and a Certificate in Water Policy from Texas State University. His passions surrounding river
- [Weekday Warriors Warm Up at Norman Elementary!](https://www.treefolks.org/2017/12/14/weekday-warriors-warm-up-at-norman-elementary/) - Although it was rainy and cold enough to challenge humans on the morning of Thursday, December 7, it was perfect weather for planting trees to shade playgrounds! Thirty volunteers from NXP and the Colorado River Constructors braved the drizzle and planted 19 much-needed trees on the campus of Norman Elementary in East Austin. Principal Wendy Mills
- [A Big Tree Gets A Small Start in Texas](https://www.treefolks.org/2017/11/30/a-big-tree-gets-a-small-start-in-texas/) - I can’t say that it started with a photograph, but the image soon grew clear in my mind after we rambled out from the grounds of Stephen F. Austin University. Two weeks prior, my partner Ben had pulled up an old black-and-white photo as we dreamed of our trip to Mexico. Twenty school children loosely
- [Our Favorite Things: Trees and People in Tulsa, Oklahoma!](https://www.treefolks.org/2017/11/16/our-favorite-things-trees-and-people-in-tulsa-oklahoma/) - This week, TreeFolks headed north to Tulsa, Oklahoma for the Arbor Day Foundation's Partners in Community Forestry Conference. Professional conferences don't normally bring joy to the hearts of attendees, so I was a bit surprised by the anticipation with which my coworkers looked forward to our trip. It was my first time in Oklahoma and
- [Blanco reforesting drive alters riverbanks, minds](https://www.treefolks.org/2017/11/14/blanco-reforesting-drive-alters-riverbanks-minds/) - Each week, Ina Alexatos drives throughout Wimberley in a Subaru Forester with the words “Trees for the Blanco” printed across the side. She visits riverside landowners one by one to consult them on letting their banks go wild. She then stakes orange flags to mark where a variety of trees — bald cypress, sycamore, pecan
- [A Lesson in the Leaves](https://www.treefolks.org/2017/11/03/a-lesson-in-the-leaves/) - It should come as no surprise to our friends that TreeFolks sees the world in tree terms. We use a lot of tree puns around the office, in our email exchanges, and in our everyday interaction with the unsuspecting public; it gets to be a tree-mendous responsibility. (Sorry.) TreeFolks takes it to the extreme, but
- [TreeFolks Welcomes New Board Member Kim Taylor](https://www.treefolks.org/2017/10/19/treefolks-welcomes-new-board-member-kim-taylor/) - TreeFolks is pleased to welcome our newest board member Kimberly Taylor. Kim is the Founder and CEO at Taylor Collective Solutions (TCS), a boutique public relations, development and events firm she founded in 2005. Her experience is vast and diverse, and includes event planning, major donor fundraising, direct response management, lobbying, grant writing, campaigning, fieldwork and
- [Trees and Togetherness](https://www.treefolks.org/2017/10/06/trees-and-togetherness/) - The change in light is what I notice first about fall. Angled low in the sky, the sun's rays light the field around our office with a cinematic flair that can't be beat for an afternoon stretch. The way the leaves flutter and create a shimmering pattern on the grass is energizing, which I need after this
- [Ready? Set. Plant!](https://www.treefolks.org/2017/09/21/ready-set-plant/) - Despite the warm and muggy weather, autumn begins tomorrow and with it comes planting season! Here at the TreeFolks office, the anticipation is whirring. Volunteer training is underway, trees are being ordered, and I am receiving phone calls and emails from excited Central Texans who can’t wait to get to planting! Trust me, as a
- [Tree leaning over after Hurricane Harvey? Here's what to do.](https://www.treefolks.org/2017/09/07/tree-leaning-over-after-hurricane-harvey-heres-what-to-do/) - Ever since Hurricane Harvey, people have been calling about trees that have started to lean over. You see this a lot after storms; the ground gets wet, and trees that are improperly anchored begin to lean to one side. Even if they haven’t fallen over, the leaning trees can pose a hazard. Here are some
- [Summertime Watering Tips – Part 3 of 3: Trees and The Water Cycle](https://www.treefolks.org/2017/09/07/summertime-watering-tips-part-3-of-3-trees-and-the-water-cycle/) - For the third installment of our Summertime Watering Series (click on these links to check our parts one and two), we're going beyond tree care tips and digging deeper to look into the role of urban trees in the water cycle. We understand that some residents feel a little guilty about watering their trees when
- [Summertime Watering Tips – Part 2 of 3](https://www.treefolks.org/2017/06/22/summertime-watering-tips-part-2-of-3/) - Watering Mature Trees Summertime Watering Tips – Part 2 of 3 Our urban forest provides our communities with so many benefits, and let’s face it – here in Central Texas possibly the most revered of those benefits is shade. Our large, mature trees provide us with deep shade that keeps our waterways, homes, yards, sidewalks,
- [Summertime Watering Tips - Part 1 of 3](https://www.treefolks.org/2017/06/13/summertime-watering-tips/) - Watering Young Trees Summertime Watering Tips – Part 1 of 3 Sure, it's getting hot out there, but please don't forget about those new trees you worked hard to plant this fall and winter! The first two years after planting is the most critical time to water your trees, especially during our hot, dry summers. Getting newly planted trees
- [Amplify ATX](https://www.treefolks.org/2017/02/09/amplify-atx/) - What's your favorite tree? Share it with us during Amplify Austin, a citywide campaign of online giving! Schedule your donation to TreeFolks or donate from 6 PM on March 2 to 6 PM on March 3. Then, share your donation on social media with the hashtags #myfavoritetree and #AmplifyATX - and encourage your friends to
- [Milestone 2 Millionth Tree Planted in Bastrop Area](https://www.treefolks.org/2017/02/02/milestone-2-millionth-tree-planted-bastrop-area/) - Austin, TX – TreeFolks, in partnership with Bastrop County, proudly announces the planting of the 2 millionth pine tree on private land in Bastrop this Saturday, February 4th. This free, public volunteer event is part of the Bastrop County Community Reforestation Program, a recovery effort that began in 2012 in response to the devastating Bastrop
- [Treefolks to give away 1,200 trees](https://www.treefolks.org/2017/01/10/treefolks-give-away-1200-trees/) - Austin Energy customers can receive free trees at large giveaway on January 21 [Austin], [TX], January 10, 2017– In its second large giveaway event of the season, TreeFolks will distribute 1,200 fruit and shade trees to Austin Energy customers on Saturday, January 21 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the ACC Highland Mall campus.
- [Growing Hope in Hays County](https://www.treefolks.org/2017/01/06/growing-hope-hays-county/) - Read full article by reporter Rebecca L. Bennett with photos by Rebecca L. Bennett, Hill Country View Magazine online Sunday, January 1, 2017 "As a kid, my family would stay in this little lake house in central Florida, and I would always climb this huge live oak on the shore,” says Matt Mears, carefully pulling a pecan sapling
- [Finding Tree Peace in 2016](https://www.treefolks.org/2016/12/20/finding-tree-peace-2016/) - When you made the choice this year to join us in spreading peace through planting trees, did you know how much we would need some more peace? Did you find yourself taking a break, going outside, and letting the trees calm you down? They’re generous that way. Just like you. We at TreeFolks welcomed the
- [Volunteers Wanted for Blanco Tree Planting](https://www.treefolks.org/2016/12/14/volunteers-wanted-blanco-tree-planting/) - Austin, TX – TreeFolks is looking for volunteers to help plant seedlings along the Blanco River in Hays County this Saturday from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. This event is part of a 4-year program to help reforest the banks of the Blanco River damaged during the Memorial Day Weekend Floods of 2015. The new seedlings
- [After historic floods, Blanco River reforestation program kicks off](https://www.treefolks.org/2016/12/06/historic-floods-blanco-river-reforestation-program-kicks-off/) - Read full article by reporter Taylor Goldenstein with photos by Dave Kearney, Austin American-Statesman online Saturday, November 10, 2016 and in print, Metro State, Page B1 on Sunday, November 11, 2016 WIMBERLEY — Wimberley resident Kassidy Eck has hardly been able to bear returning to the Blanco River after the massive destruction caused by the 2015 Memorial Day weekend
- [...and a Partridge in a Pear Tree](https://www.treefolks.org/2016/11/16/and-a-partridge-in-a-pear-tree/) - TreeFolks Offers Delivery of Partridges and Pear Trees for your Families and Friends this Holiday Season Austin, TX -- Looking for that special gift for your own true love? A plush partridge in a live pear tree will charm the gardeners, birders and carolers in your life. For a $100 donation, TreeFolks will deliver a 5-gallon, ready-to-plant
- [TreeFolks begins Blanco River Reforestation](https://www.treefolks.org/2016/11/09/treefolks-begins-blanco-river-reforestation/) - TreeFolks launches the Blanco River Reforestation program with Big Planting Event Saturday TreeFolks launches a multi-year, Blanco River Reforestation program with the first big community planting event -- this Saturday, November 12, 2016. Hays County Judge Bert Cobb, MD, explains the importance of this ecosystem restoration program after the devastating floods of Memorial Day and
- [Sunset Valley Big Tree Giveaway - Saturday, October 29, 2016](https://www.treefolks.org/2016/10/24/sunset-valley-big-tree-giveaway-saturday-october-29-2016/) - Big, Fall Fruit and Shade Tree Giveaway TreeFolks will give away over 1,000 free trees to Austin Energy customers in our big annual fall tree giveaway this Saturday, October 29 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Sunset Valley Farmer’s Market. Read more… Got plans for shade or fruit for your yard? Would you like
- [Cepeda Sapling Day - October 29, 2016](https://www.treefolks.org/2016/10/24/fruit-tree-giveaway-no-2-february-13-2016/) - Fall is the best time to plant trees in Central Texas, so TreeFolks is giving away baby trees! TreeFolks hosts our second Sapling Day giveaway of the 2016-2017 planting season – Saturday, October 29 at Austin’s Cepeda Branch Library with special guest Marika Alvarado, local plant medicine woman. Read more… WHO: TreeFolks and You!
- [TreeFolks cordially welcomes you to celebrate the launch of Trees for the Blanco](https://www.treefolks.org/2016/10/05/blancolaunch/) - Purchase Tickets Below Trees for the Blanco Launch featuring the Ann Wade Trio Thursday, November 10, 2016 5:30 - 8:00 PM The Leaning Pear Join TreeFolks on November 10 as we launch Trees for the Blanco, our community program to reforest the banks of the Blanco River in Hays County. Learn about how to support efforts to
- [TreeHouse Sapling Days](https://www.treefolks.org/2016/10/01/treehouse-sapling-days/) - Fall is the best time to plant trees in Central Texas, so TreeFolks is giving away baby trees! TreeFolks new partner TreeHouse will host the first Saplings Day giveaway of the season on this Sunday, October 16 from 1:00-3:00 PM. The public is invited to come adopt your baby Burr oak or Carolina buckthorn sapling
- [Super Volunteers Needed to Become Supervisors!](https://www.treefolks.org/2016/08/25/super-volunteers-needed-to-become-supervisors/) - All of our volunteers are wonderful, but some of our volunteers are super! These are our Volunteer Supervisors – volunteers who receive extra training and then lead smaller groups of volunteers at our planting events. Interested in becoming a Volunteer Supervisor? Here’s how it works: Attend a free 2-hour training in either September or January
- [Impact Austin awards TreeFolks with $94,000 grant for Blanco River Reforestation Project](https://www.treefolks.org/2016/06/16/impact-austin-awards-treefolks-with-94000-grant-for-blanco-river-reforestation-project/) - TreeFolks was one of five organizations to receive large grants from Impact Austin, a local women's philanthropy organization, during an awards ceremony at Austin City Hall on Wednesday. The other grant recipients were The Arc of the Capital Area, Capital IDEA, Partnerships for Children, and LifeWorks. Impact Austin votes on award recipients in five categories:
- [New Project Takes Root Along the Blanco River](https://www.treefolks.org/2016/03/15/new-project-takes-root/) - By Nell Newton What will it take to reforest the Blanco River successfully? Only Nature knows for sure, but TreeFolks reforestation staff Matt Mears and Andreina Alexatos are trying to mimic her methods and observe which strategies work best. As part of our initial work along the Blanco, TreeFolks is conducting ongoing pilot projects to test the logistics of
- [TreeFolks launches new tree mapping project with OpenTreeMap](https://www.treefolks.org/2016/01/25/treefolks-launches-new-tree-mapping-project-with-opentreemap/) - TreeFolks Austin Tree Map is a collaborative community project to map Austin’s urban forest. Everyone from kids to professional foresters can contribute valuable information about Austin’s trees and share stories about their favorite trees with their community. This project was launched in 2015 thanks to grants funded by The City of Austin’s Urban Forest Grant
- [Free fruit trees - January 23rd at Highland Mall](https://www.treefolks.org/2016/01/13/free-fruit-trees-january-23rd-at-highland-mall/) - Free fruit trees for your house! Austin Energy customers can take home 2 free fruit trees per household to plant at home. It's that simple! The trees will be given away on a first come first serve basis and we do expect there to be quite a long line. We'll have ~1,000 trees in several
- [Help bring the Lost Pines home again](https://www.treefolks.org/2015/12/20/help-bring-the-lost-pines-home-again/) - This past week, volunteers from all over Central Texas gathered together in Bastrop County to plant loblolly pines trees for people affected by the wildfires in 2011. Those first three planting days were exhilarating--and just the beginning of our goal to plant another 400,000 pine seedlings this winter. This week, we're working with professional tree planting
- [Invest in Central Texas Trees for 2016](https://www.treefolks.org/2015/12/15/invest-in-central-texas-trees-for-2016/) - Ahhh… wouldn’t it be nice to have conflict cease for just a moment? That’s one of the reasons we plant trees and invite others to join us. When we’re planting trees, everyone is happier, more hopeful, and a bit more at peace. We call it “tree-peace” and we see it every time we hand out
- [NeighborWoods Tree Giveaway on December 12th](https://www.treefolks.org/2015/11/23/nw-dec-12/) - TreeFolks will give away 400 trees to eligible Austin Energy customers at the Sunset Valley Farmers' Market on December 12 from 9 am to 1 pm. This event was originally scheduled for Halloween, but we had to cancel because of the terrible flooding the day before. Luckily, we were able to reschedule the giveaway! TreeFolks
- [Featured Tree: Desert Willow](https://www.treefolks.org/2015/10/14/desert-willow/) - One of my favorite flowering trees is the Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis). These tough trees bloom throughout the summer, are drought hardy (in fact, you can kill them by watering them too much), and can really take our Texas summer heat. While the Desert Willow can grow to be up to 40 feet tall, around
- ["Why you ... you yella-bellied sapsucker!"](https://www.treefolks.org/2015/09/29/sapsuckers/) - I'm sure many of you read that and "heard" Yosemite Sam's voice in your head. But yellow-bellied sapsuckers are real creatures. We get lots of calls asking about the rings of shallow holes on trees, such as in the photo below that was taken outside the TreeFolks office. People want to know if the small
- [Hays Co. Approves Pilot Project to Plant Trees Along Blanco River](https://www.treefolks.org/2015/09/15/hays-co-approves-pilot-project-to-plant-trees-along-blanco-river/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 15, 2015 HAYS CO. APPROVES PILOT PROJECT TO PLANT TREES ALONG BLANCO RIVER TreeFolks will develop a reforestation plan to restore riparian forest along 80 mile stretch of Blanco River within Hays County [Austin], [TX], September 15, 2015– Hays County voted unanimously to approve a contract with TreeFolks today, an Austin-based
- [Letter from Executive Director Thaïs Perkins regarding trees damaged in recent storms](https://www.treefolks.org/2015/05/29/memorial-day-storms/) - Dear Friends, By this point we all know about the devastating impacts of the storms and flooding over the Memorial Day weekend in Austin and the Hill Country. Countless trees along the Blanco and San Marcos rivers were swept away, and trees were ripped out of the ground or snapped in two all over Austin,
- [TreeFolks is 2015 Texas Environmental Excellence Award Winner for Civic/Community](https://www.treefolks.org/2015/05/28/treefolks-is-2015-texas-environmental-excellence-award-winner-for-civiccommunity/) - The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) initiated the Texas Environmental Excellence Awards (TEAA) in 1993 to celebrate the efforts of individuals, communities, and businesses to preserve and protect the Texas environment and to encourage others to do the same. The awards are presented every spring in up to nine categories. In 2015, TreeFolks was
- [The Root Ball at Eden East was a great success!](https://www.treefolks.org/2015/05/12/treefolks-root-ball-at-eden-east-was-a-great-success/) - A great big THANK YOU to the Sponsors of the 2015 Root Ball! The 2015 Root Ball was a huge success thanks to Eden East Austin and our many wonderful and generous sponsors: E3 Properties, Austin Parks Foundation, Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Circuit of The Americas, Apache Corporation, Bartlett Tree Experts, The Davey Tree
- [Now Enrolling for Arborists' Certification Prep Course](https://www.treefolks.org/2015/05/05/treefolks-city-of-austin-and-texas-am-forest-service-team-up-to-provide-arborists-certification-prep-course/) - Join TreeFolks, City of Austin Urban Forestry, and Texas A&M Forest Service to take your tree career to the next level! We are pleased to offer a prep course for the International Society of Arboriculture's Arborists' Certification Exam. While this class will be geared towards professionals, it is also appropriate for the nonprofessional who
- [Trees of Govalle, April 11 & 12 at 8 pm](https://www.treefolks.org/2015/04/06/trees-govalle/) - TreeFolks is one of the proud sponsors of The Trees of Govalle, a free performance featuring the City of Austin's Urban Forestry employees and the trees of Govalle Park, presented by Forklift Danceworks and Fusebox. Featuring the trees of East Austin's Govalle park and the hardworking Urban Forestry employees who care for them, The Trees of Govalle will highlight the
- [Citrus for Austin](https://www.treefolks.org/2015/04/03/citrus-for-austin/) - Spring time is the right time for citrus in Austin. The tree planting season in Austin runs from October through March, with the fall and winter being the best time to plant—but there is one notable exception to this rule. Citrus trees are best planted in the late spring after the weather has warmed up
- [Support Central Texas environmental groups when  you shop at H-E-B in April](https://www.treefolks.org/2015/04/01/heb-tearpad/) - TreeFolks is pleased to announce that H-E-B, in recognition of Earth Day, has selected EarthShare of Texas to be the April beneficiary for its in-store coupon promotion. This means that customers can tear off and add check-out coupons worth $1, $3, or $5 to their total bill to support environmental work throughout the State of
- [Austin Water presents TreeFolks with Excellence in Water Conservation Award](https://www.treefolks.org/2015/03/27/austin-water-presents-treefolks-with-excellence-in-water-conservation-award/) - TreeFolks was honored to receive Austin Water's Excellence in Water Conservation award for its commitment to conserving Austin's water resources and a sustainable environment. Three other organizations received the Excellence in Water Conservation Award this year: Austin Independent School District, Foundation Communities, and Hops & Grain Brewing. The award was presented to TreeFolks Executive Director, Thaïs
- [TreeFolks Root Ball](https://www.treefolks.org/2015/03/24/root-ball/) - TREEFOLKS PROUDLY PRESENTS The 2015 Root Ball Gala An evening beneath the trees of the lovely, organic Springdale Farm for cocktails, music, a live auction, and dinner featuring local, seasonal ingredients. APRIL 30, 2015 Reception 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. EDEN EAST 755 Springdale Road Austin, Texas 78702 _____ JOIN US AS WE HONOR
- [TreeFolks honored with 2015 Texas Environmental Excellence Award](https://www.treefolks.org/2015/03/19/treefolks-honored-with-2015-texas-environmental-excellence-award/) - TreeFolks is thrilled to be among the nine honorees to receive Texas' highest environmental award! The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality announced the winners of the 2015 Texas Environmental Excellence Awards in a press release on March 10, 2015. TreeFolks will be honored for its work to replant millions of loblolly pine on private lands in the
- [Board Member Highlight - Meet Matt Hollon](https://www.treefolks.org/2015/03/04/meet-matt-hollon/) - Greetings fellow Austinites and Central Texans! I am very excited to introduce myself to you, my favorite tree-loving folk! It has been an honor for me to join the TreeFolks Board of Directors recently. I have a life-long passion for the outdoors, gardening, and environmental stewardship, as well a special love for trees. Some of
- [How you can support TreeFolks on Amplify Austin Day](https://www.treefolks.org/2015/03/03/how-you-can-support-treefolks-on-amplify-austin-day/) - We are thrilled to participate in Amplify Austin 2015 – a city-wide giving day that offers a fun, exciting, and incentivized way of giving to causes you care about. Help us continue our work in the community by showing your generosity on March 5-6 during the 24-hours of giving. Set a calendar reminder now that
- [Get a free tree at the March 7 Tree Adoption](https://www.treefolks.org/2015/02/28/march-7-tree-adoption-at-dmv-on-jackson-avenue/) - TreeFolks, in partnership with the MoPac Improvement Project, will give away 500 1-gallon trees to Austin area residents on Saturday, March 7, 2015 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the TX Department of Motor Vehicles parking lot located at 4000 Jackson Avenue in Austin, Texas. Each household may take home their choice of 2
- [The Common Fig](https://www.treefolks.org/2015/02/25/the-common-fig/) - If I had room for just one tree in my yard, I would plant a fig. Why? Figs are beautiful, easy to care for, productive, and can be pruned to fit almost any space. The common fig, Ficus carica, is native to the Middle East, but grows well in Central Texas with minimal care. At maturity, fig
- [Youth River Watch group and others to plant trees in northeast Austin on Saturday](https://www.treefolks.org/2015/02/13/youth-river-watch-group-and-others-to-plant-trees-in-northeast-austin-on-saturday/) - Statesman.com Blog by Asher Price re: planting trees at Buttermilk Park to restore the riparian ecosystem http://environment.blog.statesman.com/2015/02/12/youth-river-watch-group-and-others-to-plant-trees-in-northeast-austin-on-saturday/?showcomments=true
- [Help spread the word about NeighborWoods](https://www.treefolks.org/2015/02/12/help-spread-the-word-about-neighborwoods/) - We're nearing the end of the planting season and still have lots of trees to give away! Do you know someone who could use a free tree? TreeFolks partners with the City of Austin to provide future shade trees for residents in neighborhoods throughout the Austin Energy service area. Mature trees can make your home
- [Bastrop neighbors given thousands of trees to plant in scorched land](https://www.treefolks.org/2015/02/09/bastrop-neighbors-given-thousands-of-trees-to-plant-in-scorched-land/) - KXAN aired a story about the Lost Pines reforestation efforts on Friday, February 7, 2015. Watch the embedded video here or at KXAN.com.
- [Bastrop Tree Giveaway, Saturday, Feb. 7th at Mayfest Park](https://www.treefolks.org/2015/02/02/bastrop-tree-giveaway-saturday-feb-7th-at-mayfest-park/) - TreeFolks will give away native loblolly pine seedlings and hardwood trees to Bastrop County residents, at Mayfest Park in Bastrop, Texas on Saturday, February 7, 2015 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The trees will be given away on a first come, first served basis. Each resident is eligible to receive approximately 20 loblolly pine
- [Nonprofit schools students on replanting efforts](https://www.treefolks.org/2015/01/29/nonprofit-schools-students-on-replanting-efforts/) - Read the Bastrop Advertiser story on Statesman.com here: http://www.statesman.com/news/news/local/nonprofit-schools-students-on-replanting-efforts/njyfW/ Additional photos in the Statesman's Gallery: http://m.statesman.com/gallery/news/local/tree-planting-project-bastrop-state-park/gCQkp/
- [Join TreeFolks & RETREET for the Million Tree ShinDIG on Feb. 7!](https://www.treefolks.org/2015/01/28/join-treefolks-and-retreet-for-the-million-tree-shindig-on-february-7th-in-bastrop/) - More than ONE MILLION trees have been planted to restore the Lost Pines on private lands since the 2011 wildfires and if that's not a good reason for a party, then I don't know what is! Please join TreeFolks and RETREET as we celebrate the efforts of thousands of volunteers to restore the Lost Pines on
- [Eden East and TreeFolks partner up to plant trees in Austin's parks.](https://www.treefolks.org/2015/01/21/eden-east-and-treefolks-partner-up-to-plant-trees-in-austins-parks/) - Dine outdoors beneath the towering pecan trees of Eden East at Springdale Farm anytime from now until April 30th and your meal will help plant and care for trees in Austin's neighborhood parks and greenbelts. This farm-to-table restaurant located at the 100+ year old Springdale Farm in East Austin serves up a new menu each
- [It's #GivingTuesday -- Make a Gift that Keeps on Giving](https://www.treefolks.org/2014/12/02/its-givingtuesday-make-a-gift-that-keeps-on-giving/) - #GivingTuesday is a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, December 2, 2014, people around the world are coming together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give back to their communities and the causes that matter most to them. When you support TreeFolks, you're making a gift that keeps on giving, and giving, and giving
- [We're TreeBombing Auditorium Shores Dec. 6th w/ entertainment by Minor Mishap Marching Band!](https://www.treefolks.org/2014/11/19/were-treebombing-auditorium-shores-dec-6th-w-entertainment-by-minor-mishap-marching-band/) - Join us at Auditorium Shores the evening of December 6th for a TreeBombing! Volunteers will convene at the Stevie Ray Vaughn statue at 4:30 p.m. to sign in, get their glow gear, and break out into groups to plant fifty native trees. Right around sunset, Minor Mishap Marching Band, Austin's original renegade circus brass band, will join us
- [The NeighborWoods BIG TREE GIVEAWAY](https://www.treefolks.org/2014/11/18/big-tree-giveaway/) - On Saturday, December 13th, TreeFolks will give away free trees to qualifying Austin Energy customers from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Sunset Valley Farmers' Market! To qualify for a free tree, you must be an Austin Energy customer and have enough empty space on your property for additional trees. TreeFolks staff and volunteers
- [Huge volunteer turnout to plant trees in Northeast Austin](https://www.treefolks.org/2014/11/03/huge-volunteer-turnout-to-plant-trees-in-northeast-austin/) - KVUE, Austin, TX -- November 3, 2014 Huge volunteer turnout to plant trees in Northeast Austin
- [TreeFolks is a finalist in Greenlights' Nonprofit Excellence Awards](https://www.treefolks.org/2014/09/29/treefolks-is-a-finalist-in-greenlights-nonprofit-excellence-awards/) - TreeFolks is incredibly honored to be a finalist for Nonprofit of the Year at the Greenlights' Nonprofit Excellence Awards for its reforestation work in Bastrop County. All of us at TreeFolks thank you -- volunteers, donors, landowners, community partners and tree-hugging cheerleaders -- for the support you've shown for this important work to restore the Lost Pines and to help
- [Goodbye, summer.  Tree planting season is here!](https://www.treefolks.org/2014/09/29/goodbye-summer/) - The long hot summer is over, so now it’s time to think about planting trees. In Central Texas, the perfect time to plant trees was 20 years ago, but the next best time to plant trees is in the fall. Prime planting season runs from Halloween to St. Patrick’s Day -- and fall is the very best
- [Austin Arbor Day Celebration & TreeFolks Ceremonial 1 Millionth Tree Planting](https://www.treefolks.org/2014/09/24/austin-arbor-day-2014/) - The 2014 Austin Arbor Day Celebration will be held on October 18th at Boggy Creek Greenbelt. To celebrate Arbor Day and the City of Austin's 23rd year as a Tree City USA community, the City of Austin's Urban Forestry Program is partnering with TreeFolks to host a tree planting and family friendly Arbor Day event
- [Introducing TreeFolks New Executive Director, Thaïs Perkins](https://www.treefolks.org/2014/08/28/meet-treefolks-newest-executive-director/) - Dear TreeFolks Community, Late summer in Central Texas isn’t usually considered the season of new beginnings. The heat and drought take their toll on the natural world, and it feels like dormancy settles in waiting for the first cool breaths of October. But here at TreeFolks, it may as well be the New Year! Not
- [Tree Folks 25th Anniversary Tree I.D. Walk](https://www.treefolks.org/2014/08/07/treefolks-25th-anniversary-tree-i-d-walk/) - Please join us to celebrate Tree Folks 25th anniversary with a tree identification walk at our office and the nearby river trail. We will begin in the Tree Folks office with coffee and pastries. Then, we'll move outside to explore the trees around the office and amble down Platt Lane to the nearby trail that leads to the Colorado River. Thaïs
- [Register now for the 2014 Urban Forest Steward series!](https://www.treefolks.org/2014/07/25/register-now-for-the-2014-urban-forest-steward-series/) - Urban Forest Steward is a series of workshops about urban trees organized by TreeFolks and Austin Urban Forestry. Drought, disease and habitat degradation take a constant toll on urban trees. Texas A&M Forest Service estimates that the 2011 drought killed more than 5.6 million urban trees across Texas. We believe that the more you know about trees, the
- [Structural Pruning Workshop - Saturday, July 12th](https://www.treefolks.org/2014/05/30/structural-pruning-workshop-july-12-2014-from-830-to-1100-am/) - You can prevent many of the structural problems of mature trees with proper pruning of young trees. Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn how to correct minor defects. There will be a short demonstration and lecture and then participants will be supervised as they make pruning cuts. Participants will learn how to make
- [TreeFolks is hiring a part-time administrative assistant.](https://www.treefolks.org/2014/05/21/were-hiring/) - TreeFolks’ programs and staff have grown two-fold in the last 18 months and we are looking for someone to support this growth and increase the efficiency of our services. We are seeking a part-time administrative assistant to help with data entry, payroll, filing, and general office support. The ideal person for this position is seeking
- [Austin's awesome urban forest is in the news this week.](https://www.treefolks.org/2014/04/30/austins-awesome-urban-forest-is-in-the-news-this-week/) - Austin is featured in the National Geographic web feature for National Arbor Day, "Nine Cities That Love Their Trees - And What They're Doing About It." At 37% tree canopy, Austin has the 2nd highest urban tree canopy in the nation. TreeFolks couldn't be more proud of its twenty-five year partnership with the City of
- [What's that weird thing growing on my oak tree?](https://www.treefolks.org/2014/04/25/4427/) - “My oak tree suddenly has large green growths on it – what’s wrong with it?” Galls on oaks are a common sight in Central Texas. The good news is that they’re unlikely to harm your tree. This is especially good news because controlling them is difficult and potentially harmful to your tree’s ecosystem. The gall
- [A SEASON OF GROWTH - 573,398 trees planted in 2013-14 season](https://www.treefolks.org/2014/04/25/a-season-of-growth-573398-trees-planted-in-2013-14-season/) - We are incredibly proud of the hard work of the 1,500 volunteers who planted trees with us at thirty events this fall and winter! Without volunteers, TreeFolks could not restore Austin watersheds, reforest the Lost Pines, or create more shaded neighborhoods. We've been fortunate to add two new staff members to organize those volunteers and
- [Redbud](https://www.treefolks.org/2014/04/25/redbud/) - The bright, pink flowers of Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis var. canadensis) and Texas redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) are announcing that Spring has arrived in Central Texas. The cheery blooms emerge directly from the bare trunk and branches, often covering the entire tree; the blooms are soon followed by heart-shaped leaves. Redbud blossoms are reportedly edible and high in
- [How a 20,000-Year-Old-Tree Is Finding New Life In Texas](https://www.treefolks.org/2014/03/21/4406/) - Read this fantastic story on NationSwell.com about the history of the Lost Pines and TreeFolks work to restore privates lands damaged by the 2011 wildfire. http://www.nationswell.com/20000-year-old-tree-finding-new-life-texas/
- [Amplify Austin with 24 hours of giving beginning March 20 @ 6pm.](https://www.treefolks.org/2014/03/07/amplify-austin-with-24-hours-of-giving-beginning-march-20-6pm/) - TreeFolks is thrilled to participate in Amplify Austin 2014 – a city-wide giving day that offers a fun, exciting, and incentivized way of giving to causes you care about. Please help us continue our work in the community by showing your generosity on March 20-21 during the 24-hours of giving. You can set a calendar
- [NeighborWoods Tree Giveaway - March 1st at Highland Mall](https://www.treefolks.org/2014/02/25/neighborwoods-tree-giveaway-march-1st/) - Are you an Austin Energy customer? Come to Highland Mall on March 1st and get a free tree. TreeFolks will give away 1,000 5-gallon trees as part of the NeighborWoods heat island mitigation program. We'll start giving away up to 2 trees per household at 11 am and will continue until all the trees are
- [Saturday's tree giveaway for Bastrop County residents moved 15,700 trees in 90 minutes](https://www.treefolks.org/2014/02/20/4357/) - By Terry Hagerty, Austin Community Newspapers Staff The event was billed as “Free trees for Bastrop County” and area residents didn’t waste any time taking advantage of the offering at Mayfest Park on Feb. 15. Slated for approximately four hours – from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – the free 14,000 trees being given away by
- [Austin's Urban Forest Plan: A Master Plan for Public Property](https://www.treefolks.org/2013/12/19/austins-urban-forest-plan-a-master-plan-for-public-property/) - More people than ever before now live in urban areas where the health of our tree population is under increasing pressure from drought, disease and development. Trees have well documented economic, environmental, and public health benefits. It is fiscally, socially, and environmentally sound for the City of Austin to develop a forest management plan. Like
- [TreeFolks featured on YNN's 12 Days of Giving](https://www.treefolks.org/2013/12/16/treefolks-featured-on-ynns-12-days-of-giving/) - Check out this really fantastic video about our reforestation work for private landowners in Bastrop County! Thanks for spreading the word YNN! http://austin.twcnews.com/content/news/296584/12-days-of-giving--treefolks-TX_296584.old.html
- [Second year of pine tree planting kicks off in fire-ravaged Bastrop County](https://www.treefolks.org/2013/12/05/second-year-of-pine-tree-planting-kicks-off-in-fire-ravaged-bastrop-county/) - October rains should help seedlings; last year’s crop had high mortality rate because of drought. Monday, Dec. 2, 2013 By Dave Harmon - American-Statesman Staff BASTROP — When Ray Long saw a flood of people pour out of the two big tour buses parked near his house last week, he wandered down the street to investigate. He
- [Signs of renewal at Bastrop State Park](https://www.treefolks.org/2013/11/22/4261/) - Signs of renewal at Bastrop State Park photo by Erin Green, Austin Community Newspapers Staff Posted: 12:00 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 Read the full article and view photos at Statesman.com Nobody can plant a tree like Mother Nature can. But that doesn’t mean human beings can’t do their best to imitate her handiwork, which is
- [Volunteers help Bastrop reforestation](https://www.treefolks.org/2013/11/21/volunteers-help-bastrop-reforestation/) - By Natalie Stoll Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 6:36 PM CST Published: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 6:36 PM Watch the full story at KXAN.com BASTROP (KXAN) - The reforestation effort in Bastrop is still going strong two years after the Bastrop County Complex Fire over the Labor Day weekend. Around 80 volunteers with Kampgrounds of America (KOA) joined Treefolks to plant
- [Watch April discuss Austin's trees on Central Texas Gardener](https://www.treefolks.org/2013/10/25/watch-april-discuss-austins-trees-on-central-texas-gardener/) - TreeFolks Executive Director, April T. Rose, discusses caring for trees during drought with Central Texas Gardener's Tom Spencer. In this interview, April gives tips for determining if your trees are experiencing drought stress and for choosing trees that do well in our climate. She shares an abundance of useful tree care information, so don't miss
- [Featured Tree - Texas ash](https://www.treefolks.org/2013/09/20/texas-ash-fraxinus-albicans/) - The fabled Texas ash (Fraxinus albicans) is possibly our favorite tree on offer this season through NeighborWoods, a program offering free street trees to Austin Energy customers. This lovely tree has attractive feather-like seed pods called samara and brilliant fall color. Texas ash is native from the Arbuckle Mountains in Oklahoma to the Edwards Plataeu
- [Plant trees in autumn as weather cools down](https://www.treefolks.org/2013/09/20/plant-trees-in-autumn-as-weather-cools-down/) - Autumn is the perfect time to plant perennials and woody plants in Central Texas, and that includes trees. Our temperate autumn and early winter months allow trees and other woody plants ample time to establish roots before winter dormancy. These strong roots better prepare the trees for the spring flush of new growth and will
- [Falling tree injures jogger](https://www.treefolks.org/2013/08/26/falling-tree-injures-jogger/) - August 24, 2013 By Dawn Denny, Omar Lewis AUSTIN (KXAN) - A dead tree fell on a jogger on the Butler Trail near the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department headquarters building at 200 South Lamar at Riverside Drive. Witnesses say it happened around 12:30 p.m. Saturday. They say the 29-year-old man received help
- [Free trees to Bastrop County residents - TreeFolks implements reforestation in Bastrop County](https://www.treefolks.org/2013/07/31/free-trees-to-bastrop-county-residents-treefolks-implements-reforestation-in-bastrop-county/) - Thursday, July 25, 2013 By Erin Green - Austin Community Newspapers Staff The numbers from the 2011 Bastrop County Complex Fire are well-known by now. More than 1,600 homes destroyed. More than 34,000 acres burned. Two people lost their lives. The ongoing recovery efforts are continuing and will be continuing for years to come yet. Those efforts include,
- [Group working to replant Bastrop](https://www.treefolks.org/2013/07/31/group-working-to-replant-bastrop/) - Group working to replant Bastrop Tree Folks trying to get pine trees planted Updated: Friday, 26 Jul 2013, 10:29 PM CDT Published : Friday, 26 Jul 2013, 9:24 PM CDT Ignacio Garcia BASTROP, Texas (KXAN) - It's been almost two years since the Bastrop County Labor Day wildfires which ranked as one of the worst
- [Featured Tree - Anacacho orchid tree](https://www.treefolks.org/2013/05/16/anacacho-orchid-tree/) - This has definitely been a spectacular spring for Orchid trees. Native to only a few canyons in western central Texas and northeastern Mexico, they make for lovely ornamental yard trees here in Central Texas. Best known as Anacacho orchid tree, Bauhinia lunaroides can be single or multi-trunked and grows up to 12 feet tall. It
- [Off To A Great Start - BCCRP plants 68,000 loblolly seedlings in first year](https://www.treefolks.org/2013/05/09/bastrop-county-tree-planting-results-are-in/) - After an intense few months of organizing and 8 weeks of planting trees this winter, 68,000 loblolly pine seedlings were planted on 104 acres of residential property in Bastrop County affected by the Labor Day wildfires of 2011. This would not have been possible without the Texas Conservation Corps, a program of American YouthWorks who provided 5
- [Apply water and mulch now to prepare for summer's heat](https://www.treefolks.org/2013/05/09/water-and-mulch-before-summer/) - Don’t let occasional rains keep you from watering your trees this summer. Central Texas is still in deep drought. Stress from drought and heat can cause limb die back, increase vulnerability to insects and disease and contribute to tree decline. Apply 10-20 gallons of water once a week to trees planted in the last three years
- [Love Beer Fundraiser benefiting TreeFolks & others - Buy tickets at lovebeeraustin.com](https://www.treefolks.org/2013/05/09/love-beer-fundraiser-june-15-tickets-at-lovebeeraustin-com/) - The Love Beer Fundraiser is a small, intimate event featuring Texas breweries, live music, great food and fun times. Guests will be given a souvenir tasting glass to sample the delicious local beers, and will also be able to visit with the brewers themselves. Proceeds from Love Beer benefit Tree Folks, Meals on Wheels and More, and HAAM. Love Beer is happening June 15, 2013, from
- [Tree I.D. Walk on National Arbor Day](https://www.treefolks.org/2013/04/09/tree-i-d-walk-on-national-arbor-day/) - TreeFolks will celebrate National Arbor Day by hosting a free tree identification workshop in downtown Austin. While springtime isn't the best time to plant trees in Central Texas, it is an absolutely lovely time to learn about trees and deepen our appreciation of Austin's urban forest. During the hike, participants will learn basic tree identification
- [Eat, Shop, & Play on Earth Day](https://www.treefolks.org/2013/04/09/eat-shop-play-on-earth-day/) - Over 200 business locations have committed to donate five percent of gross sales on Earth Day, Monday, April 22nd, to seven local non-profits dedicated to keeping our environment clean, our parks tidy, our springs pristine, our trees aplenty, our open spaces preserved, and so much more! By getting out to eat, shop, sip, play, spring clean, dance, and more
- [Make every day Earth Day!](https://www.treefolks.org/2013/04/08/h-e-b_tearpad_2013/) - TreeFolks is pleased to announce that H-E-B, in recognition of Earth Day, has selected EarthShare of Texas to be the April beneficiary for its in-store coupon promotion. This means that customers can tear off and add check-out coupons worth $1, $3, or $5 to their total bill to support environmental work throughout the State of
- [Myrtle murder](https://www.treefolks.org/2013/02/22/dont-murder-your-myrtles/) - Every year in January/February, I get many questions from concerned gardeners about Crepe Myrtle pruning. They ask something like “I see all of these Crepe Myrtles around town that have been completely chopped off. Should I do that to mine?” If you have ever had the instinct that chopping off the entire top of a
- [Austin named among 10 Best Cities for Urban Forests](https://www.treefolks.org/2013/02/12/austin-named-among-10-best-cities-for-urban-forests/) - WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 5, 2013 — When it comes to a commitment to care for greenspaces in the nation’s leading cities, conservation organization American Forests has found that some urban areas are doing much better than others. Through a combination of an in-depth survey, independent data and a vote by a blue-ribbon panel of leading urban forest
- [Some stories about reforestation efforts in Bastrop County](https://www.treefolks.org/2013/01/31/some-stories-about-reforestation-efforts-in-bastrop-county/) - http://bastropadvertiser.com/2012/12/18/partnerships-pulling-together-to-reforest-the-lost-pines/ http://austin.ynn.com/content/top_stories/290202/reforestation-efforts-continue-in-bastrop-county
- [Loblolly pine](https://www.treefolks.org/2013/01/22/featured-tree-loblolly-pine/) - Loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) Loblolly pine is a large, resinous, conifer reaching from 50 to 100 feet tall. It has gray, scaly bark and dark green needles up to 10 inches long. It drops its lower branches as it grows to form an open, rounded crown of spreading branches under which many other trees and
- [NeighborWoods in Your Hood](https://www.treefolks.org/2013/01/15/nw-in-your-hood/) - Recognize these flags? They mean that a homeowner was offered 1 or more totally, completely, FREE trees to plant along the street to create a more shaded, energy-efficient, and walkable neighborhood. Street trees help lower summer temperatures by as much as 5 degrees! We're currently evaluating yards in South and West Austin to give 3,900
- [TreeFolks to lead residential reforestation efforts in Bastrop County](https://www.treefolks.org/2012/12/17/bccrp/) - We are excited to announce that TreeFolks is working with Loomis Partners, Inc., Bastrop County and the Lost Pines Recovery Team to head up a large-scale effort to plant nearly 60,000 native trees this winter on residential property that was badly scorched in the Bastrop County Complex Fire that began on Labor Day in September
- [Winter Tree Tips - Mulching fallen leaves, pruning for health](https://www.treefolks.org/2012/12/17/winter-tree-tips/) - The cold winter months may seem like a time when trees are resting but they are still hard at work under that appearance of dormancy. Roots will continue to grow as long as ground temperatures are moderate. To support root growth leave fallen leaves on the ground to provide your tree with natural mulch,
- [Neighbors spruce up fire station with community garden](https://www.treefolks.org/2012/12/03/neighbors-spruce-up-fire-station-with-community-garden/) - By Carolyn Lindell, Statesman.com The big red firetruck usually captures all the attention at Fire Station 16, but lately residents in this Central Austin neighborhood have noticed the firehouse’s lovely gardens, bursting with robust flowers and greenery. Spiky rosemary stands waist high, and zealous passionflower vines encircle the stop sign. Colorful retro lawn chairs look
- [Fruit tree pruning workshop - January 25th](https://www.treefolks.org/2012/11/26/fruit-tree-pruning/) - Come learn the basics of fruit tree pruning from Scott Harris, fruit tree expert and former TreeFolks director. Participants will receive hands on instruction pruning real fruit trees in the Urban Roots orchard. We'll provide coffee and light snacks as well as printed materials and tools. Bring gloves, sun protection, and wear closed toed shoes.
- [Tree Selection & Establishment Webinar](https://www.treefolks.org/2012/10/24/webinar/) - TreeFolks Executive Director, April Rose, will teach a Go Native U webinar on Tree Selection & Establishment from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 7th. Learn the proper techniques for selecting the right tree for the right place and how to get your newly planted tree off to a great start. You will learn
- [Austin Arbor Day 2012](https://www.treefolks.org/2012/10/16/austin-arbor-day-2012/) - The 21st Austin Arbor Day celebration is a partnership between the City of Austin, The Trail Foundation, and TreeFolks. The celebration will include tree planting & mulching, a free sapling giveaway, fun activities, information booths, and an appearance by Mayor Lee Leffingwell. The event will begin at 9 am with an address by Mayor Leffingwell
- [Fall is prime time to plant trees](https://www.treefolks.org/2012/10/16/fall-is-prime-time-to-plant-trees/) - October is here and that means it's time to plant trees! Most folks think that spring is the best time for gardening and tree planting... and in Minnesota, that's true. But in Central Texas' mild-to-hot climate its all about autumn. There is no better time to plant a tree than right now. Trees planted in
- [Get a FREE slow-release tree watering bag](https://www.treefolks.org/2012/10/15/free-watering-bags/) - TreeFolks is partnering with Austin Water Utility to distribute free TreeGator Jr. slow release watering bags. Slow release watering bags are a great way to water young trees, while minimizing water loss through evaporation and runoff. The next event will be: When: March 1, 2014 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Where: Highland Mall Parking
- ['Old Baldy' to be Honored at 2012 Austin Tree of the Year Award Celebration](https://www.treefolks.org/2012/10/11/2012-tree-of-the-year/) - The winner of the 2012 Austin Tree of the Year Award is 'Old Baldy' - a majestic bald cypress growing along the Rock Shelter Trail at McKinney Falls State Park. July Texas Forestry Service measurements recorded Old Baldy at 103 feet tall with a circumference of 16 feet 3 inches. Old Baldy is estimated to
- [Roughleaf dogwood](https://www.treefolks.org/2012/07/27/tree-of-the-month-august-2012/) - When I took my dog for a splash at Redbud Isle earlier this week, I was impressed by the swaths of bright white berries on small, shrubby, understory trees that seemed to cover the whole park. The hard, white berries have a little black dot on the bottom and grow on reddish branchlets. The 3
- [TreeFolks work in riparian zones mentioned in Austin EcoNetwork blog post](https://www.treefolks.org/2012/07/26/treefolks-work-in-riparian-zones-mentioned-in-austin-econetwork-blog-post/) - Check out this interesting blog post by Joan Brook about Austin neighborhood riparian zone restoration.
- [New face at TreeFolks](https://www.treefolks.org/2012/07/26/new-face-at-treefolks/) - We are excited to welcome a new program manager to the TreeFolks family! Greg Mast grew up in Lake Jackson, Texas amid the towering live oaks and drooping Spanish moss of the coastal bottomlands. From an early age he spent his free time outdoors with growing things, eventually becoming an avid gardener and ardent environmentalist.
- [Summer tree care](https://www.treefolks.org/2012/07/15/summer-tree-tips/) - Now that things are drying out and heating up, keep in mind that you may need to water your trees during extended periods of drought. Trees that were planted in the last 3 years will need to be watered once each week. Older trees would like a drink every two weeks. Water using a sprinkler
- [Nominate your favorite tree today!](https://www.treefolks.org/2012/06/14/austin-tree-of-the-year-award/) - Austin's Tree of the Year Award was created in March 2007 to identify and recognize outstanding trees within the city limits of Austin that are most valuable and unique to this area. Each year, these beautiful and healthy trees provide Austinites with examples of the benefits of proper tree selection, care and placement. Austin's Tree
- [Families learn about fruit trees at a public orchard in their community](https://www.treefolks.org/2012/06/13/families-learn-about-fruit-trees-at-a-public-orchard-in-their-community/) - Earlier this month, on a warm and windy Sunday morning, a few families gathered at a public orchard they didn't even know existed just a few weeks prior. "This orchard was planted 12 years ago by 125 kindergarteners and a few TreeFolks staff," began Scott Harris, former TreeFolks E.D., still our go-to guy for fruit
- [Trees prove their worth as temperatures rise](https://www.treefolks.org/2012/06/13/trees-prove-their-worth/) - As very hot weather returns to Austin, we all start to appreciate the value of trees beyond their simple beauty - they offer shade and cool the air around them through the process of transpiration. Start thinking about trees and the impact they have on our city as a crucial part of our public infrastructure
- [Free Members-Only Hike](https://www.treefolks.org/2012/05/18/free-hike/)
- [Mexican Plum - May 2012](https://www.treefolks.org/2012/05/16/tree-of-the-month-may-2012/) - Mexican Plum (Prunus mexicana) As you look out in the understory of our urban forest this month you’ll find a multitude of plums forming on our tree of the month, the Mexican Plum (also known as the Big Tree Plum). Earlier this spring the trees were covered in a cascade of white-pink flowers that beckon a
- [New Sustaining Membership Program](https://www.treefolks.org/2012/05/02/new-sustaining-membership-program/) - When you become a Sustaining Member, your TreeFolks membership will always be current! Sustaining members provide TreeFolks with a steady, reliable source of income by paying your membership in monthly installments. TreeFolks saves money and TREES on printing and postage. PLUS, you will always qualify for 20% off of all TreeFolks classes and workshops AND
- [Volunteers to mulch trees on National Arbor Day - JOIN US!](https://www.treefolks.org/2012/04/22/celebrate-national-arbor-with-treefolks/) - National Arbor Day is April 27th - which is a bit late for planting trees with our Texas summer fast approaching! So, instead of planting trees for National Arbor Day, we'll be giving some greatly needed care to trees that are already in the ground. On Friday, April 27 from 1 to 4 p.m., TreeFolks
- [FREE Downtown Tree I.D. Walk](https://www.treefolks.org/2012/04/21/free-tree-i-d-walk-friday-april-27th/) - Come on downtown on Arbor Day (Friday, April 27th) for a FREE mini tree tour of Downtown Austin trees! We'll have an information table set up from 10 to 2 where you can learn about TreeFolks' tree planting, tree care and wildfire restoration programs and pick up a free Native Tree Growing Guide for Central
- [Tree I.D. Hike - Saturday, April 21st at 9 a.m.](https://www.treefolks.org/2012/04/17/tree-id/) - Join us for a 3 hour urban tree identification hike along Shoal Creek! During the 3.5 mile hike, participants will learn basic tree identification principles, practice identifying trees common to Central Texas and discuss characteristics and growth requirements of each of the identified trees. Specimens along the hike will feature a QR code so that
- [Give 5% to Mother Earth](https://www.treefolks.org/2012/04/16/austingive5/) - Eat, shop, play, and more at local businesses on Saturday, April 21st and 5% of your purchases will be donated to these local environmental groups: Clean Water Fund, Friends of Barton Springs Pool, Hill Country Conservancy, Sierra Club, Texas Land Conservancy and TreeFolks! You'll support local environmental groups when you shop at these participating businesses
- [Mulberry - April 2012](https://www.treefolks.org/2012/04/11/tree-of-the-month-april-2012/) - Mulberry (Morus) This tree folk's fingers and lips are purple from researching the featured tree of the month. Mulberries are ripening right now and boy are they delicious. Mulberries are deciduous trees or tall shrubs with a lovely round crown. The leaves are broad oval or heart-shaped often with serrated margins and can be lobed
- [Mulch protects trees from damage](https://www.treefolks.org/2012/04/03/mulch-protects-trees-from-damage/) - Now that it’s time to mow the grass again, protect your trees from getting bumped by mowers and string trimmers by creating a mulch circle around the trunk. The vascular system of a tree can be seriously injured if its bark is removed by a tool or piece of machinery. Remove all of the grass and weeds around
- [You Can Help Support Texas Environmental Groups](https://www.treefolks.org/2012/04/01/estx-tearpad2012/) - TreeFolks is pleased to announce that H-E-B has selected EarthShare of Texas to be the beneficiary of its in-store coupon promotion for April, in recognition of Earth Day. This means that customers can tear off and add check-out coupons worth $1, $3, or $5 to their total bill. H-E-B has supported many EarthShare of Texas
- [Mountain Laurel](https://www.treefolks.org/2012/03/02/march-tree-of-the-month/) - Texas mountain laurel (Sophora secundiflora) If you've recently caught a whiff of something grape-flavored (mmmmm...) while walking your dog, riding your bike, or taking your mail to the box, you smelled Texas mountain laurel. Also known as mescal bean, this small, slow-growing tree is drought tolerant and thrives in rocky, limestone soils. It's glossy, dark
- [Bartholomew Appreciation Day - Saturday, March 3](https://www.treefolks.org/2012/03/01/bartholomew-appreciation-day-saturday-march-3/) - Show your appreciation for Bartholomew Park by learning about urban forest ecology, how it is represented in the park and how it impacts the creek. The skills you learn will be put to use in the park AND are simple steps you can apply at home. TreeFolks, Austin Parks Foundation, Parks and Recreation Department Forestry
- [What's up with the Live oaks](https://www.treefolks.org/2012/02/29/live-oaks-dropping-leaves/) - If you’re not from Texas you may be alarmed to see our native Live oaks, Quercus fusiformis, dropping their leaves in spring. Don’t worry! Live oaks are semi-evergreen, so they keep their dark green foliage all winter. Then they push off their leaves in late February/early March and simultaneously grow new leaves and flowers, called catkins.
- [The Truck is dead, Long live the Truck](https://www.treefolks.org/2012/02/26/the-truck-is-dead/) - She had a good run, but our tree delivery truck has officially gone kaput - and we just gave her a new set of brakes too. With one month of tree deliveries left, we're leasing a truck to finish out the tree planting season. If you can help us pay for this month's lease, please
- [What do we do when the skies send us rain?  We plant trees in it!](https://www.treefolks.org/2011/12/13/what-do-we-do-when-the-skies-send-us-rain-we-plant-trees-in-it/) - Join TreeFolks and the City of Austin to plant native, drought resistant baby trees in Austin's parks and preserves! Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree planting initiative designed to respond to rain events by rushing out to plant tree seedlings that will thrive in the extra moisture at planting time and won't require supplemental
- [Come plant saplings with us at Reimer's Ranch](https://www.treefolks.org/2011/11/17/come-plant-saplings-with-us-at-reimers-ranch/) - We'll be back at Reimer's Ranch on Saturday, November 19 and Tuesday, December 6 to plant saplings at this beautiful Travis County park. TreeFolks has been to Milton Reimer's Ranch Park several times over the past few years and we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to plant trees with us and explore
- [Free Saplings in Bastrop this Saturday, November 19th](https://www.treefolks.org/2011/11/17/free-saplings-in-bastrop-this-saturday-november-19th/) - TreeFolks will be giving away Bitternut Hickory, FlameLeaf Sumac, and Roughleaf Dogwood saplings to wildfire victims at the Bastrop County Expo. If you have been affected by the recent wildfires, please stop by to receive your free trees. We will be setup by 9 and stay until the trees are gone. The principal purpose of
- [Sapling Planting Instructions](https://www.treefolks.org/2011/10/20/sapling-planting-instructions/)
- [Sapling Days are here!](https://www.treefolks.org/2011/10/02/sapling-days/) - Fall is the very best time to plant trees in central Texas. Saplings are young trees that need very little water to become established and grow faster and stronger than older trees. With drought predicted to persist through fall and winter, it's more important than ever to plant new trees to replace those that die
- [Cash register fund drive at Whole Earth Provision Co.](https://www.treefolks.org/2011/10/01/cash-register-fund-drive-at-whole-earth-provision-co/) - Whole Earth will accept donations for TreeFolks at checkout at all three Austin stores throughout the entire month of October! We kicked off the funddrive with a giveaway of free saplings at the 1014 N. Lamar store in Austin on Saturday, October 1st. It was a great success! Roughly 200 people went home with a
- [Keep Watering Your Trees](https://www.treefolks.org/2011/09/15/water-your-trees/) - Your trees are stressed from the prolonged drought and extremely high temperatures we've all endured this summer. Stress from drought and heat can cause limb dieback, increase vulnerability to insects and disease and contribute to tree decline. Apply 10-20 gallons of water once a week to trees that were planted in the last three years
- [Firefighter Tree Planting Ceremony](https://www.treefolks.org/2011/09/08/firefighter-tree-planting-ceremony/) - Please join us for a full protocol remembrance ceremony honoring all firefighters who have worked to protect Texas during this historic season of wildfires. Three firefighters have lost their lives and more than 3 million acres have burned. As the communities recover and the land begins healing, join us as we plant a tree honoring
- [Be there or be square](https://www.treefolks.org/2011/09/06/be-there-or-be-square/) - TreeFolks is one of the several organizations to benefit from the proceeds of UTOPiAFEST 2011. We'll have a booth set up to share information about tree care, species selection, and our tree planting programs. Come on out and listen to some great music while camping in the beautiful Texas Hill Country!
- [Pauly's Tree Grove & Memorial Bench Dedication](https://www.treefolks.org/2011/08/12/paulys-tree-grove-memorial-bench-dedication/) - Paul Domaruk worked as a certified arborist and educator for TreeFolks for five years. His death two years ago was a great loss to the TreeFolks community. Paul's friends and family would like to invite all friends of TreeFolks to a dedication ceremony for Paul's Tree Grove and Memorial Bench at Bartholomew Park on September
- [Anacua](https://www.treefolks.org/2011/08/03/anacua/) - On a recent hike at the Nalle Bunny Run Preserve I had the pleasure of spotting several anaqua trees (Ehretia anacua). This mostly evergreen, medium sized tree can reach 50' in height and often forms clumping groves from root sprouts. My favorite feature of this tree is its colorful small fruit that first turns vibrant
- [Water Smart - tree canopy conserves water!](https://www.treefolks.org/2011/07/14/water-smart-tree-canopy-conserves-water/) - Healthy trees slow stormwater runoff, allowing time for water to soak in and recharge aquifers and the water table. When you water your trees, water smart! An efficient way to water established trees (5+ years) is to place a soaker hose around the tree at the dripline once a month during summer. Water until the
- [Tree I.D. Workshop -- Saturday, August 6th, 9 - 11 am](https://www.treefolks.org/2011/07/13/tree-i-d-workshop/) - Please join us for a tree identification workshop that will begin at Austin City Hall and end along Lady Bird Lake. The workshop will be led by Colleen Dieter, TreeFolks Board Member and owner of Red Wheelbarrow Gardening. Participants will learn basic tree identification principles and practice identifying trees common to Central Texas. Workshop cost
- [Retama](https://www.treefolks.org/2011/07/10/tree-of-the-month/) - Retama (Parkinsonia aculeata) While driving around town with my air conditioner on MAX A/C, practically the only tree I see blooming these days is the resilient retama, with its clouds of yellow, 5-petaled flowers floating on wispy branches that bend in the hot wind. Retama grows well in poor, dry soils, which is why it’s often
- [An Austin Night for Nature - Thursday, August 11th @ 8 pm](https://www.treefolks.org/2011/06/30/an-austin-night-for-nature-thursday-august-11th-8-pm/) - AUSTIN, TX – The Ecological Society of America (ESA) announces “An Austin Night for Nature”, inspired by Austin’s culture of environmental awareness and incredible musical heritage. This one-night-only concert will take place on Thursday August 11, 2011, at 8:00 pm (doors at 7:00pm) at ACL Live at the Moody Theatre, Willie Nelson Blvd in Austin.
- [Internship Opportunities](https://www.treefolks.org/2011/06/02/internship/) - TreeFolks is seeking two interns to work 10 to 20 hours per week this summer and fall. Please click the links below to learn more about the positions and how to apply. Development Internship Description Program Internship Description
- [Tree Grant Applications Now Open](https://www.treefolks.org/2011/06/01/tree-grant-applications/) - The application period for CommuniTrees and The Urban Orchard Project tree grants for the 2011/2012 planting season is from June 1, 2011 to August 15, 2011. All application materials must be submitted together to be accepted for consideration. Mail your completed application to: TreeFolks Attn: Tree Grant Application P.O. Box 704 Austin, TX 78767 CommuniTrees
- [TreeFolks goes to Galveston](https://www.treefolks.org/2011/05/20/treefolks-goes-to-galveston/) - This letter to the editor from Priscilla Files of Galveston Island Tree Conservancy appeared on the Opinion page of the Austin American-Statesman on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. Thanks for the kind words, Pris! Keep up the good work of reforesting Galveston!
- [Do you need a street tree?](https://www.treefolks.org/2011/05/17/waitlist/) - Get on the waitlist!
- [NeighborWoods Note:](https://www.treefolks.org/2011/05/17/neighborwoods-note/) - All NeighborWoods trees will be delivered during the Central Texas planting season from October - March.
- [May 2011](https://www.treefolks.org/2011/05/10/may-2011/) - WATER YOUR TREES Drought and heat cause stress - find a watering method that works for you Today's rain has given Austin’s trees some long awaited relief, but don’t let that keep you from watering in the weeks to follow. Austin, along with all of Texas, is still in extreme drought. Stress from drought and
- [Tree Champions](https://www.treefolks.org/2011/04/22/tree-champions/) - TreeFolks thanks the offices of Mayor Leffingwell and Council member Randi Shade for honoring Austin's tree champions. Council member Shade read a proclamation recognizing organizations such as TreeFolks, Austin Parks Foundation, the Urban Forestry Board, Trees for Pease, the Bull Creek Foundation, and others who work together to ensure Austin's trees continue to be planted,
- [Earth Day 2011](https://www.treefolks.org/2011/04/21/earth-day-2011/) - EARTH DAY! This Friday, April 22nd There is a lot happening in Austin this week in celebration of Earth Day. TreeFolks is participating in three fundraising campaigns that allow you to support us and environmentally responsible businesses with money you already spend. We're celebrating urban forestry partnerships at City Hall this Thursday and will have
- [Mortality Survey at Reimer's Ranch](https://www.treefolks.org/2011/04/18/mortality-survey-at-reimers-ranch/) - Trees are an important element of the ecology and history of central Texas. They are a central component of the aesthetics and experience for residents and visitors of Central Texas. Trees along the Pedernales River cool the water, clean storm water runoff, provide habitat for wildlife, stabilize the bank, and provide shade, beauty and
- [No. 3 Trees keep the water table up](https://www.treefolks.org/2011/03/20/no-3-trees-keep-the-water-table-up/)
- [No.5 Trees means Birds Birds Eat Insects. That's a good thing.](https://www.treefolks.org/2011/03/20/no-5-trees-means-birds-birds-eat-insects-thats-a-good-thing/)
- [No. 1 Trees make our city cooler (literally)](https://www.treefolks.org/2011/03/19/hello-world/)

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- [TreeFolks](https://www.treefolks.org/) - Grow a Living Legacy for Central Texas Consider a Legacy Gift Learn More Plant Hope Across Flood-Affected Communities Support TreeFolks’ Reforestation Work Today. Contribute Today Austin Tree of the Year Awards Recognize Your Favorite Trees Nominate A Tree! Honor Your Loved Ones With A Gift Of Trees Make a Tribute Gift Today
- [About TreeFolks](https://www.treefolks.org/about/) - About UsWe are TreeFolksA 501c3 nonprofit in Austin, TX MenuOur MissionOur Core ValuesImpact ReportOur HistoryOur TeamOur Board Our Mission: Our mission is to empower Central Texans to build stronger communities through planting and caring for trees. Community Building TreeFolks engages thousands of volunteers and community groups to plant trees in public parks, preserves, and schoolyards. Reforestation
- [NeighborWoods](https://www.treefolks.org/neighborwoods/) - FREE TREES FOR ADOPTION MenuDetailsHome DeliveryCommunity SpacesUpcoming EventsResourcesDonate ADOPT A FREE TREE! Trees help reduce energy use, offset carbon, cool down the city, and grow something good to eat! TreeFolks’ NeighborWoods Program, in partnership with the City of Austin and Austin Energy, provides 7,000 free 5-gallon trees for Austinites to adopt starting in October and
- [Planned Giving](https://www.treefolks.org/ways-to-give/planned-giving/) - Planned GivingGrow a Living Legacy for Central Texas MenuPlan Your LegacyExisting GiftTreeFolks as BeneficiaryStocksQualified Charitable DistributionDonor Advised Fund A healthy forest is the ultimate gift to the future. Long after we are gone, the trees we plant today will still be casting shade, healing creek beds, and protecting Central Texas. By leaving a gift to
- [Jobs](https://www.treefolks.org/jobs/) - Work with TreeFolks!Scroll to view current opportunities. MenuInformationCurrent Openings Join Our Team! Would you like a job where you work to bring people and trees together? TreeFolks is a fun, professional workplace full of folks who love trees. We post our seasonal positions in late Summer and post our regular positions as they come available.
- [Partners](https://www.treefolks.org/about/partners/) - About UsOur PartnersA special thanks to all who help support TreeFolks MenuFoundations & CommunityCorporationsGovernment & Public Agencies Foundation & Community Support: A Living Tribute AeLK Foundation Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation American Forests American Youthworks Apache Tree Grant Program Arbor Day Foundation Armanino Foundation The Austin Common Austin Community Foundation Austin Parks Foundation Bayhurst Foundation Burdine
- [Ways To Give](https://www.treefolks.org/ways-to-give/) - Make Your Impact Today MenuOnline DonationsCorporate PartnershipsOther Ways to DonateIndividual GivingCorporate GivingAttend an Event One-Time or RecurringOnline Donation A contribution of any amount plants hope in Central Texas. Consider becoming a sustaining monthly donor, and ensure your donation goes further by helping reduce administrative costs. Donate Today Become a SponsorCorporate Partnerships Partner with TreeFolks to
- [City of Austin Watershed Planting Projects](https://www.treefolks.org/watershed-planting-projects/) - City of Austin Watershed Planting ProjectsEnsuring green space for generations to come. MenuOverviewWildlife SanctuaryBauerele Ranch ParkJanet Fish Long ParkOnion Creek ParkAgave Neighborhood ParkGet Involved TreeFolks is partnering with the City of Austin’s Watershed Protection Department and Austin Parks and Recreation Department to reforest public stream corridors and support native woody seed collection. Streamside or riparian
- [Reforesting the Lost Pines](https://www.treefolks.org/reforestation-services/reforesting-the-lost-pines/) - Reforestation ServicesThe Lost Pines Reforestation ProgramPromoting the recovery and restoration of the Loblolly Pine ecosystem and the Bastrop County community. MenuOverviewDetailsFAQs Bastrop County suffered among the most catastrophic fires in Texas history in 2011 and 2015, affecting over 34,000 acres of the Lost Pines region where the native population of Loblolly Pines resides. With the
- [Canopy Club](https://www.treefolks.org/ways-to-give/canopyclub/) - Canopy ClubReal impact takes time MenuKnow MoreMake an Impact TodayBenefitsMember SpotlightFounding Members Great forests aren’t built overnight. They grow with patience, care, and time. Just as trees require year-round rain and sun to thrive, TreeFolks relies on steady, predictable support to fund our nursery, distribute free trees, heal flood-damaged waterways, and build stronger communities. As
- [Equitable Reforestation Initiative](https://www.treefolks.org/about/eri/) - Equitable Reforestation InitiativeWorking towards a more equitable future MenuERIService AreaCommunity Needs TreeFolks’ Equitable Reforestation Initiative helps grow more trees in Central Texas communities that need them most. We work with neighbors, local leaders, and partners to understand each place and choose the best ways to increase tree canopy. This work helps create cooler streets, cleaner
- [Rooted in Recovery](https://www.treefolks.org/rootedinrecovery/) - Rooted in Recovery: Post-Flood Streamside RestorationSupporting flood-impacted communities to restore healthy streamside forests and protect local waterways. MenuOverviewEligibilityDetailsHealthy WaterwaysApply TodayFAQs Overview The July 4, 2025, flood brought heartbreaking loss to Central Texas. Lives were lost, families were changed forever, and entire communities were left carrying grief that will not quickly fade. In the midst of
- [Tribute Trees](https://www.treefolks.org/ways-to-give/tribute-trees/) - CELEBRATE A LOVED ONE WITH A Gift that Keeps on Growing MenuHonor Your Loved OnesFAQ Honor Your Loved Ones with the Gift of Trees Every tribute donation to TreeFolks funds the planting of native trees across Central Texas, creating a lasting impact on our local environment. It’s a beautiful, enduring way to say “thank you,”
- [Central Texas Floodplain Reforestation Program](https://www.treefolks.org/reforestation-services/ctfrp/) - Reforestation ServicesCentral Texas Floodplain Reforestation ProgramRestoring healthy forest buffers along riparian or streamside areas within a 6-county region. MenuOverviewDetailsFAQsApply Today Reforestation Program Eligibility Quiz Our Central Texas Floodplain Reforestation Program partners with passionate landowners who are willing to commit to the long-term growth of their riparian forest. For landowners who qualify, we will come to
- [Amplify Austin Supporter Hub](https://www.treefolks.org/amplifyaustinhub/) - Amplify Austin Supporter HubMarch 4-5Help Us Get the Word Out!Become A Champion Today MenuThank You!Jack Johnson GiveawayPower HourEasy ActionsSharing MediaSupport Our Mission Planting Trees. Growing Communities. March 4-5 Thank you for joining us as a Champion for TreeFolks during this year’s Amplify Austin Day! For those new to the event, Amplify Austin is our city’s
- [TreeFolks Young Professionals](https://www.treefolks.org/treefolks-young-professionals/) - TreeFolks Young ProfessionalsTreeFolks Young Professionals (ages 21 – 40ish) volunteer, educate, fundraise, and build community in support of the mission of TreeFolks: planting, caring for, and giving people free trees to plant! MenuOverviewUpcoming EventsJoin TreeFolks YPCore Team TreeFolks Young Professionals TreeFolks Young Professionals (ages 21 – 40ish) volunteer, educate, fundraise, and build community in support
- [Carbon+ Credit](https://www.treefolks.org/reforestation-services/central-texas-floodplain-reforestation-program/carbon-credit/) - Carbon+ Credits“High-quality forest carbon [credit] projects provide the financing needed to ensure governments and local communities keep their forests standing.” Bronson Griscom, Sr. Director of Natural Climate Solutions at Conservation International MenuWhat Are Carbon+ Credits?Buy Carbon+ CreditsOur Verified ProjectsFAQs Buy Carbon+ Credits Offset your carbon footprint by buying verified credits. TreeFolks now offers Carbon+ Credits
- [Central Texas Floodplain Reforestation Program](https://www.treefolks.org/reforestation-services/central-texas-floodplain-reforestation-program/) - Reforestation ServicesCentral Texas Floodplain Reforestation ProgramRestoring healthy forest buffers along riparian or streamside areas within a 7-county region. MenuOverviewDetailsFAQsApply Today Reforestation Program Eligibility Quiz Our Central Texas Floodplain Reforestation Program partners with passionate landowners who are willing to commit to the long-term growth of their riparian forest. We provide reforestation for floodplain properties up to
- [Our Seeds to Trees Native Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/nursery/) - Our Seeds to Trees Native Nursery MenuDetailsWhat to Expect While VolunteeringTree Growing GuideVolunteer OpportunitiesSponsor/Support Providing Native Trees Critical to Central Texas Central Texas is facing a critical shortage of native trees due to extended droughts, extreme weather events, urban expansion, and the scarcity of high-priority species in today’s nursery trade. This shortage directly impacts our
- [Native Tree Seed Collection Program](https://www.treefolks.org/learn-about-trees/native-tree-seed-collection/) - Native Tree Seed Collection ProgramPartnering with the community to collect seeds and regrow native trees! MenuThe ProgramCollect SeedsPartners Native Tree Seed Collection Program TreeFolks and Central Texas Seed Savers have partnered with the City of Austin Watershed Protection Department and Austin Parks and Recreation Department to preserve native Central Texas tree species, enhance Austin’s urban
- [Tom Spencer Million Trees for Austin Fund](https://www.treefolks.org/learn-about-trees/tom-spencer-fund/) - Tom Spencer Million Trees for Austin FundPlant trees, plant hope! MenuThe Tom FundAbout TomContribute to the Fund Plant trees, plant hope! We are deeply saddened to share that Tom Spencer, former Executive Director of TreeFolks and visionary behind the Million Trees for Austin initiative, passed away on April 2, 2025. His passion and dedication to
- [Reforestation Services](https://www.treefolks.org/reforestation-services/) - Reforestation ServicesLarge-scale tree planting and education services on public and private lands What We Do TreeFolks works to reforest Central Texas through large-scale tree planting and education services on public and private lands. In the wake of fire and flood, TreeFolks has been there for our neighbors — to help Central Texas reforest, heal, and
- [Subscribe to the TreeFolks Newsletter](https://www.treefolks.org/subscribe/) - Subscribe to Looking Up! Stay up to date with news related to Central Texas urban forests, including information about tree care, upcoming volunteer events and educational workshops. View our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for details on how we protect your information.
- [Ready, Set, Plant!](https://www.treefolks.org/ready-set-plant/) - Ready, Set, Plant!A Creekside Sapling Program MenuOverviewUpcoming EventsUpdates & Resources Ready, Set, Plant! is a riparian sapling planting program that takes place from November to February. Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. We educate volunteers on proper tree planting techniques and riparian
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.treefolks.org/privacy-policy/) - TreeFolks Data Privacy & Consent Policy Effective Date: February 12, 2025 TreeFolks is committed to protecting your privacy. This Data Privacy & Consent Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our website or providing your information to us, you consent to the practices described in this policy. 1. Information
- [Matching Giving](https://www.treefolks.org/giving/) - Matching GivingDouble Your Impact, Double The Trees Match Your Gift Did you know your generosity can go twice as far? Many employers match their employees’ charitable contributions, effectively doubling your donation’s impact. That means your gift to TreeFolks can plant more trees, provide even greater access to green spaces, and help educate more stewards of
- [RootBall Gala 2024](https://www.treefolks.org/about/rootball-gala-gallery-2024/) - RB-01 RB-02 RB-03 RB-04 RB-05 RB-06 RB-07 RB-08 RB-09 RB-10 RB-11 RB-12 RB-13 RB-14 RB-15 RB-16 RB-17 RB-18 RB-19 RB-20 RB-21 RB-22 RB-23 RB-24 RB-25 RB-26 RB-27
- [Urban Forest Stewards](https://www.treefolks.org/learn-about-trees/urban-forest-stewards/) - Urban Forest StewardsEquipping community members with the skills to protect Central Texas' trees. MenuAbout the ProgramCourse SyllabusCourse Modules The Urban Forest Stewards Program: The Urban Forest Stewards Program is a chance for community members to learn about the workings of our urban forest ecosystem. From tree biology and tree care to placemaking and ecosystem services,
- [Resources](https://www.treefolks.org/learn-about-trees/tree-care-resources/) - Resources Everything from general tree care and maintenance to troubleshooting tips and tricks. Select from the options below to jump to the information you need. Getting ready to plant General Tree Care & Maintenance Common Issues Troubleshooting Tips Be on the lookout Common Diseases Extreme Weather Best Practices General Tree Care & Maintenance Caring For
- [Keep Austin Rooted Family Picnic 2024](https://www.treefolks.org/edit-events/keep-austin-rooted-family-picnic-2024/) - 3rd Annual Keep Austin Rooted Family PicnicMay 5, 2024 | 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM MenuEvent DetailsBecome a SponsorFAQ's JOIN THE PARTY! Come enjoy the shade with us at Live Oak Brewing Company on Sunday, May 5, 2024. We’ll be enjoying good drinks, good food, good music, and even better company in the shade of
- [Arroyo Seco At 30](https://www.treefolks.org/learn-about-trees/arroyo-seco/) - Arroyo SecoA 30-Year Journey of Community and Trees MenuThe ProjectGalleryDonate Planting the Seeds of Change In the late ’80s, Arroyo Seco was a forgotten drainage ditch, overlooked by many. TreeFolks, a small nonprofit, envisioned transforming it into a green haven and planted the seeds of change on February 20th, 1993, with 140 trees. Little did
- [Community Tree Plantings](https://www.treefolks.org/community-tree-plantings/) - Community Tree Plantings & Volunteer OpportunitiesGrowing trees, growing communities — one planting at a time. MenuCommunity Tree PlantingsTree TLCSuper VolunteersPartnership OpportunitiesUpcoming Events Growing trees, growing communities. TreeFolks’ Community Tree Planting program coordinates with local community partners to provide volunteer opportunities to plant and care for trees on public lands that include City of Austin Parks,
- [A Piece of Pease](https://www.treefolks.org/learn-about-trees/a-piece-of-pease/) - A Piece of PeaseCapturing memories and protecting Central Texas' trees. MenuThe ProjectMore InfoDonatePartners Why a Piece of Pease? With the recent, unfortunate closure of Pease Elementary School, dwg. and TreeFolks have come together to orchestrate a substantial effort to collect acorns, germinate, and grow sapling trees from the playground’s historic tree. The saplings produced through
- [Learn About Trees](https://www.treefolks.org/learn-about-trees/) - Learn About TreesTreeFolks' Programs & Resources Our Programs Urban Forest Stewards Equipping community members with the skills to protect Central Texas’ trees. A Piece of Pease Capturing memories and protecting Central Texas’ trees. Carbon Credit Generation Producing carbon offsets and building community Tom Spencer Fund Honoring Tom Spencer and his bold vision of planting another
- [Pride Old](https://www.treefolks.org/pride-old/) - FeaturedPride Design Contest 2022Scroll to see your the winner & submitted designs!Design Gallery For the first time, TreeFolks will be participating in the Austin Pride Parade in August 2022. We’re dedicated to showing up for the incredible LGBTQIA+ community in Austin, so we’re kicking off National Pride Month with the first TreeFolks Pride T-Shirt Design
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## Portfolio

- [23 World Plaza](https://www.treefolks.org/project/23-world-plaza/)
- [The Penn Center](https://www.treefolks.org/project/the-penn-center/)
- [101 City Boulevard](https://www.treefolks.org/project/101-city-blvd/)
- [590 Odessa Ave](https://www.treefolks.org/project/590-odessa-ave/)

## Events

- [RootBall 2026: Stewards of the Forest, A Woodland Masquerade](https://www.treefolks.org/events/rootball-2026/) - TreeFolks invites you to save the date for RootBall 2026, our signature fundraising gala at the historic Barr Mansion. Join TreeFolks for RootBall 2026: Stewards of the Forest, A Woodland Masquerade, our signature Austin fundraising gala supporting trees, reforestation, and stronger Central Texas communities. On Thursday, October 29, guests will gather at Barr Mansion for
- [Summer Education Series: Soil & Tree Health](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ses-26-08-22/) - Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026 Time: 10 AM to Noon Location: Hornsby Bend Center for Environmental Research, 2210 FM973, Austin, TX 78725 *with a virtual option for those who can not attend in person PLEASE REGISTER HERE What is the connection between soil and tree health? How can learning more about soil health contribute to our success in
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers at Zilker Botanical Garden](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-zilker-botanical-garden-26-06-13/) - Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Well, you're in luck, because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks are partnering with the Zilker Botanical Garden to lead a Tree ID lesson in their beautiful space! You will learn how
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers at the Natural Gardener](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-natural-gardener-26-06-20/) - Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Well, you're in luck, because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks are coming to The Natural Gardener to lead a Tree ID lesson to help you learn a little more about what's
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-26-06-24/) - In 2023, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-26-06-03/) - In 2023, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Summer Education Series: Ready, Set, Restore! - Water, Urbanization, and Stream Ecology](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ses-26-07-16/) - Join us on Thursday, July 16, from 6 PM to 7:30 PM for a free virtual class with two presenters from Austin’s Watershed Protection Department. Meghan Slocombe will discuss the impacts of urbanization on water cycle processes and stream ecology, and provide an overview of WPD monitoring. Liz Cardinal will teach us about land management practices in Grow Zones and
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-26-05-08/) - In 2023, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-26-05-27/) - In 2023, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer at the TreeFolks Friends and Family Picnic](https://www.treefolks.org/events/vol-pic-26-04-19/) - Help Us at the Biggest Celebration of Native Trees in Central Texas! TreeFolks’ Friends and Family Picnic is going BIG this year. We are celebrating native trees with a big community event featuring games, a makers market, great food, and fun for all the family. This event promises to be wonderful. Come volunteer at the
- [TreeFolks Annual Friends and Family Picnic](https://www.treefolks.org/events/fafp-26-04-19/) - 🌳 TreeFolks Friends and Family Picnic 🌳 📅 Sunday, April 19, 2026 | ⏰ 11 AM – 4 PM 📍 Live Oak Brewing Company | 🎟 FREE & Open to All! This year, the TreeFolks Friends and Family Picnic is going BIG! Our love for trees is absolutely contagious, and we’re inviting every tree and
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers at the Elisabet Ney Museum](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-elisabet-ney-museum-26-05-02/) - Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Well, you’re in luck because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks are coming to the Elisabet Ney Museum to lead a Tree ID lesson to help you learn a little more about
- [Tree ID for Herbalists with Ginger Webb](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-herbalists-26-04-23/) - Have you been wanting to learn how to identify trees? And learn their role in herbalism? Well, you're in luck, because TreeFolks and the Sacred Journey School of Herbalism are coming to The Festival Beach Food Forest to lead a Tree ID lesson to help you learn a little more about what's growing around you!
- [Summer Education Series: Introduction to the TreeFolks Reforestation Program and Carbon Plus Credits](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ses-25-07-31-192/) - The TreeFolks Reforestation team will host an in-depth presentation on the Central Texas Floodplain Reforestation Program and Carbon Credits. We are inviting all program applicants, volunteers, and members of the public to join us virtually. For program participants, this could help prepare you for your upcoming consultation, educate you on riparian land management, and help you understand
- [Summer Education Series | Mountain Cedars: Junipers that Benefit Texas Karst Country, presented by Elizabeth McGreevy](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ses-26-06-27/) - Event Date: Saturday, June 27th Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location: virtually on Google Meet, or in person at Hornsby Bend Center for Environmental Research, 2210 FM973, Austin, TX 78725 PLEASE REGISTER HERE For more than 100 years, we’ve fought the woody brush spreading across the limestone regions of Texas, called karst country. Much of
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-26-04-17/) - In 2023, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-26-04-03/) - In 2023, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-26-04-10/) - In 2023, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-26-04-15/) - In 2023, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-26-04-08/) - In 2023, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-26-04-01/) - In 2023, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Mulch Giveaway at HEB Oaks at Slaughter/IH35](https://www.treefolks.org/events/mulch-giveaway-26-04-11/) - The NW team will be at HEB to distribute free bags of mulch. Earth Month is mulch month! Protect your trees from the summer heat by applying a layer of mulch. Mulch helps maintain soil moisture, insulates roots from temperature extremes, and provides nutrients as it breaks down. Come grab a bag of mulch and
- [Tree Planting at Zilker Park Day 2](https://www.treefolks.org/events/zilker-park-tree-planting-26-03-13/) - TreeFolks is partnering with Zilker 351, Austin Parks Foundation, Reverb and American Forests to plant trees in Zilker Park! Together, we’ll learn how to inspect the root ball, prepare soil, and plant for long-term success, blending hands-on learning with shared stewardship of the park. Whether you’re a seasoned grower or brand new to planting, this event
- [Volunteer at our NeighborWoods Mulch Giveaway at HEB Oaks at Slaughter/IH35](https://www.treefolks.org/events/mulch-distro-volunteer-26-04-11/) - Newly planted trees need special care. Help the NeighborWoods team distribute free bags of mulch to this season's tree adopters. Come get your workout assisting people with carrying bags of mulch, or share your passion for tree care as you educate folks about proper mulching techniques and the importance of summer watering. Please bring a
- [Tree Care at Norman Sims Elementary](https://www.treefolks.org/events/npt-26-04-25/) - Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026 Volunteer Shift: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location: 4001 Tannehill Lane, Austin, TX 78721 PLEASE REGISTER HERE Volunteer with TreeFolks for a Tree Care work day! Help provide care for trees planted at Norman-Sims Elementary in 2024 as part of our Neighbors Planting Trees program. Austin has experienced a 25% reduction
- [Tree Care at TA Brown Elementary](https://www.treefolks.org/events/npt-26-04-18/) - Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026 Volunteer Shift: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location: 7801 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78752 PLEASE REGISTER HERE Volunteer with TreeFolks for a Tree Care work day! Help provide care for trees planted at TA Brown in 2025 as part of our Neighbors Planting Trees program. Austin has experienced a 25% reduction
- [Tree Care at Graham Elementary](https://www.treefolks.org/events/npt-26-04-11/) - Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026 Volunteer Shift: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location: Graham Elementary, 11211 Tom Adams Drive, Austin, TX 78753 PLEASE REGISTER HERE Volunteer with TreeFolks for a Tree Care work day! Help provide care for trees planted at Graham Elementary in 2023 as part of our Neighbors Planting Trees program. Austin has experienced
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers at Laguna Gloria](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-laguna-gloria-26-04-16/) - This is not a volunteer opportunity; it is an educational event. Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Well, you’re in luck because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks are coming to the Laguna Gloria museum to lead a
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers at Laguna Gloria](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-laguna-gloria-26-03-26/) - This is not a volunteer opportunity; it is an educational event. Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Well, you’re in luck because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks are coming to the Laguna Gloria museum to lead a
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers at the French Legation Museum](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-frenchlegation-museum-26-04-02/) - This is not a volunteer opportunity; it is an educational event. Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Well, you're in luck, because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks are coming to The French Legation Museum to lead a
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-26-03-13/) - In 2023, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Tree Care at Bethany Cemetery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/npt-26-03-19/) - Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026 Volunteer Shift: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location: Bethany Cemetery, 1330 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78721 PLEASE REGISTER HERE Volunteer with TreeFolks for a Tree Care work day! Help provide care for trees planted at the Bethany Cemetery last fall as part of our Neighbors Planting Trees program. TreeFolks partnered with
- [Urban Roots Planting & Tree Care](https://www.treefolks.org/events/urban-roots-26-03-21/) - Fruit Tree Planting and Tree Care at Urban Roots South Farm Join TreeFolks to plant trees and provide tree care at the orchard at Urban Roots South Farm! You will help TreeFolks plant over 40 fruit trees and provide basic tree care, such as mulching, weeding, and pruning to retain moisture around the roots, prevent weed growth,
- [NeighborWoods Tree Adoption | Evento para Conseguir un Árbol Gratis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-tree-adoption-26-02-28/) - Join TreeFolks for a Tree Adoption event. Free five-gallon container trees will be distributed to Austin residents and Austin Energy customers through our NeighborWoods program. We will be at the H-E-B TechRidge @ Parmer/IH-35 (500 W Canyon Ridge Dr, Austin, TX 78753) on Saturday, February 28. No pre-registration is required – just come on by! Trees
- [NeighborWoods Tree Adoption | Evento para Conseguir un Árbol Gratis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-tree-adoption-26-02-14/) - Join TreeFolks for a Tree Adoption event. Free five-gallon container trees will be distributed to Austin residents and Austin Energy customers through our NeighborWoods program. We will be at the George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center (5801 Ainez Dr, Austin, TX 78744) on Saturday, February 14. No pre-registration is required – just come on by! Trees are available
- [FIGAPALOOZA 2026](https://www.treefolks.org/events/figapalooza-26-02-21/) - Volunteer at the TreeFolks nursery and learn how to propagate fig trees from cuttings. These trees will be grown at the nursery and distributed to the community once they are ready. No experience or tools are needed. We will train everyone at the beginning of the event, and provide all tools, materials, gloves, water, and
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-26-03-27/) - In 2023, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-26-03-20/) - In 2023, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-26-03-06/) - In 2023, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-26-03-25/) - In 2023, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-26-03-18/) - In 2023, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-26-03-11/) - In 2023, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-26-03-04/) - In 2023, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers at Waterloo Park](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-waterloo-park-26-03-21/) - This is not a volunteer opportunity; it is an educational event. Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Well, you're in luck, because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks are coming to Waterloo Park to lead a Tree ID
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers at Agave Neighborhood Trail](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-agave-neighborhood-trail-26-03-20/) - This is not a volunteer opportunity; it is an educational event. Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Curious about all of the recent construction that's been happening at Agave Neighborhood Park? Well, you're in luck, because the Central Texas
- [Volunteer Signup: Tree Adoption Event at HEB Manor](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nw-volunteer-26-01-31/) - VOLUNTEER SHIFTS DELAYED DUE TO COLD WEATHER Volunteer and help us distribute free trees to the community. We will be at HEB Manor location on January 31st. Here are the details: NeighborWoods Tree Adoption Event at HEB Manor 📅 Date: Saturday, January 31st, 2026 🕒 Volunteer shift: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM 📍Location: HEB Manor
- [NeighborWoods Tree Adoption | Evento para Conseguir un Árbol Gratis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-tree-adoption-26-01-31/) - EVENT DELAYED FOR ONE HOUR DUE TO COLD WEATHER Join TreeFolks for a Tree Adoption event. Free five-gallon container trees will be distributed through our NeighborWoods program. We will be at the H-E-B Manor (13100 FM973, Manor, TX 78653) on Saturday, January 31st. No pre-registration is required – just come on by! Trees are available
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at St. Edward's University East Woods](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-st-edwards-university-east-woods-26-01-31/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. In partnership with the City of Austin and Keep Austin Beautiful, we educate volunteers on proper tree-planting techniques and riparian restoration. Some benefits of creekside planting include cooler water for aquatic life,
- [Gathering of Growers: Tree Planting Workshop](https://www.treefolks.org/events/gathering-of-growers-26-02-28/) - Come plant trees with us! Join us for the first Gathering of Growers of 2026 — a community tree planting workshop at the beautiful St. John Faith Community Garden! TreeFolks is partnering with Fruitful Commons to expand the garden’s young orchard and plant 30 new fruit trees that will nourish this space for years to come.
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Boggy Creek Greenbelt](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-boggy-creek-greenbelt-26-01-17/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. In partnership with the City of Austin and Keep Austin Beautiful, we educate volunteers on proper tree-planting techniques and riparian restoration. Some benefits of creekside planting include cooler water for aquatic life,
- [TreeRobics at the TreeFolks Office](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treerobics-26-02-06/) - Here’s a chance to get some steps in and volunteer with TreeFolks! We will meet at the TreeFolks office at 10803 Platt Lane, Austin, 78725, on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We will unload and label 1,200 5-gallon trees for distribution. Please wear closed-toed shoes and dress for the weather
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-26-02-25/) - In 2023, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-26-02-18/) - In 2023, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-26-02-11/) - In 2023, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-26-02-04/) - In 2023, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-26-01-07/) - In 2023, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-26-01-21/) - In 2023, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Signup: Tree Adoption Event at HEB Tech Ridge](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nw-volunteer-26-02-28/) - Volunteer and help us distribute free trees to the community. We will be at HEB Tech Ridge on February 28th. Here are the details: NeighborWoods Tree Adoption Event at HEB Tech Ridge 📅 Date: Saturday, February 28th, 2026 🕒 Volunteer shift: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 📍Location: 500 W Canyon Ridge Dr, Austin, TX 78753
- [Volunteer Signup: Tree Adoption Event at Dove Springs Rec Center](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nw-volunteer-26-02-14/) - Volunteer and help us distribute free trees to the community. We will be at George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center on February 14th. Here are the details: NeighborWoods Tree Adoption Event at George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center 📅 Date: Saturday, February 14th, 2026 🕒 Volunteer shift: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 📍Location: 5801 Ainez
- [Volunteer Signup: Tree Adoption Event at Sunset Valley Farmers Market](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nw-volunteer-26-01-17/) - Volunteer and help us distribute free trees to the community. We will be at Sunset Valley Farmer's Market on January 17th. Here are the details: NeighborWoods Tree Adoption Event at Sunset Valley Farmer's Market 📅 Date: Saturday, January 17th, 2026 🕒 Volunteer shift: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 📍Location: 3200 Jones Rd, Austin, TX 78745
- [TreeRobics at the TreeFolks Office](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treerobics-26-01-09/) - Here’s a chance to get some steps in and volunteer with TreeFolks! We will meet at the TreeFolks office at 10803 Platt Lane, Austin, 78725, on Friday, January 9th, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. We will unload and label 1,200 5-gallon trees for distribution. Please wear close-toed shoes and dress for the weather
- [TreeRobics at the TreeFolks Office](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treerobics-26-01-06/) - Here’s a chance to get some steps in and volunteer with TreeFolks! We will meet at the TreeFolks office at 10803 Platt Lane, Austin, 78725, on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We will unload and label 1,200 5-gallon trees for distribution. Please wear close-toed shoes and dress for the weather
- [NeighborWoods Tree Adoption | Evento para Conseguir un Árbol Gratis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-tree-adoption-26-01-17/) - Join TreeFolks for a Tree Adoption event. Free five-gallon container trees will be distributed to Austin residents and Austin Energy customers through our NeighborWoods program. We will be at the SFC Farmer's Market at Sunset Valley (3200 Jones Rd, Austin, TX 78745) on Saturday, November 15. No pre-registration is required – just come on by! Trees are available
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-25-12-17/) - In 2023 TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-25-12-10/) - In 2023 TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-25-12-03/) - In 2023 TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Oak Springs](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-oak-springs-26-02-19/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. In partnership with the City of Austin and Keep Austin Beautiful, we educate volunteers on proper tree-planting techniques and riparian restoration. Some benefits of creekside planting include cooler water for aquatic life,
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at North Star Greenbelt](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-north-star-greenbelt-26-02-14/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. In partnership with the City of Austin and Keep Austin Beautiful, we educate volunteers on proper tree-planting techniques and riparian restoration. Some benefits of creekside planting include cooler water for aquatic life,
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Meadow Creek Circle - Williamson Creek Greenbelt](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-williamson-creek-greenbelt-26-02-07/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. In partnership with the City of Austin and Keep Austin Beautiful, we educate volunteers on proper tree-planting techniques and riparian restoration. Some benefits of creekside planting include cooler water for aquatic life,
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Harvey Penick Golf Course](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-harvey-penick-golf-course-26-01-22/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. In partnership with the City of Austin and Keep Austin Beautiful, we educate volunteers on proper tree-planting techniques and riparian restoration. Some benefits of creekside planting include cooler water for aquatic life,
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Eleanor Street](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-eleanor-street-26-01-15/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. In partnership with the City of Austin and Keep Austin Beautiful, we educate volunteers on proper tree-planting techniques and riparian restoration. Some benefits of creekside planting include cooler water for aquatic life,
- [Ready, Set, Plant! on Eleanor St](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-eleanor-st/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Join TreeFolks & our community partners for a seedling planting on Eleanor Street in East Austin. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed, as well as coffee and light refreshments. Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers.
- [Neighbors Planting Trees at Bethany Cemetery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/npt-25-12-13/) - TreeFolks is partnering with the Bethany Cemetery Association and Black Austin Tours to plant trees in Bethany Cemetery. This is a precious 6-acre green space in a rapidly gentrifying neighborhood. Many ancient trees were lost in the recent hailstorm and need to be replaced. TreeFolks is planting and providing follow-up care for three years and
- [Sapling Sorting at TreeFolks](https://www.treefolks.org/events/sapling-sorting-25-10-27/) - RESCHEDULED FROM 10/25/25 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER ALERT Here is an opportunity to help the TreeFolks staff get thousands of saplings (baby trees) that we will be planting this winter tucked in a warm blanket of mulch while they wait for planting day. You’ll help provide tree care for saplings that we will plant later
- [Austin Tree of the Year Awards 2025 Ceremony](https://www.treefolks.org/events/toty2025-awards/) - Your wonderful nominations were heard. The community has voted. Now it is time to crown the winners of the Austin Tree of the Year Awards! We will meet this coming Sunday, November 2nd at the Dottie Jordan Park during their Roots & Wings Festival event. The celebration starts at 2 PM, with multiple activities for
- [RootBall 2025 | Sculpting Community Through Trees](https://www.treefolks.org/events/rootball-2025/) - 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
- [Mulching Workday at Eleanor Street](https://www.treefolks.org/events/mulching-workday-25-10-15/) - Mulching Work Day at Eleanor Street 10/15/25 Come lend a hand with site preparation for the upcoming Ready, Set, Plant! season! We will be spreading compost and mulch to reduce soil compaction and build a healthy organic layer in the planting area. This crucial prep work gives the saplings we plant later this season the
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-25-11-19/) - In 2023 TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-25-11-12/) - In 2023 TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Festival Beach Food Forest Planting](https://www.treefolks.org/events/festival-beach-food-forest-planting-25-10-30/) - Join TreeFolks to plant over 50 trees at the newly expanded Festival Beach Food Forest. No experience or tools are needed. We will train everyone at the beginning of the event, and provide all tools, materials, gloves, water, and snacks. Please wear clothes appropriate for working outdoors, that you don't mind getting a little bit dirty. You will receive
- [Sapling Sorting at TreeFolks](https://www.treefolks.org/events/sapling-sorting-25-10-23/) - Here is an opportunity to help the TreeFolks staff get thousands of saplings (baby trees) that we will be planting this winter tucked in a warm blanket of mulch while they wait for planting day. You’ll help provide tree care for saplings that we will plant later during the season. This is a great opportunity
- [Mulching Workday at Meadow Creek Circle](https://www.treefolks.org/events/mulching-workday-25-10-10/) - Mulching Work Day at Meadow Creek Circle Come lend a hand with site preparation for the upcoming Ready, Set, Plant! season! We will be spreading compost and mulch to reduce soil compaction and build a healthy organic layer in the planting area. This crucial prep work gives the saplings we plant later this season the
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Walnut Creek Greenbelt](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-walnut-creek-greenbelt-25-12-06/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. In partnership with the City of Austin and Keep Austin Beautiful, we educate volunteers on proper tree-planting techniques and riparian restoration. Some benefits of creekside planting include cooler water for aquatic life,
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Urban Roots East Farm](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-urban-roots-east-farm-25-12-04/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. In partnership with the City of Austin and Keep Austin Beautiful, we educate volunteers on proper tree-planting techniques and riparian restoration. Some benefits of creekside planting include cooler water for aquatic life,
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Red Bluff Nature Preserve](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-red-bluff-nature-preserve-25-11-22/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. In partnership with the City of Austin and Keep Austin Beautiful, we educate volunteers on proper tree-planting techniques and riparian restoration. Some benefits of creekside planting include cooler water for aquatic life,
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Dottie Jordan Park](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-dottie-jordan-park-25-11-15/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. In partnership with the City of Austin and Keep Austin Beautiful, we educate volunteers on proper tree-planting techniques and riparian restoration. Some benefits of creekside planting include cooler water for aquatic life,
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Blair Woods Nature Preserve](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-blair-woods-nature-preserve-25-11-13/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. In partnership with the City of Austin and Keep Austin Beautiful, we educate volunteers on proper tree-planting techniques and riparian restoration. Some benefits of creekside planting include cooler water for aquatic life,
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Montopolis Floodplain Area](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-montopolis-floodplain-area-25-11-08/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. In partnership with the City of Austin and Keep Austin Beautiful, we educate volunteers on proper tree-planting techniques and riparian restoration. Some benefits of creekside planting include cooler water for aquatic life,
- [Neighbors Planting Trees at TA Brown Park](https://www.treefolks.org/events/npt-25-10-18/) - Join TreeFolks to plant and care for trees at TA Brown Park (next to TA Brown Elementary). No experience or tools are needed. We will train everyone at the beginning of the event and provide all tools, materials, gloves, water, and snacks. Please wear clothes appropriate for working outdoors that you don't mind getting a little bit dirty. We look
- [TreeRobics at the TreeFolks Office](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treerobics-25-10-28/) - Here’s a chance to get some steps in and volunteer with TreeFolks! We will meet at the TreeFolks office at 10803 Platt Lane, Austin, 78725, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We will unload and label 1,200 5-gallon trees for distribution. Please wear close-toed shoes and dress for the weather
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Oak Springs Detention Pond](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-oak-springs-detention-pond-25-11-01/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. In partnership with the City of Austin and Keep Austin Beautiful, we educate volunteers on proper tree-planting techniques and riparian restoration. Some benefits of creekside planting include cooler water for aquatic life,
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers at Circle C Ranch Metro Park](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-circle-c-ranch-25-10-19/) - This is not a volunteer opportunity; it is an educational event. Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Well, you’re in luck because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks are coming to the Circle C Ranch Metro Park to
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers with Bailey Middle School](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-bailey-middle-school-25-10-17/) - This is not a volunteer opportunity; it is an educational event. Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Well, you're in luck, because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks are coming to Bailey Middle School to lead a Tree
- [Volunteer Signup: Tree Adoption Event at HEB Ed Bluestein](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nw-volunteer-25-11-15/) - Volunteer and help us distribute free trees to the community. We will be at the H-E-B at Ed Bluestein on November 15th. Here are the details: NeighborWoods Tree Adoption Event at the H-E-B at Ed Bluestein 📅 Date: Saturday, November 15th, 2025 🕒 Volunteer shift: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 📍Location: H-E-B at Ed Bluestein
- [Volunteer Signup: Tree Adoption Event at Austin Eco Fest](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nw-volunteer-25-11-01/) - Volunteer and help us distribute free trees to the community. We will be at the Austin Eco Fest on November 1st. Here are the details: NeighborWoods Tree Adoption Event at the Austin Eco Fest 📅 Date: Saturday, November 1st, 2025 🕒 Volunteer shift: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 📍Location: Austin Eco Fest, Bartholomew Park Splash
- [Volunteer Signup: Tree Adoption Event at St John's Episcopal Church](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nw-volunteer-25-10-18/) - Volunteer and help us distribute free trees to the community. We will be at St. John's Episcopal Church on October 18th. Here are the details: NeighborWoods Tree Adoption Event at the St. John's Episcopal Church 📅 Date: Saturday, October 18th, 2025 🕒 Volunteer shift: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 📍Location: St. John's Episcopal Church (11201
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers at Zilker Botanical Garden](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-25-10-25/) - Tree ID For Seed Savers at the Zilker Botanical Garden This is not a volunteer opportunity; it is an educational event. Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Well, you're in luck, because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-25-10-29/) - In 2023 TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-25-10-22/) - In 2023 TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-25-10-15/) - In 2023 TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-25-10-08/) - In 2023 TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-volunteer-25-10-01/) - In 2023 TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Tree Care at the TreeFolks Office](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-care-25-09-19/) - Volunteer for a Tree Care work day at the TreeFolks office! Trees planted in urban settings need our love and attention to grow and thrive, and that includes the ones planted at the TreeFolks office. You will be helping our staff to provide basic tree care, such as mulching, weeding, and light pruning to retain moisture
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers at Lakeline Park](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-lakeline-park-25-09-20/) - This is not a volunteer opportunity; it is an educational event. Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Well, you’re in luck, because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks are coming to Cedar Park to lead a Tree ID
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers with The Trail Conservancy](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-butler-hike-25-09-27/) - This is not a volunteer opportunity; it is an educational event. Ever wondered what kind of tree is growing in your yard or along your favorite trail? Or maybe you’re looking for a new way to connect with nature? 🌳 Join the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks at International Shores for a hands-on Tree
- [TreeMail Volunteer Night](https://www.treefolks.org/events/vol-treemail-25-10-07/) - No dirt, no sweat—just stamps, snacks, and helping trees grow! Join TreeFolks on Tuesday, October 7th, from 6–8 PM for an indoor, hands-on volunteer event where you can help kick off the next season of the Central Texas Floodplain Reforestation Program in the comfort of air conditioning. We’ll be assembling outreach mailers for landowners across
- [Volunteer Signup: Adoption Event at HEB Oaks - Slaughter/Congress](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nw-volunteer-25-10-04/) - Volunteer and help us distribute free trees to the community. We will be at the H-E-B Oaks at Slaughter/IH-35 on October 4th. Here are the details: NeighborWoods Tree Adoption Event at the H-E-B Oaks - Slaughter/Congress 📅 Date: Saturday, October 4th, 2025 🕒 Volunteer shift: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 📍Location: H-E-B Oaks at Slaughter/IH-35
- [NeighborWoods Tree Adoption | Evento para Conseguir un Árbol Gratis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-tree-adoption-25-11-15/) - Join TreeFolks for a Tree Adoption event. Free five-gallon container trees will be distributed to Austin residents and Austin Energy customers through our NeighborWoods program. We will be at the H-E-B at Ed Bluestein (7112 Ed Bluestein Blvd, Austin, TX 78723) on Saturday, November 15. No pre-registration is required – just come on by! Trees are
- [NeighborWoods Tree Adoption | Evento para Conseguir un Árbol Gratis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-tree-adoption-25-11-01/) - Join TreeFolks for a Tree Adoption event. Free five-gallon container trees will be distributed to Austin residents and Austin Energy customers through our NeighborWoods program. We will be at Austin Eco Fest on Saturday, November 1st, at Bartholomew Park near the splash pad (5200 Berkman Dr, Austin, TX 78723). No pre-registration is required—just come on by!
- [NeighborWoods Tree Adoption | Evento para Conseguir un Árbol Gratis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-tree-adoption-25-10-18/) - Join TreeFolks for a Tree Adoption event. Free five-gallon container trees will be distributed to Austin residents and Austin Energy customers through our NeighborWoods program. We will be at the St. John's Episcopal Church (11201 Parkfield Dr, Austin, TX 78758) on Saturday, October 18. No pre-registration is required – just come on by! Trees are available
- [TreeRobics at the TreeFolks Office](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treerobics-25-9-30/) - Here’s a chance to get some steps in and volunteer with TreeFolks! We will meet at the TreeFolks office at 10803 Platt Lane, Austin, 78725, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We will unload and label 1,000 5-gallon trees for distribution. Please wear close-toed shoes and dress for the weather
- [NeighborWoods Tree Adoption | Evento para Conseguir un Árbol Gratis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-tree-adoption-25-10-04/) - Join TreeFolks for a Tree Adoption event. Free five-gallon container trees will be distributed to Austin residents and Austin Energy customers through our NeighborWoods program. We will be at the H-E-B Oaks at Slaughter/IH-35 (8801 S. Congress, Austin, TX 78745) on Saturday, October 4th. No pre-registration is required – just come on by! Trees are available
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-09-10/) - In 2023 TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [TreeRobics at the TreeFolks Office](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treerobics-25-9-29/) - Here’s a chance to get some steps in and volunteer with TreeFolks! We will meet at the TreeFolks office at 10803 Platt Lane, Austin, 78725, on Monday, September 29, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. We will unload and label 1,000 5-gallon trees for distribution. Please wear close-toed shoes and dress for the weather
- [Groasis Splash, Morning Event](https://www.treefolks.org/events/groasis-splash-25-10-04/) - Come cool off with us at Groasis Splash! With your help, we’ll wash and prep our Groasis Waterboxxes for the new planting season. These innovative planting devices capture rain and condensation, then slowly release it to young trees—helping them survive the Central Texas heat while using very little water. By giving them a good clean,
- [Groasis Splash, Afternoon Event](https://www.treefolks.org/events/groasis-splash-pm-25-09-27/) - Come cool off with us at Groasis Splash! With your help, we’ll wash and prep our Groasis Waterboxxes for the new planting season. These innovative planting devices capture rain and condensation, then slowly release it to young trees—helping them survive the Central Texas heat while using very little water. By giving them a good clean,
- [Groasis Splash, Morning Event](https://www.treefolks.org/events/groasis-splash-25-09-27/) - Come cool off with us at Groasis Splash! With your help, we’ll wash and prep our Groasis Waterboxxes for the new planting season. These innovative planting devices capture rain and condensation, then slowly release it to young trees—helping them survive the Central Texas heat while using very little water. By giving them a good clean,
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers at Laguna Gloria](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-laguna-gloria-25-10-30/) - This is not a volunteer opportunity; it is an educational event. Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Well, you’re in luck because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks are coming to the Laguna Gloria museum to lead a
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers at Laguna Gloria](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-laguna-gloria-25-09-18/) - This is not a volunteer opportunity; it is an educational event. Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Well, you’re in luck because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks are coming to the Laguna Gloria museum to lead a
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-09-03/) - In 2023 TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-09-17/) - In 2023 TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers at Windsor Park Library](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-windsor-park-25-09-13/) - This is not a volunteer opportunity; it is an educational event. Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Well, you’re in luck, because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks are teaming up with the Austin Public Library to lead a Tree ID
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers in Bastrop](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-bastrop-25-10-04/) - This is not a volunteer opportunity; it is an educational event. Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Well, you're in luck, because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks are partnering with the Pines & Prairies Land Trust to
- [TreeFolks Summer Education Series - Welcome to the NeighborWoods: Tree Adoptions, How to Get Involved, and All About Fruit Trees](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ses-25-09-20/) - Join us on Saturday, September 20, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a free, in-person training. NeighborWoods is giving away over 8,000 trees to the public this season, and we need YOU to help these trees grow and thrive! Learn everything you need to know to fill an educational role at a NeighborWoods tree
- [Barton Springs Tree ID Walk & Sunset Swim with TreeFolks Young Professionals](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-yo-pros-25-08-20/) - This is not a volunteer opportunity; it is an educational event. Join the TreeFolks Young Professionals for an exciting evening at Barton Springs! We'll start with a tree identification walk around the south side of Barton Springs/Zilker where we'll learn about different tree species. Afterwards, we'll head into Barton Springs for a sunset swim to
- [TreeMail Volunteer Night](https://www.treefolks.org/events/vol-treemail-25-08-19/) - No dirt, no sweat—just stamps, snacks, and helping trees grow! Join TreeFolks on Tuesday, August 19th, from 6–8 PM for an indoor, hands-on volunteer event where you can help kick off the next season of the Central Texas Floodplain Reforestation Program in the comfort of air conditioning. We’ll be assembling outreach mailers for landowners across
- [TreeFolks Summer Education Series: Ready, Set, Restore! - Water, Urbanization, and Stream Ecology](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ses-25-07-31/) - Join us on Thursday, July 31, from 6 PM to 7:30 PM for a free, virtual training. Meghan Slocombe and Christina Bryant from Austin’s Watershed Protection Department will discuss the impacts of urbanization on water cycle processes and stream ecology, and provide an overview of WPD monitoring. We will also examine how concepts of urban
- [CANCELLED: TreeFolks Summer Education Series: Mountain Cedars Are Junipers that Benefit Texas Karst Country with Elizabeth McGreevy](https://www.treefolks.org/events/super-volunteers-25-06-28/) - Due to a family emergency, this Saturday’s Summer Education Program on Mountain Cedars is cancelled. We are thrilled to see the great interest in this educational series, and while a new date for this specific program is not confirmed, we are excited to share that we will be hosting another program on soil and tree
- [TreeFolks Summer Education Series: Soil and Tree Health](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ses-25-08-23/) - What is the connection between soil and tree health? How can learning more about soil health contribute to our success in urban forestry? This beautiful and wide-ranging presentation reviews different types of local soils, has a technical section about soil properties, and shows examples of soil types as related to tree species. It ends with
- [7th Annual TreeFolks Summer Solstice Party](https://www.treefolks.org/events/7th-annual-treefolks-summer-solstice-party/) - 🌞 TreeFolks 7th Annual Summer Solstice Party 🌳 Hosted by TreeFolks Young Professionals 📍 At Hold Out Brewing & Better Half Coffee & Cocktails (1208 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78703) Celebrate the longest day of the year with us — and help grow a greener Central Texas! Join us on Friday, June 20th from
- [Tree ID with Travis Audubon at TreeFolks Office](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-travis-audubon-25-06-17/) - This is not a volunteer opportunity; it is an educational event. Travis Audubon, TreeFolks and Central Texas Seed Savers are teaming up to host a tree identification walk at Platt Lane near Hornsby Bend. Trees play a vital role in bird habitat—providing food, shelter, and nesting sites—so understanding our native tree species can deepen your
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers at Circle Acres](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-at-circle-acres-25-06-21/) - This is not a volunteer opportunity; it is an educational event. Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Well, you're in luck, because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks are coming to Circle Acres to lead a Tree ID
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers at Laguna Gloria](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-at-laguna-gloria-25-05-29/) - This is not a volunteer opportunity; it is an educational event. Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Well, you're in luck because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks are coming to The Laguna Gloria Art Museum to lead
- [Tree Care at Graham Elementary](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-care-25-05-31/) - Volunteer with TreeFolks for a Tree Care work day at Graham Elementary! TreeFolks planted 50 native trees at this site in North Austin in March 2023 as part of a project to increase urban canopy equity. Austin has experienced a 25% reduction in tree canopy cover over the past 30 years due to rapid urban
- [Tree Care at Widén Elementary](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-care-25-05-30/) - Volunteer with TreeFolks for a Tree Care work day at Widén Elementary! TreeFolks planted 50 native trees at this site in East Austin in March 2024 as part of a project to increase urban canopy equity. Austin has experienced a 25% reduction in tree canopy cover over the past 30 years due to rapid urban
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-06-18/) - Last year, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-06-11/) - Last year, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-06-04/) - Last year, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [TreeFolksYP Invasive Species Removal Workday (+ Brunch)](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolksyp-invasive-species-removal-workday-brunch/) - ** SPACE IS LIMITED - you must register here: https://givepul.se/9muok6 ** Join us on Saturday, May 10th from 9-12 to remove and girdle glossy privets (an invasive tree species) and learn about the Bull Creek Foundation’s efforts to restore the Bull Creek Stenis tract. After the Invasive Species Removal Workday, we’ll grab some much deserved brunch at
- [Celebration of Life for Tom Spencer](https://www.treefolks.org/events/celebratingtomspencer-25-04-26/) - Loss can be sad, but acknowledging the wonders of life well-lived in community with others can be uplifting. Please plan to join friends and family for Tom Spencer's Celebration of Life, which will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. You can learn more about Tom's
- [Volunteer at the TreeFolks Friends and Family Picnic](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tfs-picnic-help-25-05-05/) - VOLUNTEERING AT THE TREEFOLKS FRIENDS AND FAMILY PICNIC We are celebrating the end of another successful planting season! The TreeFolks Friends and Family Picnic is a FREE event for everyone and will be at Live Oak Brewing Company on Sunday, May 4th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. We will have lots of activities available
- [🌳 TreeFolks Friends and Family Picnic 🌳](https://www.treefolks.org/events/friends-family-picnic-25-05-04/) - 📅 Sunday, May 4, 2025 | ⏰ 11 AM – 4 PM 📍 Live Oak Brewing Company | 🎟 FREE & Open to All! We can’t wait to celebrate another incredible year of planting and caring for trees with you! The TreeFolks Friends and Family Picnic is soon approaching. Get to know some of the
- [Super Volunteers Advanced Training: Introduction to the TreeFolks Reforestation Program and Carbon Plus Credits](https://www.treefolks.org/events/super-volunteers-25-05-14/) - Introduction to the TreeFolks Reforestation Program and Carbon Plus Credits PLEASE REGISTER HERE Valerie Tamburri, TreeFolks Director of Reforestation, and Marina Weikel, Carbon Credit & GIS Coordinator, will teach us all about TreeFolks Central Texas Floodplain Reforestation Program, and what carbon plus credits are. The mission of CTFRP is to restore healthy forest buffers along riparian
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers at Waterloo Park](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-at-waterloo-park-25-04-25/) - Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Well, you're in luck because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks are coming to Waterloo Park to lead a Tree ID lesson to help you learn a little more about what's growing
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers at Waterloo Park](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-at-waterloo-park-25-05-17/) - Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Well, you're in luck because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks are coming to Waterloo Park to lead a Tree ID lesson to help you learn a little more about what's growing
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers Walk at the French Legation](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-for-french-legation-25-05-03/) - Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Well, you're in luck because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks are coming to The French Legation Museum to lead a Tree ID lesson to help you learn a little more about
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-05-02/) - Last year, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-05-07/) - Last year, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-05-09/) - Last year, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-05-21/) - Last year, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-05-23/) - Last year, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-05-28/) - Last year, TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers at Laguna Gloria](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-at-laguna-gloria-25-04-10/) - Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Well, you're in luck because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks are coming to The Laguna Gloria Art Museum to lead a Tree ID lesson to help you learn a little more
- [Planting Trees at Menchaca Elementary](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-planting-at-menchaca-elementary-25-03-29/) - Join TreeFolks at Menchaca Elementary on March 29th to plant trees in a family-friendly, bilingual event for all ages! In partnership with Takeda and the American Forest Tree Equity Score Analyzer project (TESA), TreeFolks will plant 30 15-gallon native trees and care for some older established trees. These trees will provide beauty and shade for all the students
- [TreeFolksYP Happy Hour & Monthly Meeting](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolksyp-happy-hour-monthly-meeting/) - Join TreeFolks Young Professionals for a combined planning meeting and happy hour at Better Half & Hold Out Brewing! The actual planning meeting portion will begin at 6:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m. If you would like to arrive earlier to take advantage of the happy hour deals and mingle with other TFYP before we dive
- [Tree ID for MotherTree with The Vortex](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-25-04-19/) - Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Well, you're in luck because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks are coming to the Vortex Theater to lead a Tree ID lesson to help you learn a little more about what's
- [Tree Care at Perez Elementary](https://www.treefolks.org/events/communitrees-25-04-26/) - Volunteer with TreeFolks for a Tree Care work day at Perez Elementary! TreeFolks planted 50 5-gallon trees at this site in Austin in October 2022 as part of a project to increase urban canopy equity. Austin has experienced a 25% reduction in tree canopy cover over the past 30 years due to rapid urban growth,
- [Tree Care at McBee Elementary](https://www.treefolks.org/events/communitrees-25-04-05/) - Volunteer with TreeFolks for a Tree Care work day at McBee Elementary! TreeFolks planted 50 5-gallon trees at this site in Austin in October 2023 as part of a project to increase urban canopy equity. Austin has experienced a 25% reduction in tree canopy cover over the past 30 years due to rapid urban growth,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-03-19/) - Last year, TreeFolks embarked on a new project to greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery, growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase and day-to-day operation. You
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers at Mayfield Park](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-25-03-14/) - Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Well, you're in luck because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks are coming to Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve to lead a Tree ID lesson to help you learn a little more
- [Volunteer at our NeighborWoods Tree Adoption Event](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-distro-volunteer-25-3-1/) - Help us distribute free trees to the community. We will be at the H-E-B @ Rundberg & N. Lamar on March 1st. Here are the details: NeighborWoods Tree Adoption Event at the H-E-B Rundberg 📅 Date: Saturday, March 1st, 2025 🕒 Volunteer shift: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 📍Location: H-E-B Rundberg @Lamar, 9414 N Lamar
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-04-30/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-04-23-687/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-04-18/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-04-16/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-04-11/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-04-09/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-04-04/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-04-02/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [NeighborWoods Tree Adoption | Evento para Conseguir un Árbol Gratis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-tree-adoption-25-02-22/) - FEBRUARY 22ND EVENT WAS RESCHEDULED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. NEW EVENT ON MARCH 1ST. Join TreeFolks for a Tree Adoption event. Free five-gallon container trees will be distributed to Austin residents and Austin Energy customers through our NeighborWoods program. We will be at the H-E-B Rundberg @Lamar (9414 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753) on February
- [NeighborWoods Tree Adoption | Evento para Conseguir un Árbol Gratis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-tree-adoption-25-03-01/) - FEBRUARY 22ND EVENT WAS RESCHEDULED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. NEW EVENT ON MARCH 1ST. Join TreeFolks for a Tree Adoption event. Free five-gallon container trees will be distributed to Austin residents and Austin Energy customers through our NeighborWoods program. We will be at the H-E-B Rundberg @Lamar (9414 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753) on March
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at East Bouldin Creek Greenbelt](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-east-bouldin-creek-greenbelt-25-02-26/) - THIS IS A RESCHEDULED EVENT! RSVP to volunteer here! Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. We educate volunteers on proper tree planting techniques and riparian restoration in partnership with the City of Austin’s Watershed Protection Department and Keep Austin Beautiful. Some benefits
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-03-07/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Tree Health Workshop with Fruitful Commons](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-health-workshop-25-02-15/) - Join Fruitful Commons for a Tree Health Workshop at Festival Beach Food Forest! Fruitful Commons invites you to a hands-on workshop at Festival Beach Food Forest, where we’ll explore the best practices for growing healthy and resilient trees in Central Texas. We'll be joined by seasoned experts from TreeFolks and Festival Beach Food Forest, who
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-03-28/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-03-26/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-03-14/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Boggy Creek Greenbelt](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-boggy-creek-greenbelt-25-03-01/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. We educate volunteers on proper tree planting techniques and riparian restoration in partnership with the City of Austin’s Watershed Protection Department and Keep Austin Beautiful. Some benefits of creekside planting include cooler
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-03-05/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-03-12/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Tree Planting at Evergreen Cemetery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-planting-at-evergreen-cementery-25-01-29/) - This event was postponed from the initial 1/22 date due to freezing temperatures. We need your help to bring more shade to East Austin! Please join TreeFolks and the Austin Parks and Recreation Department to plant native shade trees at the historic Evergreen Cemetery. This event is appropriate for all ages; you don't need any
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-02-28/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-24-12-04/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-24-12-11/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-24-12-18/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-24-12-13/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-01-06/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-01-08/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-01-15/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-01-22/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-01-29/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-02-21/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-02-19/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-02-14/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-02-12/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-02-07/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-02-05/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-25-02-26/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [POSTPONED: Ready, Set, Plant! at Boggy Creek Greenbelt](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-boggy-creek-greenbelt-25-01-10/) - THE EVENT IS POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. WE WILL SHARE THE NEW DATE FOR THIS EVENT SOON. Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. We educate volunteers on proper tree planting techniques and riparian restoration in partnership with the City of Austin’s
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Southeast Shores, Lady Bird Lake](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-southeast-shores-lady-bird-lake-25-02-08/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. We educate volunteers on proper tree planting techniques and riparian restoration in partnership with the City of Austin’s Watershed Protection Department, Keep Austin Beautiful, and The Trail Conservancy. Some of the benefits
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Williamson Creek Greenbelt](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-williamson-creek-greenbelt-25-01-18/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. We educate volunteers on proper tree planting techniques and riparian restoration in partnership with the City of Austin’s Watershed Protection Department and Keep Austin Beautiful. Some of the benefits of creekside planting
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Onion Creek Greenbelt](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-onion-creek-greenbelt-25-01-25/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. We educate volunteers on proper tree planting techniques and riparian restoration in partnership with the City of Austin’s Watershed Protection Department and Keep Austin Beautiful. Some of the benefits of creekside planting
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at East Austin](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-east-austin-25-02-01/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. We educate volunteers on proper tree planting techniques and riparian restoration in partnership with the City of Austin’s Watershed Protection Department and Keep Austin Beautiful. Some of the benefits of creekside planting
- [NeighborWoods Tree Adoption | Evento para Conseguir un Árbol Gratis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-tree-adoption-25-02-08/) - Join TreeFolks for a Tree Adoption event. Free five-gallon container trees will be distributed to Austin residents and Austin Energy customers through our NeighborWoods program. We will be at the H-E-B Oaks at Slaughter/IH-35 (8801 S. Congress, Austin, TX 78745) on February 8th. No pre-registration is required – just come on by! The TreeFolks NeighborWoods program
- [NeighborWoods Tree Adoption | Evento para Conseguir un Árbol Gratis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-tree-adoption-25-01-25/) - Join TreeFolks for a Tree Adoption event. Free five-gallon container trees will be distributed to Austin residents and Austin Energy customers through our NeighborWoods program. We will be at the H-E-B Ed Bluestein @HWY I83 (7112 Ed Bluestein Blvd, Austin, TX 78723) on January 25th. No pre-registration is required – just come on by! The TreeFolks
- [NeighborWoods Tree Adoption | Evento para Conseguir un Árbol Gratis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-tree-adoption-25-01-11/) - Join TreeFolks for a Tree Adoption event. Free five-gallon container trees will be distributed to Austin residents and Austin Energy customers through our NeighborWoods program. We will be at the H-E-B on TechRidge @Parmer/IH-35 (500 Canyon Ridge Dr, Austin, TX 78753) on January 11th. No pre-registration is required – just come on by! The TreeFolks NeighborWoods
- [TreeRobics at the TreeFolks Office](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treerobics-25-01-14/) - Here’s a chance to get some steps in and volunteer with TreeFolks! We will meet at the TreeFolks office at 10803 Platt Lane, Austin, 78725, on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We will unload and label 900 5-gallon trees for distribution. Please wear close-toed shoes and dress for the weather
- [Volunteer at our NeighborWoods Tree Adoption Event](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-distro-volunteer-24-11-16/) - Help us distribute free trees to the community. We will be at the Dove Springs Rec Center on November 16. Here are the details: NeighborWoods Tree Adoption Event at the Dove Springs Rec Center 📅 Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024 🕒 Volunteer shift: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 📍Location: Dove Springs Rec Center, 5801 Ainez Dr,
- [Volunteer at our NeighborWoods Tree Adoption Event](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-distro-volunteer-25-1-11/) - Help us distribute free trees to the community. We will be at the H-E-B Tech Ridge on January 11. Here are the details: NeighborWoods Tree Adoption Event at the H-E-B Tech Ridge 📅 Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025 🕒 Volunteer shift: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 📍Location: H-E-B Tech Ridge, 500 West Canyon Ridge Drive,
- [TreeFolksYP Core Team Interest Meeting and 2025 Kickoff](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolksyp-core-team-interest-meeting-and-2025-kickoff/) - Interested in making a difference in your community by supporting our urban forest and meeting others that share your interest? Join TreeFolks Young Professionals at our first core team meeting of the new year on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Windsor Park Library. We’ll be refreshing everyone on our
- [TreeFolksYP Member Tree Planting Day](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolksyp-member-tree-planting-day/) - Together we’ve stretched to raise $10,000 this year to sponsor a TreeFolks Young Professionals sapling planting day (Thanks y’all!), and we’re happy to announce that the big day is Saturday January 18th! TreeFolksYP members are welcome to join with TreeFolks staff, supervisor volunteers, and community members to plant over 1,000 native tree saplings in South
- [TreeRobics at the TreeFolks Office](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treerobics-25-01-07/) - Here’s a chance to get some steps in and volunteer with TreeFolks! We will meet at the TreeFolks office at 10803 Platt Lane, Austin, 78725, on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We will unload and label 500 5-gallon trees for distribution. Please wear close-toed shoes and dress for the weather
- [TreeRobics at the TreeFolks Office](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treerobics-24-12-02/) - Here's a chance to get some steps in and volunteer with TreeFolks! We will meet at the TreeFolks office at 10803 Platt Lane, Austin, 78725, on Monday, December 2, 2024, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. We will unload and label 1,000 5-gallon trees for distribution. Please wear close-toed shoes and dress for the weather in clothes that you
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Wasson Road](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-wasson-road-24-12-14/) - Join TreeFolks and our community partners for a seedling planting at 5101 Wasson Rd, Austin, TX 78745. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed, coffee, and light refreshments. Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. In partnership with the City of
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Janet Long Fish Park](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-janet-long-fish-park-24-12-07/) - Join TreeFolks and our community partners for a seedling planting at Janet Long Fish Park, 1419 Maier Drive, Austin, TX 78753. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed, coffee, and light refreshments. Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. In partnership
- [Volunteer at our NeighborWoods Tree Adoption Event](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-distro-volunteer-24-11-02/) - Help us distribute free trees to the community. We will be at the Windsor Park Eco Fest! At Bartholomew District Park on November 2nd. Here are the details: NeighborWoods Tree Adoption Event at Windsor Park Eco Fest 📅 Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024 🕒 Volunteer shift: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM 📍Location: Bartholomew Park, 5200 Berkman
- [Austin Tree of the Year Awards at the Roots & Wings Festival](https://www.treefolks.org/events/toty-awards-24-11-03/) - It is time to find out the 2024 tree champions! Join us to reveal the Austin Trees of the Year Awards 2024 winners in the Story Tree, Unique Tree, Small Tree, Large Tree, and Schoolyard Tree categories! Our award ceremony will be on Sunday, November 3rd, at Dottie Jordan Park, 2803 Loyola Lane, at 2:00pm!
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers at Karst Preserve](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-24-11-03/) - The Karst Preserve truly demonstrates how Austin’s Urban Trees work to help protect our caves and drinking water supply - along with having several unique Austin species to identify along the trail. In addition to learning how to identify common Austin tree species, attendees will see firsthand the significant tree canopy loss since the 2011
- [Sapling Mulching at TreeFolks](https://www.treefolks.org/events/sapling-mulching-24-10-25/) - Here is an opportunity to help the TreeFolks staff tuck thousands of saplings (baby trees) that we will be planting this winter in a warm blanket of mulch while they wait for planting day. You’ll also help provide tree care for saplings we will plant later in the season. This is a great opportunity to
- [RootBall 2024 | Twilight in the Trees](https://www.treefolks.org/events/rootball-2024/) - Together, we will plant the future! Get ready to dig in and celebrate another year of planting hope! TreeFolks RootBall Gala is an evening filled with delicious food, joyful company, and plenty of fun surprises! As we're in a critical time to improve and protect the health and vitality of our urban forests, we are asking for your
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Onion Creek Metro Park](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-onion-creek-metro-park-24-11-21/) - Join TreeFolks and our community partners for a seedling planting at Onion Creek Metro Park, 7206 Wild Onion Dr, Austin, TX 78744. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed, coffee, and light refreshments. Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. In
- [Tree Planting at Norman-Sims Elementary](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-planting-at-norman-sims-elementary-24-10-19/) - In partnership with Takeda, and the American Forest Tree Equity Score Analyzer project (TESA), TreeFolks will be replanting and caring for trees to provide some badly needed shade for this school community. We will plant 30 15-gallon native trees to replace some that died, and do tree care for some older established trees. No experience or tools are
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Dixie Drive](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-dixie-drive-11-16-24/) - Join TreeFolks and our community partners for a seedling planting at 7130 Dixie Drive, Austin, TX 78744. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed, coffee, and light refreshments. Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. In partnership with the City of
- [NeighborWoods Tree Adoption | Evento para Conseguir un Árbol Gratis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-tree-adoption-24-11-16/) - Join TreeFolks for a Tree Adoption event. Free five-gallon container trees will be distributed to Austin residents and Austin Energy customers through our NeighborWoods program. We will be at the Dove Springs Rec Center on November 16th. No pre-registration is required – just come on by! The TreeFolks NeighborWoods program is a partnership with the City
- [Sapling Mulching Event for Reforestation](https://www.treefolks.org/events/sapling-mulching-24-10-12/) - Register here! Here is an opportunity to help the TreeFolks staff get thousands of saplings (baby trees) that we will be planting this winter tucked in a warm blanket of mulch while they wait for planting day. You'll help provide tree care for saplings that we will plant later during the season. This is a
- [Sapling Mulching Event for Reforestation](https://www.treefolks.org/events/sapling-mulching-24-10-24/) - Register here! Here is an opportunity to help the TreeFolks staff get thousands of saplings (baby trees) that we will be planting this winter tucked in a warm blanket of mulch while they wait for planting day. You'll help provide tree care for saplings that we will plant later during the season. This is a
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-24-10-16/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-24-10-23/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-24-10-30/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Volma Overton Shores](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-volma-overton-shores-24-11-09/) - Join TreeFolks and our community partners for a seedling planting at Lady Bird Lake, Volma Overton Shores, 1537 West Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX 78703. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed, coffee, and light refreshments. Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-24-11-06/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-24-11-20/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-24-11-13/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-24-10-02/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-24-10-09/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [TreeFolksYP October Meeting and Happy Hour](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolksyp-october-meeting-and-happy-hour/) - For our October Planning Meeting, we will be gathering to share free flowing ideas and collaboration at Freddo ATX during our normal meeting time. As always, this will be open to anyone that wants to come and learn about TFYP, and there will not be formal structure, so feel free to bring any friends that
- [Festival Beach Food Forest Planting](https://www.treefolks.org/events/festival-beach-food-forest-planting-24-11-14/) - Join TreeFolks to plant 50 trees at the newly expanded Festival Beach Food Forest. No experience or tools are needed. We will train everyone at the beginning of the event, and provide all tools, materials, gloves, water, and snacks. Please wear clothes appropriate for working outdoors, that you don't mind getting a little bit dirty.
- [John Knox Ranch Sapling Planting](https://www.treefolks.org/events/sapling-planting-24-11-02/) - Join TreeFolks and John Knox Ranch for a volunteer tree planting where we will plant 1,000 saplings together! We will meet at John Knox Ranch, 1661 John Knox Road, Fischer, TX 78623, on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. We will provide gloves, water, snacks, and tools. No experience is necessary,
- [Tree of the Year Bike Tour 2024](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-of-the-year-bike-tour-2024/) - Austin's Tree of the Year voting is now open, so join TreeFolks Young Professionals for a bike tour to learn about some of our amazing nominees! ** This is a ticketed event. You must get your ticket through bike.tfyp.org ** We'll start at Austin High School (meeting by the Tennis Courts) and will ride in
- [TreeFolksYP Autumnal Equinox Party](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolksyp-autumnal-equinox-party-2/) - Come hang out with members of TreeFolks Young Professionals and celebrate the official beginning of Fall. You'll meet the TFYP members and learn how you can get involved planting trees in Central Texas. Stick around for a tree ID walk and learn about what trees are on Meanwhile's property. 🍻 $1 from every Meanwhile Pilsner
- [Super Volunteer Advanced Training: NeighborWoods and Fruit Trees](https://www.treefolks.org/events/super-volunteers-nw-24-09-21/) - NeighborWoods is giving away over 5,000 trees to the public this season and we need YOU to help these trees grow and thrive! Register here! Learn everything you need to know to fill an educational role at a NeighborWoods tree adoption event and boost your fruit tree knowledge at the same time. The first part
- [NeighborWoods Tree Adoption | Evento para Conseguir un Árbol Gratis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-tree-adoption-24-11-02/) - Join TreeFolks for a Tree Adoption event. Free five-gallon container trees will be distributed to Austin residents and Austin Energy customers through our NeighborWoods program. We will be at the Windsor Park Eco Fest! at Bartholomew District Park on November 2nd. Come out to adopt a tree and visit the many other local environmental organizations that
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers at Shoal Creek Trail](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-24-9-28/) - Shoal Creek Conservancy, TreeFolks, and Central Texas Seed Savers invite you to attend a Tree ID for Seed Savers Tour along the Shoal Creek Trail on Saturday, September 28th! In addition to learning about native Central Texas tree species, TreeFolks will also explain how to identify native trees, how to collect seeds ethically, and how
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers at Texas Keeper Cider](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-24-10-4/) - Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Well, you're in luck, because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks are coming to Texas Keeper Cider to lead a Tree ID lesson to help you learn a little more about what's
- [NeighborWoods Tree Adoption | Evento para Conseguir un Árbol Gratis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-tree-adoption-24-10-05/) - Join TreeFolks for a Tree Adoption event. Free five-gallon container trees will be distributed to Austin residents and Austin Energy customers through our NeighborWoods program. We will be at the SFC Farmers' Market at Sunset Valley on October 5th. No pre-registration is required – just come on by! The TreeFolks NeighborWoods program is a partnership with
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-24-09-25/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-24-09-18/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-24-09-11/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-24-09-04/) - Last year TreeFolks embarked on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We started our own native tree nursery where we are growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the continuing construction phase,
- [Super Volunteer Advanced Training: Soil Ecology & Tree Health](https://www.treefolks.org/events/super-volunteers-soil-24-08-31/) - Learn about the organisms living in the soil and how they affect trees with one of TreeFolks own Super Volunteers! We will discuss soil types, the soil food web, and get our hands dirty with some soil samples. Dr. Sabrina L. Slater is an international Microbiologist with almost a decade of experience in researching how
- [NeighborWoods Tree Adoption | Evento para Conseguir un Árbol Gratis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-tree-adoption-24-10-19/) - Join TreeFolks for a Tree Adoption event. Free five-gallon container trees will be distributed to Austin residents and Austin Energy customers through our NeighborWoods program. We will be at the George Washington Carver Museum on October 19th for an adoption event held in conjunction with the Annual Pumpkin Carver Celebration. This event is part of the
- [TreeFolksYP Wine Tasting](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolksyp-wine-tasting/) - Join your fellow YoPros for an exclusive wine tasting experience! Discover the rich flavors of California wines as we delve into the renowned Napa Valley and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned wine enthusiast or just beginning to explore the world of wine, this event promises an afternoon of education and enjoyment. Register at wine.tfyp.org Event
- [Zilker Park Tree ID + Barton Springs Swim](https://www.treefolks.org/events/zilker-park-tree-id-barton-springs-swim-2/) - Join the TreeFolks Young Professionals for an exciting evening at Zilker Park and Barton Springs! We'll start with a tree identification walk around Zilker where we'll learn about different trees species, and afterwards, we'll head to Barton Springs for a sunset swim to cool off. This is the perfect opportunity to learn something new, meet some
- [TreeFolksYP August Planning Meeting](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolksyp-august-planning-meeting/) - TreeFolks Young Professionals is the social/service focused volunteer group for young and/or professionals supporting the the TreeFolks non-profit. Join us for our monthly meeting on August 14th! We will be recapping recent events and planning our events/fundraising efforts for the rest of the calendar year. New to TFYP? No problem! Come introduce yourself and learn
- [Super Volunteers Advanced Training: Ready, Set, Restore! - Ecology, Tree Planting, and Volunteer Stewardship](https://www.treefolks.org/events/super-volunteers-rsp-24-07-25/) - Ready, Set, Restore! - Ecology, Tree Planting, and Volunteer Stewardship TreeFolks own Community Tree Planting Manager, Maximiliano Gonzalez, will share his many years of experience in ecological restoration with us! This training will provide attendees with an overview of restoration ecology, including principles, applications, and case studies. We will also examine how these restoration principles
- [TreeFolksYP Volunteer to Remove Invasive Species + Kerbey Lane Brunch](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolksyp-volunteer-to-remove-invasive-species-kerbey-lane-brunch/) - GivePulse RSVP Required: https://givepul.se/pgvkx7 Join TreeFolks Young Professionals as we team up again with Cliff Tyllick (former TreeFolks President) and the Grand Oaks HOA to tackle invasive Glossy Privet. Glossy Privet grows quickly, invading habitats and taking water and sunlight from our native plants. We'll get right to work, so be sure to watch this
- [TreeFolksYP July Planning Meeting](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolksyp-june-planning-meeting-809/) - Join us as we debrief on the success of the Summer Solstice party and take some time to brainstorm the rest of the year’s fundraising/anchor events (Fall Equinox, Tree of the Year Bike Tour, etc.) as well as more social gatherings to host. This meeting will be virtual. You can join the Google Meets link
- [Fruit Trees in Myth & Mystic Traditions class at Herb Bar](https://www.treefolks.org/events/herb-bar-fruit-trees-24-06-29/) - Join TreeFolks with our partners at The Herb Bar and guest speaker Figbeard for a class exploring the captivating history of Central Texas fruit trees. Beyond the tangible, this class will dive into the realm of personal experience, navigating mystical, subconscious, linguistic, & dream connections. This series transcends ordinary tree-talk to illuminate the enduring spiritual
- [Super Volunteers Advanced Training: Reforestation and Carbon Credits](https://www.treefolks.org/events/super-volunteers-ctfrp-24-06-25/) - Introduction to the TreeFolks Reforestation Program and Carbon Plus Credits. Valerie Tamburri, TreeFolks Director of Reforestation, will teach us all about TreeFolks Central Texas Floodplain Reforestation Program, and what carbon plus credits are. The mission of CTFRP is to restore healthy forest buffers along riparian or streamside areas within a 7-county region. Learn how to
- [Super Volunteers Advanced Training: Tree Care at Rosedale School](https://www.treefolks.org/events/supers-training-24-06-27/) - Treefolks and AISD will complete some much-needed TLC on trees at the Rosedale School campus. Sign up for an opportunity to learn about young tree care with Austin ISD's Urban Forester, Sydnie Levell. She will discuss topics such as pruning, root collar excavation, proper mulching, and watering. Come see the newly built Rosedale School that supports families
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers at Mayfield Park](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-24-06-28/) - Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Well, you're in luck, because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks are coming to Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve to lead a Tree ID lesson to help you learn a little more
- [TreeFolksYP June Planning Meeting](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolksyp-june-planning-meeting/) - Please join TreeFolks Young Professionals for our June planning meeting at the Terrazas branch of the Austin public library (1105 E. César Chávez St.). Our tentative agenda: - reflect together on recent group events - final planning & updates for Summer Solstice Party planning (on the 20th!) - discuss additional activities Again, the Terrazas library
- [Volunteer to Rescue Native Trees/Habitat + Food Trucks](https://www.treefolks.org/events/volunteer-to-rescue-native-trees-habitat-food-trucks/) - RSVP Required: https://givepul.se/lew2o6 Come work with TreeFolks Young Professionals to rescue live oaks, cedar elms, and other native trees from certain death by fast growing, invasive glossy privet (Ligustrum lucidum). To give the native trees and wildlife habitat an advantage, we will girdle as many mature privets as we can reach. We'll be lead by
- [TreeFolks 6th Annual Summer Solstice Party](https://www.treefolks.org/events/summer-solstice-24-06-20/) - 😎 Come celebrate the longest day of the year with TreeFolks Young Professionals! The event starts at 6 pm and goes until the official ‘sundown’ time of 8:36 pm. Our annual Summer Solstice party supports our mission to raise $10k for tree planting in the Austin area. 🍻 Order from Better Half/Hold Out's special menus
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-24-06-19/) - TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-24-06-26/) - TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-24-06-12/) - TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-24-06-05/) - TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the construction phase
- [NEW DATE: Keep Austin Rooted Family Picnic 2024](https://www.treefolks.org/events/keep-austin-rooted-family-picnic-24-06-03/) - Rescheduled: Join TreeFolks as we celebrate another impactful planting season! TreeFolks staff and volunteers have been hard at work this season planting over 80,000 trees, adopting out over 6,000 trees to the public, and reforesting 64 floodplain acres. Now it's time to gather together and celebrate all this hard work at the third annual Keep
- [Caminata de Identificación de Árboles en Español](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-24-05-25/) - This is a tree identification walk for Spanish speakers. ¿Te has preguntado qué tipo de árboles crecen en tu jardín? ¿Quieres aprender algo nuevo acerca de la naturaleza? ¡Tenemos buenas noticias para ti! Central Texas Seed Savers y TreeFolks vendrán a la Primaria Perez para impartir una lección de identificación de árboles para ayudarte a
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers at Texas Keeper Cider](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-24-05-10/) - Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Well, you're in luck because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks are coming to Texas Keeper Cider to lead a Tree ID lesson to help you learn more about what's growing around
- [Volunteer Signup: TreeFolks Office Move](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolks-move-24-05-03/) - Hey Volunteers! The TreeFolks office is getting a much-needed upgrade and facelift! We need your help and your muscles to prepare for these exciting changes! We will meet at the TreeFolks office at 10803 Platt Lane, 78725, from 10 AM to 2 PM. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to lend a hand and
- [Volunteer Signup: TreeFolks Office Move](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolks-move-24-04-26/) - Hey Volunteers! The TreeFolks office is getting a much-needed upgrade and facelift! We need your help and your muscles to prepare for these exciting changes! We will meet at the TreeFolks office at 10803 Platt Lane, 78725, from 10 AM to 2 PM. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to lend a hand and
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers at Festival Beach Food Forest](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-24-04-20/) - Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Well, you’re in luck because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks are coming to Festival Beach Food Forest to lead a Tree ID lesson to help you learn more about what’s growing
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers at Zilker Botanical Garden](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-24-04-13/) - Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Well, you’re in luck because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks are coming to Zilker Botanical Garden to lead a Tree ID lesson to help you learn more about what’s growing around
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-24-05-29/) - TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will significantly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our native tree nursery to grow saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the construction phase and day-to-day operation. You
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-24-05-23/) - TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will significantly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our native tree nursery to grow saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the construction phase and day-to-day operation. You
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-24-05-22/) - TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will significantly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our native tree nursery to grow saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the construction phase and day-to-day operation. You
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-24-05-15/) - TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will significantly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our native tree nursery to grow saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the construction phase and day-to-day operation. You
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-24-05-09/) - TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will significantly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our native tree nursery to grow saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the construction phase and day-to-day operation. You
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-24-05-02/) - TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will significantly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our native tree nursery to grow saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the construction phase and day-to-day operation. You
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-24-05-08/) - TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will significantly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our native tree nursery to grow saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the construction phase and day-to-day operation. You
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/s2t-volunteer-24-05-01/) - TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will significantly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our native tree nursery to grow saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the construction phase and day-to-day operation. You
- [Volunteer with TreeFolks for a Tree Care work day at Graham Elementary!](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-care-24-04-27/) - TreeFolks planted 50 5-gallon trees at this site in Austin in March 2023 as part of a project to increase urban canopy equity. Austin has experienced a 25% reduction in tree canopy cover over the past 30 years due to rapid urban growth, disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities in the eastern crescent of the city. The
- [Volunteer with TreeFolks for a Tree Care work day at Barkley Meadows Park!](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-care-24-04-04/) - TreeFolks' Tree Care events consist of mulching, weeding, pruning, and watering of trees we have planted in previous years. Since April marks the beginning of the warm season in Texas, ensuring our trees are well-equipped to handle the summer heat is essential. Tree mulching is needed to help retain moisture around roots, prevent weed growth,
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-workday-24-04-03/) - TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will significantly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery, where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/volunteer-workday-24-04-25/) - TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will significantly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery, where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/volunteer-workday-24-04-24/) - TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will significantly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery, where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/volunteer-workday-24-04-18/) - TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will significantly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery, where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/volunteer-workday-24-04-17/) - TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will significantly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery, where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/volunteer-workday-24-04-11/) - TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will significantly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery, where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/volunteer-workday-24-04-10/) - TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will significantly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery, where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the construction phase
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/volunteer-workday-24-04-04/) - TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will significantly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery, where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the construction phase
- [Volunteer with TreeFolks to Help Plant Native Trees at the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve](https://www.treefolks.org/events/balcones-canyonlands-preserve-24-03-16/) - We will be planting 50 trees at the JJT preserve to help restore its ecosystem and increase species diversity. JJT is a 1700-acre tract that is part of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve, located at 15001 Kollmeyer in Lakeway just off of RR 620. The Balcones Canyonlands Preserve (BCP) is one of the nation’s largest urban
- [NeighborWoods Tree Adoption | Evento para Conseguir un Árbol Gratis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-tree-adoption-3-9-24/) - Join TreeFolks for a Tree Adoption event. Free five-gallon container trees will be distributed to Austin residents and Austin Energy customers through our NeighborWoods program. We will be at the SFC Farmers' Market at Sunset Valley on March 9th. No pre-registration is required – just come on by! The TreeFolks NeighborWoods program is a partnership with
- [Volunteer with TreeFolks for Tree Planting and Tree Care at Perez Elementary!](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-planting-perez-elementary-24-03-15/) - REGISTER HERE! TreeFolks planted 50 5-gallon trees at this site in Austin in October 2022 as part of a project to increase urban canopy equity. Austin has experienced a 25% reduction in tree canopy cover over the past 30 years due to rapid urban growth, disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities in the eastern crescent of the
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Festival Beach - NEW DATE](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-festival-beach-24-03-02/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Join TreeFolks, The Trail Conservancy, and our community partners for a seedling planting at Festival Beach, 1903 1/2 Nash Hernandez Sr. Road, Austin 78702. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed, as well as coffee and light refreshments. Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers with CTSS and Pease Park](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-24-05-18/) - RSVP HERE! Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Well, you're in luck, because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks are coming to Pease Park to lead a Tree ID lesson to help you learn a little more about
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-24-03-28/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-24-03-27/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-24-03-21/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-24-03-20/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-24-03-07/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-24-03-06/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-24-02-22/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [NeighborWoods Tree Adoption | Evento para Conseguir un Árbol Gratis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-tree-adoption-at-the-george-washington-carver-museum/) - Celebrate Black History Month Kid's Day and pick out a free tree while you visit the museum and cultural center. TreeFolks will distribute five-gallon container trees to Austin residents and Austin Energy customers through our NeighborWoods program. The NeighborWoods program is a partnership with the City of Austin and Austin Energy. We will be at
- [Volunteer Signup: Tree Adoption at the Carver Museum | Formulario para Colaborar Como Voluntario](https://www.treefolks.org/events/volunteer-signup-tree-adoption24-02-24/) - Volunteer Signup link here! Volunteer to help the TreeFolks staff provide trees and tree education and have a lot of fun, too! We will be meeting at the George Washington Carver Museum on Saturday, February 24th, 2024, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. We will be distributing hundreds of free trees to our community. Please
- [Volunteer Signup: Treerobics | Formulario para Colaborar Como Voluntario](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treerobics-24-02-23/) - Treerobics is an opportunity to help get more trees out to the community and get some exercise too. You will help TreeFolks staff members prepare and load 500 trees for distribution, along with other event materials. Please wear close-toed shoes and dress for the weather in clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty.
- [TreeFolksYP Monthly Meeting](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolksyp-monthly-meeting-2/) - Our planning meetings are open to all, so come out and share ideas, meet new people, and find out how to get more involved with TreeFolks Young Professionals! If you want to become a member, membership options are available for as little as a $20/year donation to TreeFolks. Join us in support of the environment
- [Volunteer Signup: Move Trees Out Of Treefolks Office](https://www.treefolks.org/events/move-trees-24-01-20/) - Register here! We moved many of our trees into our office to protect them from the freezing weather. Here is an opportunity to help us get all the trees out of our office and get some exercise too. We will remove all the trees from the TreeFolks office that we were protecting during the freeze.
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Blunn Creek](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-blunn-creek-24-02-03/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Join TreeFolks, STEMS and our community partners for a seedling planting at Blunn Creek, 1900 Alameda Drive, Austin 78704 on Saturday 3 February from 9 in the morning to 1 in the afternoon. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed, as well as coffee and light refreshments. ASL Interpreters
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Springfield Austin HOA](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-springfield-austin-hoa-24-01-20/) - RSVP to volunteer here! UPDATE! Due to inclement weather, the event will be from 12 pm to 3 pm instead of 9 am to 1 pm. Thank you for understanding. Join TreeFolks and our community partners for a seedling planting at Springfield Austin HOA, 7701 Marble Ridge Drive, Austin 78747. TreeFolks will bring all the
- [NeighborWoods Tree Adoption | Evento para Conseguir un Árbol Gratis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-tree-adoption-evento-para-conseguir-un-arbol-gratis-2/) - Join TreeFolks for a Tree Adoption event. Free five-gallon container trees will be distributed to Austin residents and Austin Energy customers through our NeighborWoods program. The TreeFolks NeighborWoods program is a partnership with the City of Austin and Austin Energy. We will be at the Ed Bluestein H-E-B location on January 20th. No pre-registration –
- [Volunteer Signup: Treerobics | Formulario para Colaborar Como Voluntario](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treerobics-02-24-23/) - Help the TreeFolks staff to unload a large delivery of 5-gallon trees and to label and load 500 trees that we will be giving away to the community the following day. Please wear closed-toed shoes, and clothes that you don't mind getting a littles dirty. Come get some fresh air and exercise working outside, and
- [Volunteer Signup: Treerobics | Formulario para Colaborar Como Voluntario](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treerobics-11-3-23/) - Treerobics is an opportunity to help get more trees out to the community and get some exercise too. You will help TreeFolks staff members prepare and load 500 trees for distribution, along with other event materials. Please wear close-toed shoes and dress for the weather in clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty.
- [Volunteer Signup: Treerobics | Formulario para Colaborar Como Voluntario](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treerobics-10-20-23/) - Treerobics is an opportunity to help get more trees out to the community and get some exercise too. You will help TreeFolks staff members prepare and load 500 trees for distribution, along with other event materials. Please wear close-toed shoes and dress for the weather in clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty.
- [Volunteer Signup: 500 Tree Adoption | Formulario para Hacerse Voluntario](https://www.treefolks.org/events/502/) - Volunteer Signup link here! Volunteer to help out the TreeFolks staff at our first tree adoption event of the planting season! We will be meeting at the George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center, 5801 Ainez Dr, Austin, TX 78744 on Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 9:00am to 2:00pm. We will be distributing 500 free trees
- [Volunteer Signup: Afternoon Treerobics | Formulario para Colaborar Como Voluntario](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treerobics-10-06-23-pm/) - Treerobics is an opportunity to help get more trees out to the community and get some exercise too. You will help TreeFolks staff members prepare and load 500 trees for distribution, along with other event materials. Please wear close-toed shoes and dress for the weather in clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty.
- [Volunteer Signup: Morning Treerobics | Formulario para Colaborar Como Voluntario](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treerobics-10-06-23-am/) - Treerobics is an opportunity to help get more trees out to the community and get some exercise too. You will help TreeFolks staff members prepare and load 500 trees for distribution, along with other event materials. Please wear close-toed shoes and dress for the weather in clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty.
- [Volunteer Signup: Tree Adoption at HEB Lockhart | Formulario para Colaborar Como Voluntario](https://www.treefolks.org/events/volunteer-heb-lockhart/) - Registration is required - RSVP here! Volunteer to help the TreeFolks staff provide trees and tree education and have a lot of fun, too! We will be meeting at the HEB supermarket in Lockhart, located at 403 South Colorado Street, Lockhart, TX 78644, on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 9:00am to 2:00pm. We will be
- [Volunteer Signup: Tree Adoption at Givens Park | Formulario para Colaborar Como Voluntario](https://www.treefolks.org/events/volunteer-givens-park/) - Registration is required - RSVP here! Volunteer to help the TreeFolks staff provide trees and tree education and have a lot of fun, too! We will be meeting at the Givens Park Rec Center, located at 3811 E 12th St, Austin 78721, on Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 9:00am to 2:00pm. We will be distributing
- [Volunteer Signup: Tree Adoption at H-E-B Nutty Brown | Formulario para Colaborar Como Voluntario](https://www.treefolks.org/events/volunteer-nutty-brown/) - Registration is required - RSVP here! Volunteer to help the TreeFolks staff provide trees and tree education and have a lot of fun, too! We will be meeting at the Nutty Brown H-E-B supermarket, located at 12021 West US 290, Austin 78737 on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 9:00am to 2:00pm. We will be distributing
- [Volunteer Signup: Treerobics | Formulario para Colaborar Como Voluntario](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treerobics-11-17/) - Registration is required - RSVP here! Treerobics is an opportunity to help get more trees out to the community, and get some exercise too. You will help TreeFolks staff members prepare and load 500 trees for distribution, along with other event materials. Please wear close-toed shoes, and dress for the weather, in clothes that you
- [Volunteer Signup: Tree Adoption at Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex | Formulario para Colaborar Como Voluntario](https://www.treefolks.org/events/millennium-youth-entertainment-complex-23-12-02/) - Registration is required - RSVP here! Volunteer to help the TreeFolks staff provide trees and tree education and have a lot of fun, too! We will meet at the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We will be distributing hundreds of free trees to our community.
- [Volunteer Signup: Tree Adoption at HEB Rundberg Lane | Formulario para Colaborar Como Voluntario](https://www.treefolks.org/events/heb-rundberg-ln-23-12-09/) - Registration is required - RSVP here! Volunteer to help the TreeFolks staff provide trees and tree education and have a lot of fun, too! We will meet at HEB Rundberg and North Lamar on Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We will be distributing hundreds of free trees to our community.
- [Volunteer Signup: Tree Adoption at H-E-B Ed Bluestein | Formulario para Colaborar Como Voluntario](https://www.treefolks.org/events/volunteer-ed-bluestein/) - Registration is required - RSVP here! Volunteer to help the TreeFolks staff provide trees and tree education and have a lot of fun, too! We will be meeting at theH-E-B at Ed Bluestein on Saturday, January 20th, 2024, from 9:00am to 2:00pm. We will be distributing hundreds of free trees to our community. Please wear
- [NeighborWoods Tree Adoption | Evento para Conseguir un Árbol Gratis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-tree-adoption-evento-para-conseguir-un-arbol-gratis-10-7/) - Join TreeFolks for a Tree Adoption event. Free five-gallon container trees will be distributed to Austin residents and Austin Energy customers through our NeighborWoods program. The TreeFolks NeighborWoods program is a partnership with the City of Austin and Austin Energy. We will be at the Dove Springs Recreation Center on October 7th. No pre-registration –
- [NeighborWoods Tree Adoption | Evento para Conseguir un Árbol Gratis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-tree-adoption-11-4/) - Join TreeFolks for a Tree Adoption event. Free five-gallon container trees will be distributed to Austin residents and Austin Energy customers through our NeighborWoods program. We will be at the Nutty Brown H-E-B on November 4th. No pre-registration – just come on by! The TreeFolks NeighborWoods program is a partnership with the City of Austin and
- [NeighborWoods Tree Adoption | Evento para Conseguir un Árbol Gratis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-tree-adoption-evento-para-conseguir-un-arbol-gratis-11-11-23/) - Join TreeFolks for a Tree Adoption event. Free five-gallon container trees will be distributed to Austin residents and Austin Energy customers through our NeighborWoods program. The TreeFolks NeighborWoods program is a partnership with the City of Austin and Austin Energy. We will be at the Givens Recreation Center on November 11th. No pre-registration – just
- [Volunteer Signup: Treerobics | Formulario para Colaborar Como Voluntario](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treerobics-23-12-01/) - Treerobics is an opportunity to help get more trees out to the community and get some exercise too. You will help TreeFolks staff members prepare and load 500 trees for distribution, along with other event materials. Please wear close-toed shoes and dress for the weather in clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty.
- [NeighborWoods Tree Adoption | Evento para Conseguir un Árbol Gratis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-tree-adoption-12-2/) - Join TreeFolks for a Tree Adoption event. Free five-gallon container trees will be distributed to Austin residents and Austin Energy customers through our NeighborWoods program. We will be at the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex on December 2nd. No pre-registration – just come on by! The TreeFolks NeighborWoods program is a partnership with the City of Austin
- [Volunteer Signup: Treerobics | Formulario para Colaborar Como Voluntario](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treerobics-23-12-08/) - Treerobics is an opportunity to help get more trees out to the community and get some exercise too. You will help TreeFolks staff members prepare and load 500 trees for distribution, along with other event materials. Please wear close-toed shoes and dress for the weather in clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty.
- [NeighborWoods Tree Adoption | Evento para Conseguir un Árbol Gratis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-tree-adoption-evento-para-conseguir-un-arbol-gratis-3/) - Join TreeFolks for a Tree Adoption event. Free five-gallon container trees will be distributed to Austin residents and Austin Energy customers through our NeighborWoods program. The TreeFolks NeighborWoods program is a partnership with the City of Austin and Austin Energy. We will be at the Rundberg & N. Lamar H-E-B location on December 9th. No
- [Volunteer Signup: Treerobics | Formulario para Colaborar Como Voluntario](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treerobics-1-19-24/) - Treerobics is an opportunity to help get more trees out to the community and get some exercise too. You will help TreeFolks staff members prepare and load 500 trees for distribution, along with other event materials. Please wear close-toed shoes and dress for the weather in clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty.
- [TreeFolks Young Professionals 2024 Kickoff Meeting](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolks-young-professionals-2024-kickoff-meeting/) - Calling environmentally conscious young professionals! Join the TreeFolks Young Professionals Core Team! If your 2024 goals include: Learning skills like tree planting, tree care, event planning, and fundraising Becoming more connected to your community Dedicating time to environmental causes Making new friends …then we invite you to join or support the TreeFolks Young Professionals core
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-24-02-29/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-24-02-28/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-24-02-21/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-24-02-15/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-24-02-14/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-24-02-08/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-24-02-07/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-24-02-01/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Onion Creek Metro Park](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-onion-creek-metro-park-24-02-24/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Join TreeFolks and our community partners for a seedling planting at Onion Creek Metro Park, 5601 Katydid Ln, Austin, TX 78744. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed, as well as coffee and light refreshments. Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Dixie Drive](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-dixie-drive-24-02-15/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Join TreeFolks and our community partners for a seedling planting at Dixie Drive, 7300 Dixie Drive, Austin 78744. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed, as well as coffee and light refreshments. Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks
- [Planting with PARD at Dove Springs District Park](https://www.treefolks.org/events/pard-planting-24-01-31/) - We need your help to bring more shade to Dove Springs! Please join TreeFolks and the Austin Parks and Recreation Department in planting over 150 native shade trees at Dove Springs District Park. These events are appropriate for all ages; you don't need any experience or tools to attend. TreeFolks will provide gloves, water, snacks,
- [Planting with PARD at Dove Springs District Park](https://www.treefolks.org/events/pard-planting-24-01-24/) - We need your help to bring more shade to Dove Springs! Please join TreeFolks and the Austin Parks and Recreation Department in planting over 150 native shade trees at Dove Springs District Park. These events are appropriate for all ages; you don't need any experience or tools to attend. TreeFolks will provide gloves, water, snacks,
- [Planting with PARD at Dove Springs District Park](https://www.treefolks.org/events/pard-planting-24-01-10/) - We need your help to bring more shade to Dove Springs! Please join TreeFolks and the Austin Parks and Recreation Department in planting over 150 native shade trees at Dove Springs District Park. These events are appropriate for all ages; you don't need any experience or tools to attend. TreeFolks will provide gloves, water, snacks,
- [Sapling Mulching Event for Reforestation](https://www.treefolks.org/events/sapling-mulching-24-01-04/) - Register here! Here is an opportunity to help the TreeFolks staff get thousands of saplings (baby trees) that we will be planting this winter tucked in a warm blanket of mulch while they wait for planting day. You'll help provide tree care for saplings that we will plant later during the season. This is a
- [Sapling Mulching Event for Reforestation](https://www.treefolks.org/events/sapling-mulching-23-12-01/) - Register here! Here is an opportunity to help the TreeFolks staff get thousands of saplings (baby trees) that we will be planting this winter tucked in a warm blanket of mulch while they wait for planting day. You'll help provide tree care for saplings that we will plant later during the season. This is a
- [Sapling Mulching Event for Reforestation](https://www.treefolks.org/events/sapling-mulching-24-01-12/) - Register here! Here is an opportunity to help the TreeFolks staff get thousands of saplings (baby trees) that we will be planting this winter tucked in a warm blanket of mulch while they wait for planting day. You'll help provide tree care for saplings that we will plant later during the season. This is a
- [Sapling Mulching Event for Reforestation](https://www.treefolks.org/events/sapling-mulching-1-13-23/) - Register here! Here is an opportunity to help the TreeFolks staff get thousands of saplings (baby trees) that we will be planting this winter tucked in a warm blanket of mulch while they wait for planting day. You'll help provide tree care for saplings that we will plant later during the season. This is a
- [Sapling Mulching Event for Reforestation](https://www.treefolks.org/events/sapling-mulching-23-12-02/) - Register here! Here is an opportunity to help the TreeFolks staff get thousands of saplings (baby trees) that we will be planting this winter tucked in a warm blanket of mulch while they wait for planting day. You'll help provide tree care for saplings that we will plant later during the season. This is a
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-1-18-24/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-1-31-24/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-1-25-24/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-1-24-24/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-1-11-24/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-1-4-24/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Onion Creek Metro Park](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-onion-creek-metro-park-23-12-09/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Join TreeFolks and our community partners for a seedling planting at Onion Creek Metro Park, 5601 Katydid Ln, Austin, TX 78744. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed, as well as coffee and light refreshments. Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year
- [NeighborWoods Tree Adoption | Evento para Conseguir un Árbol Gratis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-tree-adoption-11-18/) - Join TreeFolks for a Tree Adoption event. Free five-gallon container trees will be distributed through our NeighborWoods program. We will be at the Lockhart H-E-B on November 18th. No pre-registration – just come on by! Trees are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Limit of 2 trees per household following our Right Tree, Right Place guidelines.
- [Fruit Tree Planting at Urban Roots South Farm](https://www.treefolks.org/events/urban-roots-south-farm-23-11-16/) - RSVP TO VOLUNTEER HERE We will meet at Urban Roots Farm - South location, 4711 Winnebago Ln, Austin, TX 78744, on Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We will plant 60 fruit trees that will be harvested and shared with the local community. TreeFolks will provide gloves, water, snacks, and tools.
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Montopolis Arboretum Trailhead](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-montopolis-arboretum-trailhead-24-01-27/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Join TreeFolks and our community partners for a seedling planting at Montopolis Arboretum Trailhead, 400 Grove Blvd, Austin, TX 78741. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed, as well as coffee and light refreshments. Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Downs Mabson Fields](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-downs-mabson-fields-24-01-13/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Join TreeFolks and our community partners for a seedling planting at Downs Mabson Fields, 2816 East 12th Street, Austin, TX 78702. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed, as well as coffee and light refreshments. Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Radam Circle](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-radam-circle-24-01-05/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Join TreeFolks and our community partners for a seedling planting at 1206 Radam Circle, Austin, TX 78745. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed, as well as coffee and light refreshments. Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and
- [Austin Tree of the Year Awards at the Roots & Wings Festival](https://www.treefolks.org/events/toty-awards-23-11-05/) - Eighty-five trees were nominated, and now it is time to find the champions! Join us to reveal the Austin Trees of the Year Awards 2023 winners in the Story Tree, Unique Tree, Small Tree, Large Tree, and Schoolyard Tree categories! Our award ceremony will be on Saturday, November 5th, at the Tree & Pollinator Festival
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-23-12-14/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our native tree nursery to grow saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during the construction phase and day-to-day operation.
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-23-12-13/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our native tree nursery to grow saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during the construction phase and day-to-day operation.
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers walk in Cedar Park](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-for-seed-savers-cedar-park-23-11-18/) - RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE! Join Colleen Dieter and Meghan Smith of the Central Texas Seed Savers for an educational walk in Twin Lakes Park. We will meet at the Twin Lakes Family YMCA, 204 E Little Elm Trail, Cedar Park, TX 78613. Discover the fascinating world of trees that surround us! This walk is suitable
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Copperfield Nature Trail](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-copperfield-nature-trail-23-12-02/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Join TreeFolks and One Tree Planted for a seedling planting at Copperfield Nature Trail, 1416 1/2 Blakeney Ln, Austin TX, 78753. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed, as well as coffee and light refreshments. Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Kilmartin Lane](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-kilmartin-lane-23-11-18/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Join TreeFolks and One Tree Planted for a seedling planting at 12024 Kilmartin Lane, Austin 78754. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed, as well as coffee and light refreshments. Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. We
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at South Austin Neighborhood Park](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-south-austin-neighborhood-park-23-11-09/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Join TreeFolks and our community partners for a seedling planting at South Austin Neighborhood Park, 1100 Cumberland Rd, Austin, TX 78704. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed, as well as coffee and light refreshments. Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Holly Shores on Lady Bird Lake](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-holly-shores-23-11-04/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Join TreeFolks and The Trail Conservancy for a seedling planting at Holly Shores on Lady Bird Lake, 2711 Canterbury St, Austin, TX 78702. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed, as well as coffee and light refreshments. Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees
- [Tree of the Year Bike Tour with TreeFolksYP](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-of-the-year-bike-tour-with-treefolksyp/) - Austin's Tree of the Year voting is now open, so join TreeFolks Young Professionals for an east side bike tour of current nominees! We'll start at Conley Pavilion and ride ~11 miles with frequent stops to learn about Austin's favorite trees. - Bring your own bicycle (this year’s route is NOT road bike friendly -
- [Sapling Mulching Event for Reforestation](https://www.treefolks.org/events/sapling-mulching/) - Register here! Here is an opportunity to help the TreeFolks staff get thousands of saplings (baby trees) that we will be planting this winter tucked in a warm blanket of mulch while they wait for planting day. This is a great opportunity to get more familiar with the dozens of native tree species that we
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-11-9-23/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-11-2-23/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-11-1-23/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-10-25-23/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-10-19-23/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-10-18-23/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-10-12-23/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-10-11-23/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-10-5-23/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers on Butler Trail](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-for-seed-savers-on-butler-trail/) - Join us for an educational Tree ID Walk with Colleen Dieter, in collaboration with Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks, on the Butler Trail at International Shores in Lady Bird Lake Metropolitan Park. Discover the fascinating world of trees that surround us! This walk is suitable for all ages and will teach you how to identify various
- [Volunteer Signup: Treerobics | Formulario para Colaborar Como Voluntario](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treerobics-11-10/) - Registration is required - RSVP here! Treerobics is an opportunity to help get more trees out to the community, and get some exercise too. You will help TreeFolks staff members prepare and load 500 trees for distribution, along with other event materials. Please wear close-toed shoes, and dress for the weather, in clothes that you
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-11-16/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [TreeFolks Volunteering @ HopeFest - first shift](https://www.treefolks.org/events/hopefest2-847/) - Registration required - RSVP here! You can help TreeFolks distribute 500 free trees to our community. We will be meeting at the HopeFest event at Northeast Early College High School, located at 7104 Berkman Drive, Austin, 78752 on Saturday, October 21, 2023. You are registering for the first volunteer shift, from 8:00 am to 12:00
- [TreeFolks Volunteering @ HopeFest - second shift](https://www.treefolks.org/events/hopefest2/) - Registration required - RSVP here! You can help TreeFolks distribute 500 free trees to our community. We will be meeting at the Hope Fest event at Northeast Early College High School, located at 7104 Berkman Drive, Austin, 78752 on Saturday, October 21, 2023. You are registering for the second volunteer shift, from 11:30 am to
- [TreeFolksYP Autumnal Equinox Party](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolksyp-autumnal-equinox-party/) - Come celebrate the Autumnal Equinox with a Meanwhile Pilsner in support of TreeFolks! Join TreeFolks Young Professionals for a wide variety of activities from 11am-2pm: 🍻 $1 from every Meanwhile Pilsner sold ALL DAY benefits TreeFolks 🌰 Acorn Pong 🌳 Kid’s Tree Activity Table 🎨 Face Painting 🔮 Tarot Card Readings 🌱 Seed Planting &
- [Tree ID for Seed Savers at Pease Park](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-sept-9/) - RSVP here! Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to a fun new skill? Well, you're in luck, because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks are coming to Pease Park to lead a Tree ID lesson to help you learn a little more about what's
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-9-27-23/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-9-28-23/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-10-4-23-891/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [RootBall 2023](https://www.treefolks.org/events/rootball-2023/) - Embark on a Journey Through Time with TreeFolks for an evening of toasts, tapas, tunes... AND TREES! Let's sip n' stroll on a journey through time together as we marvel at the wonders of prehistoric life & the vital role forests (and TreeFolks!) play in our planet's perpetual cycle of renewal! BUY TICKETS! Thursday, October
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-8-31-23/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-9-7-23/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Volunteer Workday at the TreeFolks Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/nursery-work-day-9-14-23/) - Register here! TreeFolks is embarking on a new project that will greatly enhance our mission and allow us to plant more trees! We are starting our own native tree nursery where we will be growing saplings and bigger trees in pots. The success of this project will rely heavily on volunteer involvement during both the
- [Family Walk at Blair Woods: Tree ID with TreeFolks](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-june-3-329/) - RSVP here! Travis Audubon and TreeFolks are teaming up to host a tree identification walk at Blair Woods Nature Preserve. Join us to learn about native Central Texas tree species with the expertise of Gillian Hodler of TreeFolks. TreeFolks is starting their own nursery, and they need large quantities of local, native tree seeds! Gillian
- [TreeFolksYP Zilker Park Tree ID & Barton Springs Swim](https://www.treefolks.org/events/zilker-park-tree-id-barton-springs-swim/) - Calling all nature enthusiasts! Join TreeFolks Young Professionals for an exciting evening at Zilker Park and Barton Springs. We'll start with a tree identification walk around Zilker Park, where we'll learn about the diverse trees that grace this iconic park. After an enlightening adventure, we'll head to Barton Springs for a sunset swim to cool
- [TreeFolksYP Volunteer Planning Meeting](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolksyp-volunteer-planning-meeting/) - TreeFolks Young Professionals Core Team meetings are open to all, so come out and share new ideas, meet new people, and find out how to get more involved with TreeFolks Young Professionals! We're excited to plan our first ever Autumnal Solstice fundraiser, Tree of the Year activities, Tree ID Walk & Swim, tree care volunteering,
- [TreeFolksYP July Happy Hour](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolksyp-july-happy-hour/) - Join TreeFolksYP for our July Happy Hour at El Cockfight in downtown Austin. El Cockfight (previously known as Handlebar) is a tequila bar with a rooftop patio. Everyone is welcome, and feel free to bring your own games - there is a corn hole set up on the rooftop patio as well. If you're feeling
- [TreeFolks 5th Annual Summer Solstice Party](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolks-5th-annual-summer-solstice-party/) - 😎 Celebrate the official start of summer in style with TreeFolks' biggest solstice party yet! 🍻 Order off Better Half/Hold Out's special menus in support of TreeFolks. Cheers! 🌳 Stop by the TreeFolks tent for games, free Tarot readings, a mini-market benefiting TreeFolks, and to learn about our urban forest
- [TreeFolksYP Tree & Trail Maintenance @ Balcones Canyonland National Wildlife Refuge](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolksyp-tree-trail-maintenance-balcones-canyonland-national-wildlife-refuge/) - TreeFolks Young Professionals is teaming up with Friends of Balcones Canyonland National Wildlife Refuge for a volunteer workday! We’ll be helping to maintain some of the Refuge’s beautiful trails, trimming dead and broken Ashe juniper tree branches impacted by the recent ice storm, and learning about the habitat of the Golden-cheeked Warbler. We’ll be working
- [Tree ID Walk at Richard Moya Park](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-june-3/) - Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to know what the difference is between a Lacey Oak and a Texas Live Oak? Join TreeFolks at Richard Moya Park for a Tree ID walk! We will hold arborist-guided Tree ID walks at both 1pm and 2pm. This
- [Tree ID with Central Texas Seed Savers](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-ctss-5-20-23/) - Join the Central Texas Seed Savers, TreeFolks, and Pease Park Conservancy for a Tree ID and seed collecting class in Pease Park! Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to know what the difference is between a Lacey Oak and a Texas Live Oak? Well, worry
- [Keep Austin Rooted Family Picnic](https://www.treefolks.org/events/keep-austin-rooted-family-picnic/) - Celebrate another planting season with TreeFolks' 2nd-annual Keep Austin Rooted Family Picnic! It's sprouting season, and you know what that means - it's time to get your party on with TreeFolks for our 2nd annual Keep Austin Rooted Family Picnic! This year, we're excited to be welcoming our friends back to the beautiful space at
- [Earth Month Turkey Creek Hike & Ski Shores Cafe](https://www.treefolks.org/events/earth-month-turkey-creek-hike-ski-shores-cafe/) - Join us for a refreshing hike at the lovely Turkey Creek Trail at Emma Long Park next Sunday to celebrate Earth Month! We'll hike the trail (about 2.7 miles long) and take in the cool spring weather. The hike will likely take around an hour. Afterward, there's the option of meeting the group at Ski
- [TreeFolksYP Monthly Meeting](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolksyp-monthly-meeting/) - We'll gather together to spend some time celebrating recent events and discuss our upcoming activities, review our goals, and make sure we're on track for everything we want to get done! We'll be in Room #1 at the Windsor Park branch of the Austin library.
- [McKinney Falls Fest - Tree ID & Bug Safari](https://www.treefolks.org/events/mckinney-falls-fest-tree-id-bug-safari/) - Join us in celebrating 100 years of Texas State Parks and McKinney Falls State Park's 47th anniversary! Come out to the park for a fun day full of guided hikes, guided fishing, live music, food trucks, activity booths, and more! This event will take place around the Visitor Center. Bring a chair or blanket to
- [TreeFolksYP Earth Month Hill of Life Death March](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolksyp-earth-month-hill-of-life-death-march/) - Join TreeFolksYP for an exciting hike on the Hill of Life trail, which will start in the "Woods of Westlake Heights" neighborhood and proceed down the Hill of Life to Sculpture Falls. We'll stop at Sculpture Falls to dip our toes in the water and eat snacks (BYOSnacks). Then we'll turn back around and finish
- [TreeFolksYP Earth Month Step Challenge](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolksyp-earth-month-step-challenge/) - April is Earth Month! We are celebrating with our annual step challenge for TFYP Members. Steps can be tracked on most smart devices and reported at the end of the month. Prizes include a $50 REI gift card for the most total steps, $20 Book People gift card for the second most, and $10 Radio
- [Help TreeFolks Get Moved Out of the Building - Friday](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tfs-move-out-3-31-23/) - Hi Folks! As you may or may not know, the TreeFolks office is closing for a remodel! In preparation, we are in need of volunteer assistance to get moved out of the building. We are looking for folks who don't mind lifting boxes, moving furniture, and deciphering puzzles! We need to condense 7 rooms into
- [Tree Care Event at Teri Road Baptist Church](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-care-teri-road-baptist-church-04-22-23/) - RESERVE YOUR SPOT TreeFolks planted 23 5-gallon trees at a site in Austin in October 2021 as part of a project to increase urban canopy equity. Austin has experienced a 25% reduction in tree canopy cover over the past 30 years due to rapid urban growth, which is disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities in the eastern
- [Tree Care Event at Rodriguez Elementary School](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-care-teri-rodriguez-elementary-04-08-23/) - RESERVE YOUR SPOT TreeFolks is organizing a tree care and mulching workday for 27 5-gallon trees planted in October 2021 as part of a project to increase urban canopy equity in Austin. The city has seen a 25% reduction in tree canopy cover over the past 30 years, which is disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities in
- [TreeFolksYP March Happy Hour & 5k Fun Run/Walk](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolksyp-march-happy-hour-5k-fun-run-walk/) - Please join us for TreeFolksYP's March happy hour and a social 5k run/walk along Lady Bird Lake's famous boardwalk. This will be a very welcoming, inclusive, and easygoing 5k fun run, with emphasis on the fun more than the run! All types of runners and walkers are welcome, including kids and furry kids. No time
- [TreeFolksYP Invasive Species Workshop/Volunteering followed by Oskar Blues Brewery](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolksyp-walnut-creek-workshop/) - Join Keep Walnut Creek Wild and TreeFolks Young Professionals to learn how volunteers can stop glossy privet (Ligustrum lucidum) in its tracks and recover the woods for native plants. The specific location of our workshop within Walnut Creek Park will depend on various conditions. We will email all registrants with details and update this announcement
- [Fruit Tree Planting at New Leaf Agriculture Farm](https://www.treefolks.org/events/new-leaf-agriculture-farm-3-11-23/) - RSVP TO VOLUNTEER HERE TreeFolks will be planting 56 5-gallon fruit trees at New Leaf Agriculture Farm. New Leaf Agriculture is a social enterprise of Multicultural Refugee Coalition that trains and employs refugee farmers from traditional farming cultures in dignified work that reconnects them to farming in their new communities. For questions, please contact volunteer@treefolks.org
- [TreeFolksYP Happy Hour at Central Machine Works](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolksyp-happy-hour-at-central-machine-works/) - New to Austin, wanting to make new connections, or looking to reconnect with the TreeFolks community? Meet new friends while playing our brand new tree-themed hidden messages game.
- [Community Tree Planting at Richard Moya Park](https://www.treefolks.org/events/community-tree-planting-richard-moya-park-2-23-23/) - RSVP TO VOLUNTEER HERE TreeFolks is seeking volunteers to plant 15 large trees and 200 saplings (baby trees) at Richard Moya Park in Southeast Austin. Help us to provide shade, reduce flooding, and improve water and air quality at this beloved Travis County park. This planting is made possible by a generous sponsorship from Circuit of
- [TreeFolksYP Member Tree Planting](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolksyp-member-tree-planting/) - This event is for active TreeFolksYP Members (become a member at https://treefolks.org/yp) TreeFolks and TreeFolks Young Professionals will be planting trees with Festival Beach Food Forest on February 11th. This serves the community by contributing to the food forest project, an equitable urban forestry initiative. We're continuing work here by replacing a few trees that
- [TreeFolksYP Core Team Planning Meeting](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolksyp-core-team-planning-meeting-2-223/) - Our Core Team meetings are open to all, so come out and share new ideas, meet new people, and find out how to get more involved with TreeFolks Young Professionals! We'll be in the meeting room at Howson Branch Library. 2500 Exposition Blvd. If you want to become a member, membership options are available for
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Agave Neighborhood Park](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-agave-park/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Join TreeFolks & our community partners for a seedling planting at Agave Neighborhood Park in East Austin, near 5900 Sendero Hills Pkwy. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed, as well as coffee and light refreshments. Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Shoal Creek](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-shoal-creek/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Join TreeFolks & our community partners for a seedling planting at Shoal Creek in Central Austin, near 2610 Shoal Creek Blvd. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed, as well as coffee and light refreshments. Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year
- [HOME Concert with Austin Classical Guitar](https://www.treefolks.org/events/home-concert-with-austin-classical-guitar/) - Trees music = a perfect evening out! TreeFolks is partnering with Austin Classical Guitar for a special concert that celebrates our home planet and our relationship with nature. Join us on Feb 18th at 8pm at the AISD Performing Arts Center! All ticket sales benefit TreeFolks, and discounted tickets are available! Ticket prices range from
- [NeighborWoods 500 Tree Adoption | Evento para Conseguir un Árbol Gratis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-500-tree-adoption-evento-para-conseguir-un-arbol-gratis-02-24-23/) - Join TreeFolks for a 500 Tree Adoption event, with free trees to Austin Energy Electricity customers through our NeighborWoods program. The TreeFolks NeighborWoods free tree program is a partnership with the City of Austin Community Tree Preservation Division and Austin Energy. We will be at the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center at 1165
- [Community Tree Planting at Foundation Communities](https://www.treefolks.org/events/community-tree-planting-at-foundation-communities-2-16-23/) - RSVP TO VOLUNTEER HERE TreeFolks is seeking volunteers to plant 23 trees at Foundation Communities, 8405 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX 78735. Help provide shade and fruit to low income communities. This planting is made possible by a generous sponsorship from Austin FC, as we help kick off a successful 2023 season with reps
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Highland Neighborhood Park](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-highland-neighborhood-park-2-18-23/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Join TreeFolks & our community partners for a seedling planting at Highland Neighborhood Park, near 401 W St Johns Ave, Austin, TX 78752. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed, as well as coffee and light refreshments. Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees
- [NeighborWoods 500 Tree Adoption | Evento para Conseguir un Árbol Gratis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-500-tree-adoption-evento-para-conseguir-un-arbol-gratis-2/) - Join TreeFolks for a 500 Tree Adoption event, with free trees to Austin Energy Electricity customers through our NeighborWoods program. The TreeFolks NeighborWoods free tree program is a partnership with the City of Austin Community Tree Preservation Division and Austin Energy. We will be at Din Ho Chinese BBQ on Saturday, January 21st, 2023. No
- [NeighborWoods 500 Tree Adoption | Evento para Conseguir un Árbol Gratis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-500-tree-adoption-evento-para-conseguir-un-arbol-gratis-02-11-23/) - Join TreeFolks for a 500 Tree Adoption event, with free trees to Austin Energy Electricity customers through our NeighborWoods program. The TreeFolks NeighborWoods free tree program is a partnership with the City of Austin Community Tree Preservation Division and Austin Energy. We will be at the HEB on William Cannon, 6607 S. IH 35, Austin,
- [Volunteer Signup: 500 Tree Adoption | Formulario para Hacerse Voluntario](https://www.treefolks.org/events/volunteer-signup-500-tree-adoption-formulario-para-hacerse-voluntario-02-11-23/) - Volunteer Signup link here! Join us to help distribute, organize, and hand out trees at our tree adoption event! Volunteers will assist us from 8am-1pm at the HEB on William Cannon at 6607 S. IH 35, Austin, TX. 78744 on Saturday, February 11th, 2023. Please note: This signup link is for volunteering only. If you
- [TreeFolksYP Dry-January Friendly Happy Hour](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolksyp-dry-january-friendly-happy-hour/) - Hi Everyone! Join us for our first happy hour event of 2023 at Cosmic Coffee and Beer Garden in south Austin. Cosmic has plenty of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink options, as well as a couple food trucks. Cosmic is mostly outdoors and very dog friendly. All are welcome!
- [TreeFolksYP 2023 Kickoff Meeting](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolksyp-2023-kickoff/) - Our Core Team meetings are open to all, so come out and share new ideas, meet new people, and find out how to get more involved with TreeFolks Young Professionals! We'll be in meeting room #1 at Twin Oaks Branch, Austin Public Library. 1800 S 5th St, Austin, TX 78704 If you want to become
- [2023 TreeFolksYP Core Team Recruitment Deadline](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolksyp-core-team-recruitment-deadline/) - Calling environmentally conscious young professionals! (Age 21-39) TreeFolks Young Professionals bring young professionals together to support the mission of TreeFolks: planting trees, caring for trees, and giving Austinites free trees. Core Team Leadership provides an opportunity to volunteer a variety of skills, grow as a leader, and make new friends in the service of the
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Wooldridge Elementary](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-wooldridge-elementary/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Join TreeFolks & our community partners for a seedling planting at the Wooldridge Elementary. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed, as well as coffee and light refreshments. Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. We educate
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Givens Park](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-at-givens-park/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Join TreeFolks & our community partners for a seedling planting at Givens Park in East Austin. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed, as well as coffee and light refreshments. Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers.
- [Sapling Sorting at TreeFolks AM](https://www.treefolks.org/events/sapling-sorting-23-01-07-a/) - Here is an opportunity to help the TreeFolks staff sort thousands of saplings (baby trees) that we will be planting this winter. Help us get them tucked in a warm blanket of mulch while they wait for planting day. This is a great opportunity to get more familiar with the dozens of native tree species that we plant. We will
- [Sapling Sorting at TreeFolks PM](https://www.treefolks.org/events/sapling-sorting-23-01-07-p/) - Here is an opportunity to help the TreeFolks staff sort thousands of saplings (baby trees) that we will be planting this winter. Help us get them tucked in a warm blanket of mulch while they wait for planting day. This is a great opportunity to get more familiar with the dozens of native tree species that we plant. We will
- [Sapling Sorting at TreeFolks](https://www.treefolks.org/events/sapling-sorting-23-01-13/) - Here is an opportunity to help the TreeFolks staff sort thousands of saplings (baby trees) that we will be planting this winter. Help us get them tucked in a warm blanket of mulch while they wait for planting day. This is a great opportunity to get more familiar with the dozens of native tree species that we plant. We will
- [Sapling Sorting at TreeFolks](https://www.treefolks.org/events/sapling-sorting-23-01-27/) - Here is an opportunity to help the TreeFolks staff sort thousands of saplings (baby trees) that we will be planting this winter. Help us get them tucked in a warm blanket of mulch while they wait for planting day. This is a great opportunity to get more familiar with the dozens of native tree species that we plant. We will
- [Community Tree Planting at Blue Hole](https://www.treefolks.org/events/community-tree-planting-at-blue-hole/) - TreeFolks is seeking volunteers to plant 600 tree seedlings at the famous Blue Hole in Wimberley, TX! If planting trees was one of your New Year's resolutions, then you won't want to miss this rare opportunity to plant along the beautiful Cypress Creek! RSVP to volunteer here. This planting event is part of TreeFolks' Central
- [Volunteer Signup: Treerobics | Formulario para Colaborar Como Voluntario](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treerobics-10-28-22-882/) - Help the TreeFolks staff to unload a large delivery of 5-gallon trees and to label and load 500 trees that we will be giving away to the community the following day. Please wear closed-toed shoes, and clothes that you don't mind getting a littles dirty. Come get some fresh air and exercise working outside, and
- [Volunteer Signup: 500 Tree Adoption | Formulario para Hacerse Voluntario](https://www.treefolks.org/events/volunteer-signup-500-tree-adoption-formulario-para-hacerse-voluntario-2-582/) - Volunteer Signup link here! Join us to help distribute, organize, and hand out trees at our tree adoption event! Volunteers will assist us from 8am-1pm at Din Ho Chinese BBQ at 8557 Research Blvd on Saturday, January 21st, 2023. Please note: This signup link is for volunteering only. If you would like to adopt a
- [Volunteer Signup: 500 Tree Adoption | Formulario para Hacerse Voluntario](https://www.treefolks.org/events/volunteer-signup-500-tree-adoption-formulario-para-hacerse-voluntario-2/) - Volunteer Signup link here! Join us to help distribute, organize, and hand out trees at our tree adoption event! Volunteers will assist us from 8am-1pm at the HEB on N. Lamar and Rundberg on Saturday, December 17th, 2022. Please note: This signup link is for volunteering only. If you would like to adopt a tree
- [H-E-B Bastrop Pine Adoption Event](https://www.treefolks.org/events/h-e-b-bastrop-pine-adoption-event/) - Attention Bastrop County Residents: TreeFolks is excited to return to Bastrop for an 11th year to distribute Loblolly pines to landowners who are still in need of adding pine trees to their properties. We will be distributing pine seedlings in bundles of 20 at this Adoption Event at H-E-B in Bastrop on Saturday, December 17th
- [Shoal Creek Tree ID walk](https://www.treefolks.org/events/shoal-creek-tree-id-walk/) - Join our Education Coordinator Becky for a Tree ID walk with Shoal Creek Conservancy. Please register in advance with Shoal Creek at this link. Logistics Saturday, December 3rd, meet at 8:50 am in the parking lot just south of Shoal Creek Blvd and Gaston Ave. Parking is available in the aforementioned lot. Shoal Creek Conservancy
- [TreeFolksYP Core Team Planning Meeting](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolksyp-core-team-planning-meeting-2/) - Our Core Team meetings are open to all, so come out and share new ideas, meet new people, and find out how to get more involved with TreeFolks Young Professionals! We'll be in meeting room #1 at Terrazas Branch, Austin Public Library. 1105 E Cesar Chavez If you want to become a member, membership options
- [NeighborWoods 500 Tree Adoption | Evento para Conseguir un Árbol Gratis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-500-tree-adoption-evento-para-conseguir-un-arbol-gratis-4/) - Join TreeFolks for a 500 Tree Adoption event, with free trees to Austin Energy Electricity customers through our NeighborWoods program. We will be at the HEB on N. Lamar and Rundberg on Saturday, December 17th, 2022. No need to pre-register – just come on by! Trees are available on a first-come, first-served basis and we
- [Save the Date - Ready, Set, Plant! on Oak Springs](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-on-montopolis-475/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Join TreeFolks & our community partners for a seedling planting on the Oak Springs Area in East Austin. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed, as well as coffee and light refreshments. Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks
- [TreeFolksYP Executive Committee Application Deadline](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolksyp-executive-committee-application-deadline/) - Application at https://exec.tfyp.org As a TreeFolks Young Professionals (YP) volunteer executive committee member, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with people who are passionate about supporting TreeFolks’ mission to “build stronger communities through planting and caring for trees”: Who are we looking for? Young Professionals (aka folks in their 20s and 30s living in/near Austin)
- [Save the Date - Ready, Set, Plant! on Montopolis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-on-montopolis/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Join TreeFolks & our community partners for a seedling planting on the Montopolis Area in East Austin. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed, as well as coffee and light refreshments. Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and
- [Volunteer Signup: 500 Tree Adoption | Formulario para Hacerse Voluntario](https://www.treefolks.org/events/volunteer-signup-500-tree-adoption-formulario-para-hacerse-voluntario-756/) - Volunteer Signup link here! Join us to help distribute, organize, and hand out trees at our tree adoption event! Volunteers will assist us from 8am-1pm at the Givens Park Pavilion. Please note: This signup link is for volunteering only. If you would like to adopt a tree at this event, no need to register -
- [Austin Tree of the Year Awards](https://www.treefolks.org/events/pre-sunset-meditation-amongst-the-trees-758/) - Austin's beloved Tree of the Year awards are back, thanks to TreeFolks, Austin Parks & Recreation Department, and support from the Still Water Foundation! Join us for an awards ceremony on Saturday, November 5th, at the Tree & Pollinator Festival Day at Dottie Jordan Park, 2803 Loyola Lane, at 2:45pm!
- [Volunteer Signup: Treerobics | Formulario para Colaborar Como Voluntario](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treerobics-10-28-22/) - Help the TreeFolks staff load and label 500 trees that we will be giving away to the community this fall. Please wear close-toed shoes, and clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty. Come get some fresh air and exercise working outside, and helping to serve your community. Free parking at the TreeFolks office,
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Mabel Davis Park](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-mabel-davis/) - RSVP to volunteer here! Join TreeFolks & our community partners for a seedling planting at Mabel Davis Park. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed, as well as coffee and light refreshments. Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. We educate
- [Pre-Sunset Meditation Amongst the Trees](https://www.treefolks.org/events/pre-sunset-meditation-amongst-the-trees/) - Ready to center yourself before the holiday season? Join Treefolks Young Professionals for another 30 minute pre-sunset mediation session amongst the trees at Auditorium Shores, led by Ayla. This event is free to attend with donations to TreeFolks Young Professionals welcomed. Come find us under the trees at Auditorium Shores near the Stevie Ray Vaughan
- [Ready, Set, Plant! at Bayton Loop](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-cherry-creek/) - Join TreeFolks & our community partners for a seedling planting at Bayton Loop. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed, as well as coffee and light refreshments. To sign-up, please fill our our volunteer form here. Details about the event, including map and exact address, will be sent out via email no later
- [Volunteer Signup: Treerobics | Formulario para Colaborar Como Voluntario](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treerobics-11-11-22/) - Help the TreeFolks staff load and label 500 trees that we will be giving away to the community this fall. Please wear close-toed shoes, and clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty. Come get some fresh air and exercise working outside, and helping to serve your community. Free parking at the TreeFolks office,
- [Tree of the Year Bike Tour with TreeFolks Young Professionals](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-of-the-year-bike-tour/) - Austin's Tree of the Year contest is returning after a decade, so join TreeFolks Young Professionals for a bike tour of previous winners and current nominees! We'll start at Central Market and ride ~9 miles with frequent stops to learn about Austin's favorite trees. Bring your own bicycle (Our route passes through Shoal Creek trail,
- [NeighborWoods 500 Tree Adoption | Evento para Conseguir un Árbol Gratis](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-500-tree-adoption-evento-para-conseguir-un-arbol-gratis-3/) - Join TreeFolks for a 500 Tree Adoption event, with free trees to Austin Energy Electricity customers through our NeighborWoods program. We will be at Givens Park Pavilion on Saturday, November 12th, 2022. No need to pre-register – just come on by! Trees are available on a first-come, first-served basis and we will distribute one tree
- [Tree ID Walk and Swim at Zilker Park/Barton Springs](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-walk-and-swim-at-zilker-park-barton-springs/) - Join TreeFolks Young Professionals on Wednesday, August 17th at 7pm for a tree identification walk around Zilker Park and swimming at Barton Springs Pool! In this summer heat, it’s harder to find motivation to get out and observe our natural canopy—so why not take the opportunity to breathe fresh air AND get educated about Austin’s
- [TreeFolksYP Core Team Planning Meeting](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolksyp-core-team-planning-meeting/) - For the rest of the year, our Core Team meetings are open to all, so come out and share new ideas, meet new people, and find out how to get more involved with TreeFolks Young Professionals! If you want to become a member, membership options are available for as little as a $20/year donation to
- [Sunset Meditation Amongst the Trees](https://www.treefolks.org/events/sunset-meditation-amongst-the-trees/) - Missing out on your deep breaths lately? Join Treefolks Young Professionals for a 30 minute sunset mediation session amongst the trees in Zilker park. This event is free to attend with donations to TreeFolks Young Professionals welcomed. Come find us under the trees on the south east side of Zilker park, near 2040 Lou Neff
- [TreeFolks + Zilker Brewing: Branches & Brews for Pride](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treefolks-zilker-brewing-branches-brews-for-pride/) - Join us for an LGBTQIA+ artist showcase at Zilker Brewing Co.! Featuring art from some of TreeFolks' supporters centering trees and queer culture, it's an event you won't want to miss! Artists' works will be on sale on Zilker Brewing's walls, and a portion of proceeds of beer purchases during the 3-hour event will benefit
- [NeighborWoods 500 Tree Adoption at Austin Discovery School](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-500-tree-adoption-at-austin-discovery-school/) - In partnership with Austin Energy and the Community Tree Preservation Division, TreeFolks is adopting 500 free trees to Austin ri Discovery School esidents and Austin Energy Electricity customers through our NeighborWoods program. Our sixth adoption event of the season will be at the Austin Discovery School. Trees are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and
- [Ready, Set, Plant! Longhorn Shores at Lady Bird Lake](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-longhorn-shores-at-lady-bird-lake/) - Join TreeFolks & ur 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
- [St. Edward’s University Earth Week Fair](https://www.treefolks.org/events/st-edwards-university-earth-week-fair-2/) - St. Edwards mission is to bring awareness to students’ and faculties’ impact on the earth and provide resources to empower, enable, and engage them to change their effect for the better by becoming more eco-friendly. Organizations and local businesses will come out to their campus in order to bring awareness and access to opportunities for
- [Treerobics at TreeFolks!](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treerobics-at-treefolks-5/) - Help TreeFolks staff to unload 600 fruit trees that we will be giving away this season. A fun way to get exercise, fresh air, and help grow your urban forest! NeighborWoods distributes over 4,500 free trees to Austin area residents each year. We need help receiving tree shipments and getting the trees ready for
- [Treerobics at TreeFolks!](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treerobics-at-treefolks-4/) - Volunteers will help TreeFolks staff to load 500 trees that we will be giving away at the Austin Discovery School. A fun way to get exercise, fresh air, and help grow your urban forest! NeighborWoods distributes over 4,500 free trees to Austin area residents each year. We need help receiving tree shipments and getting
- [500 Tree Adoption at Austin Discovery School](https://www.treefolks.org/events/500-tree-adoption-at-austin-discovery-school/) - Help the TreeFolks staff distribute 500 FREE trees to our community at this fun event. NeighborWoods distributes over 4,500 free trees to Austin area residents each year. We need help giving out 500 free trees to our community at the Tree Adoption event. These shifts involve carrying trees to the happy new owners, collecting
- [Treerobics at TreeFolks!](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treerobics-at-treefolks-2/) - NeighborWoods distributes over 4,500 free trees to Austin area residents each year. We need help receiving tree shipments and getting the trees ready for distribution. These shifts involve either taking trees off trucks and placing name tags on the trees, or loading trees on to trucks. It’s fun work for people who don’t mind getting
- [NeighborWoods Tree Planting Event: Franklin Park](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-tree-planting-event-franklin-park/) - Check back soon for event info.
- [Neighborwoods Adoption Event #3: HEB Oak Hill](https://www.treefolks.org/events/neighborwoods-adoption-event-3-heb-oak-hill/) - Plant a possibility It’s as easy as one, two, tree!🌳🎉 You asked, and we delivered! TreeFolks is giving away another 500 free trees, available for pick-up on Saturday, November 6th, at H-E-B Oak Hill 10 AM to 2 PM. Secure your new favorite tree here. All trees will be 5-gallon in size and must be
- [Treerobics at TreeFolks!](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treerobics-at-treefolks-3/) - Volunteers will help TreeFolks staff to load 500 trees that we will be giving away at the Hope Fest. A fun way to get exercise, fresh air, and help grow your urban forest! NeighborWoods distributes over 4,500 free trees to Austin area residents each year. We need help receiving tree shipments and getting the
- [Fruit Tree Treerobics at TreeFolks!](https://www.treefolks.org/events/fruit-tree-treerobics-at-treefolks/) - NeighborWoods distributes over 4,500 free trees to Austin area residents each year. We need help receiving tree shipments and getting the trees ready for distribution. These volunteer opportunity is vital to helping TreeFolks prepare to distribute thousands of trees into the community you call home. Please dress for the weather and working outdoors. We require
- [Ready, Set, Plant! Dove Springs](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-dove-springs/) - TreeFolks invites you to our Ready, Set, Plant! tree planting event on January 14, 2022. Ready, Set, Plant! is a riparian sapling planting program that takes place from October to March. This program is dedicated to the art and science of creek side restoration and community. With your help we can transforms degraded creek sides
- [Ready, Set, Plant! Longhorn Shores](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-longhorn-shores/) - TreeFolks invites you to our Ready, Set, Plant! tree planting event on January 8, 2022. Ready, Set, Plant! is a riparian sapling planting program that takes place from October to March. This program is dedicated to the art and science of creek side restoration and community. With your help we can transforms degraded creek sides
- [Mabel Davis Tree ID Walk](https://www.treefolks.org/events/mabel-davis-tree-id-walk/) - This tree ID walk is Lead by Colleen Dieter. Join us to explore the tree diversity of Mabel Davis Park. We will meet at the pool! Please wear appropriate walking shoes, sunscreen, and bring water. This event requires masks and social distancing.
- [Ready, Set, Plant! #3](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-3/) - Join us for a volunteer planting event at the Saint Merryn Greenbelt.
- [Ready, Set, Plant! #2](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-2/) - Join us for a volunteer planting event at Bartholomew Park.
- [Ready, Set, Plant! #1](https://www.treefolks.org/events/ready-set-plant-1/) - Join us for a volunteer planting event at the Boggy Creek Greenbelt @ Walnut Ave.
- [Volunteer Sign Up: Treerobics at TreeFolks!](https://www.treefolks.org/events/volunteer-sign-up-treerobics-at-treefolks-2/) - Did you know that our NeighborWoods Program distributes over 4,500 free trees to Austin area residents each year? We need help receiving tree shipments and getting the trees ready for distribution. Volunteer support unloading, tagging, and watering these 5-gallon trees at the TreeFolks office is vital to helping TreeFolks prepare to distribute thousands of trees
- [Treerobics at TreeFolks!](https://www.treefolks.org/events/treerobics-at-treefolks/) - NeighborWoods distributes over 4,500 free trees to Austin area residents each year. We need help receiving tree shipments and getting the trees ready for distribution. These volunteer opportunity is vital to helping TreeFolks prepare to distribute thousands of trees into the community you call home. Please dress for the weather and working outdoors. We require
- [Adopt a Tree: Carver Museum NeighborWoods 500 Tree Adoption Event](https://www.treefolks.org/events/adopt-a-tree-carver-museum-neighborwoods-500-tree-adoption-event/) - TreeFolks is giving away 500 free trees, available for pick-up on Saturday, March 5th, at The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center from 10 AM to 2 PM. Trees will be available on a first come, first serve basis. All trees will be 5-gallon in size and will fit in most medium-sized vehicles. The
- [Adopt a Tree: H-E-B NeighborWoods 300 Tree Adoption Day](https://www.treefolks.org/events/adopt-a-tree-h-e-b-neighborwoods-300-tree-adoption-day/) - TreeFolks is giving away 300 free trees, available for pick-up on Saturday, February 19th, at H-E-B on N. Lamar and Rundberg from 10 AM to 2 PM. Trees will be available on a first come, first served basis. All trees will be 5-gallon in size and will fit in all cars. The TreeFolks NeighborWoods free
- [Volunteer Sign Up: Ready, Set, Plant! Eastwoods Neighborhood Park Planting Event](https://www.treefolks.org/events/volunteer-sign-up-ready-set-plant-eastwoods-neighborhood-park-planting-event/) - TreeFolks invites you to our Ready, Set, Plant! tree planting event on February 12, 2022 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Eastwoods Neighborhood Park in downtown Austin. Ready, Set, Plant! is a riparian sapling planting program that takes place from October to March. This program is dedicated to the art and science of
- [RESCHEDULED: Ready, Set, Plant! Pease Park Event](https://www.treefolks.org/events/rescheduled-ready-set-plant-pease-park-event/) - UPDATE (2/3/2022): This event has been RESCHEDULED for Saturday, February 19th, due to the inclement weather Austin is currently experiencing. If you were signed up for the February 5th event, you were automatically re-registered for the February 19th event. Please email volunteer@treefolks.org if you’re unable to join us for the new planting date. Thank you
- [Tree ID For Seed Savers](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-for-seed-savers/) - Please join TreeFolks and the Central Texas Seed Savers as we team up to teach a series of free classes on how to identify and collect seeds from local native trees in Central Texas. We will learn what trees are native, how to collect seeds ethically, how to know when seeds are ready to collect,
- [Tree ID Walk: Los Madrones Ranch](https://www.treefolks.org/events/tree-id-walk-los-madrones-ranch/) - Join TreeFolks’ own Urban Forest Steward and Tree ID Docent, Ali Baucom, on a one-of-a-kind tree identification hike hosted in partnership with Texas Land Conservancy! We’ll meet out at the esteemed Los Madrones Ranch in West Austin on Saturday, March 19, at 10:00 am to enjoy this amazing ecosystem firsthand. Madrones abound along with countless
- [Volunteer Sign-Up: Treerobics at TreeFolks!](https://www.treefolks.org/events/volunteer-sign-up-treerobics-at-treefolks/) - Did you know that our NeighborWoods Program distributes over 4,500 free trees to Austin area residents each year? We need help receiving tree shipments and getting the trees ready for distribution. Volunteer support unloading, tagging, and watering these 5-gallon trees at the TreeFolks office is vital to helping TreeFolks prepare to distribute thousands of trees
- [Volunteer Sign-Up: Carver Museum NeighborWoods 500 Tree Adoption Event](https://www.treefolks.org/events/volunteer-sign-up-carver-museum-neighborwoods-500-tree-adoption-event/) - Howdy, Friends! Looking for another volunteer opportunity this tree-planting season? TreeFolks is looking for volunteers to help give away 500 free trees on Saturday, March 5th, at the George Washington Carver Museum from 8 AM to 1 PM. Help sort, give away, and organize trees throughout the event! The TreeFolks NeighborWoods free tree program is
- [Volunteer Sign Up: H-E-B NeighborWoods 300 Tree Adoption Day](https://www.treefolks.org/events/volunteer-sign-up-h-e-b-neighborwoods-300-tree-adoption-day/) - Howdy, Friends! Looking for another volunteer opportunity this tree-planting season? TreeFolks is looking for volunteers to help give away 300 free trees on Saturday, February 19th, at H-E-B on N. Lamar and Rundberg from 8 AM to 1 PM. Help sort, give away, and organize trees throughout the event! The TreeFolks NeighborWoods free tree program

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- [Learning](https://www.treefolks.org/tag/learning/)
- [River](https://www.treefolks.org/tag/river/)
- [Students](https://www.treefolks.org/tag/students/)
- [Summer](https://www.treefolks.org/tag/summer/)
- [Youth](https://www.treefolks.org/tag/youth/)
- [Research](https://www.treefolks.org/tag/research/)
- [TOTM](https://www.treefolks.org/tag/totm/)
- [City of Austin](https://www.treefolks.org/tag/city-of-austin/)

## Project Categories

- [Commercial](https://www.treefolks.org/project-type/commercial/)
- [Remodel](https://www.treefolks.org/project-type/remodel/)
- [Residential](https://www.treefolks.org/project-type/residential/)

## Categories

- [NeighborWoods](https://www.treefolks.org/event-category/neighborwoods/)
- [Ready, Set, Plant!](https://www.treefolks.org/event-category/ready-set-plant/)
- [YoPros](https://www.treefolks.org/event-category/yopros/)
- [Community Tree Plantings](https://www.treefolks.org/event-category/community-tree-plantings/)
- [Tree TLC](https://www.treefolks.org/event-category/tree-tlc/)
- [Fundraising & Social Events](https://www.treefolks.org/event-category/social/)
- [Volunteer](https://www.treefolks.org/event-category/volunteer/)
- [Awards](https://www.treefolks.org/event-category/awards/)
- [Education](https://www.treefolks.org/event-category/education/)
- [Tree ID walk](https://www.treefolks.org/event-category/tree-id-walk/)
- [Reforestation](https://www.treefolks.org/event-category/reforestation/)
- [Bastrop Pines](https://www.treefolks.org/event-category/bastrop-pines/)
- [Nursery](https://www.treefolks.org/event-category/nursery/)
- [Community Event](https://www.treefolks.org/event-category/community-event/)

## Tags

- [austin trees](https://www.treefolks.org/events-tag/austin-trees/)
- [tree](https://www.treefolks.org/events-tag/tree/)
- [dove springs](https://www.treefolks.org/events-tag/dove-springs/)