FAQs
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions if you have any immediate questions about the Texas Trees Foundation.
Opportunities for involvement are dependent on the season, available resources and outcomes of involvement. If you are looking for hands-on volunteering as an individual or small group – monthly Tree Tender Volunteer Days (except for summer) would be ideal for you. If you have a large group or organization, we can coordinate volunteer events or private plantings depending on your time and resources.
Donation Related Questions:
Yes, we are a 501c3 non-profit and your donation is tax-deductible. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We'll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation. Our Employer Identification Number is 75-1886520.
Yes, we are a 501c3 non-profit and your donation is tax-deductible. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We'll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation. Our Employer Identification Number is 75-1886520.
We appreciate the concept of dedication trees, but do not offer this individual service through the foundation. If you are interested in a private planting and your organization wants to dedicate trees and maintain the trees after planting – please reach out and we can coordinate the private planting logistics.
We do not sell trees to the public. If you are a member of a neighborhood association, church, school, non-profit organization, or municipality please feel free to contact us. We will also work with participating sponsors and partners to plant trees on private property.
In 1994, the Texas Trees Foundation dedicated Pioneer Plaza to the City of Dallas. Some of the statues have been removed for maintenance and safety purposes until restoration funds can be raised. If you would like more information about Pioneer Plaza click here.
Pioneer Plaza is a public park and is open from sun-up to sun-down. There is no cost associated with visiting the park. If you would like more information about Pioneer Plaza click here.
Your tax-deductible donation helps Texas Trees Foundation provide all of our programs: planting trees, education, workforce development, and more. If you are interested in supporting a specific program, we would be happy to talk with you.
The easiest way is to donate online using this form. You can also call our office at (214) 953‑1184 or mail a gift to: 3000 Pegasus Park Drive, Suite 740, Dallas, TX 75247.
Many companies support their employees’ volunteer efforts through volunteer matching programs, even if it wasn’t a company sponsored event. Each company’s submission process is different, so reach out to your HR department to inquire or check your employee portal. Charity Navigator has a great search tool to see if your company does this: Employee Match Programs. This is not an exhaustive list, so be sure to confirm your company’s process with the relevant team.
Many companies support their employees’ donations to non-profits through matching programs. Each company’s submission process is different, so reach out to your HR or related department to inquire or check your employee portal. Charity Navigator has a great search tool to see if your company does this: Employee Match Programs. This is not an exhaustive list, so be sure to confirm your company’s process with the relevant team.
Yes we do! Please contact our accounting department to get our account information: accounting@texastrees.org
You can find more information at our corporate giving page.
General contact information is located at bottom of this page, or you can email the Development Department directly at development@texastrees.org
Check out our volunteer page for more information.
To ensure the quality and health of our trees, we do not accept trees as donations.
Volunteer Related Questions:
Check out this YouTube video on what to expect when volunteering with the Texas Trees Foundation.
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We offer community service opportunities for both legal and academic purposes. Coordination is up to the discretion of our team and their availability. The best time of year for community service is during Fall and Spring, as well as during our monthly Tree Tender volunteer days (except for summer). Hours can be completed through physical volunteering or in-kind services (i.e. videography, carpentry, etc…). If you are interested in community service hours, you will need to register online and we will send you further instructions followed by upcoming opportunities.
Park Plantings: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cool Schools Plantings:
7:30 am – 11:30 am (morning shift)
11:30 am – 3:30 pm (afternoon shift)
NeighborWoods Tree Giveaways: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm (late afternoon shift)
No! We completely understand you may not be able to commit to the entire event. Leaving early is not a problem at all. For some plantings, such as Cool Schools half day shifts are available and will be a option on the registration form.
In case of inclement or severe weather, events may be rescheduled or cancelled. The rescheduled event is not always open to volunteers. We will still plant in rain so long as it is safe to do so. We do our best to inform volunteers as soon as any decision is made regarding the cancellation of an event. It is usually decided no more than 2-3 days before the event so we can make a decision based on the most updated forecast. Volunteers will receive an email to the provided address on the registration form should weather effect an event.
All tools are provided. We encourage volunteers to bring their own gloves, but we do have some available.
Snacks and water are provided at park plantings and NeighborWoods events. Lunch is provided at Cools Schools plantings. We do our best to provide options for common allergies, but cannot guarantee there has not been cross-contamination with an allergen.
We closely monitor CDC recommendations regarding the spread of COVID-19. As our events take place outside, we currently leave it up to volunteer to decide if they would like to wear a mask.
We can accept volunteers 12 and older with a parent or guardian. We understand it is not always possible to leave younger children at home. Any accompanying children under the age of 12 will be hands-off educational observers only.
For Cool Schools volunteers, a background check is required by Dallas ISD. A link will be sent in the confirmation email for the background check. There is no cost for the background check.
Click here to fill out the volunteer form.
Yes. Please fill out registration for each person individually. The form includes our liability waivers and each volunteer must complete it. This form also serves as a headcount for food and water ordering.
Check out our YouTube video here on what to wear when attending a volunteer event.
Event Related Questions:
As soon as possible. Our calendars fill up quickly during planting season and plantings are weather-dependent. We also need time to order trees, inventory the site, and mark utilities for digging purposes. Please contact us if you are interested in private events by calling (214) 953-1184 or emailing us at info@texastrees.org.
During the Fall and Spring, which is generally October through April depending on the seasonal weather.
This time of year is very busy for us, and we have to turn down opportunities if they aren’t scheduled months in advanced. We also have a small staff and cannot send everyone to attend every Earth Day event – even though we would want to.
We host our Tree Planting volunteer events at the TXU Energy Urban Tree Farm and Education Cente located at the Richland College campus and in various parks and schools around North Texas. Our planting events our during the Spring and Fall time, however volunteer opportunities at the Tree Farm are all year round.
Partnership Related Questions:
We offer many opportunities to partner with the foundation, from financial contributions to in-kind donations to hands-on volunteer planting events. If your organization is interested, please contact us directly by calling (214) 953-1184 or emailing us at info@texastrees.org.
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