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Learn about the origin of the Central Texas tree and how to identify it The American Smoke Tree, also known as Chittamwood, can be grown as a small ornamental tree or as a large shrub.  It is not a well-known plant and can be hard to find in local nurseries.  The tree is native to

Become a Citizen Scientist to Help Create Better Outdoor Spaces America’s foundation is built on volunteers.  French philosopher Alex de Tocqueville in his book “Democracy in America,” published in 1835 remarked that one of American’s unique qualities was our tendency to form associations to advance the common good. This tradition of a civil society that

COVID-19 Pandemic Dear TTF Friends,   We are thinking of you during this time of uncertainty and wishing each and every one of you good health. You are the backbone of the Texas Trees Foundation, and we consider you family. We are grateful for your support, and we want to support you.   During this

Texas Trees Foundation launches Cool School at Salazar Elementary Over 550 students at Salazar Elementary in Dallas, Texas planted 49 trees with the support of teachers and volunteers as part of Texas Trees Foundation’s Cool Schools program. Volunteers came from organizations and companies such as Idea Grove, The Beck Group, Studio Outside and Groundwork Dallas.

Texas Trees Foundation Launches Cool School at Guzick Elementary Students at Frank Guzick Elementary in Dallas, Texas planted 78 trees last Friday as part of Texas Trees Foundation’s Cool Schools program. A total of 657 students and 43 teachers participated in a day full of learning, planting and tree care. “It is important for our

Pence helps plant 43 trees at J.B. Little Elementary Hunter Pence, Texas Rangers right fielder, collaborated with Texas Trees Foundation and Arlington ISD last Friday to plant 43 trees at J.B. Little Elementary as part of the Cool Schools initiative. Through Texas Trees Foundation, Pence and his wife, Alexis, raised $27,087 to sponsor the elementary’s

“Give Back“ Night for the Texas Trees Foundation” We had a BLAST at the Dallas Comedy House Improv Fundraiser, and so did all our guests and staff!! From “slow-mo toilet Olympics” to our CEO Janette winning the “categories game,” it was a tree-mendously great event! Many thanks to Dallas Comedy House for featuring us on

Vizient’s company-wide volunteer day after the severe storms Shout out to Team Vizient, Inc. for coming out for their company wide volunteer day! Not only are they helping us retrofit our work trailer, but they’re helping with the aftermath of the Dallas Tornadoes by uprighting trees, clearing debris and branches, and working on issues with the irrigation

A record setting TreeTender event with 100+ volunteers Before the weekend storms, we set a record with the most volunteers (100+) at this October TreeTender event! These volunteers rotated stations, helping lay out gravel protection, upsizing trees into larger containers, and sorting/adding trees on the irrigation lines. We had a fun time together and ended