As we roll into the new year, we joyfully welcome our new Chairman Dan Patterson, who will be taking over the role following long time former Chairman Dr. Bobby B. Lyle. After 30 years on the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, including 28 years as Chairman, Dr. Lyle decided to step away from service on the […]
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Project funded by State Farm disaster recovery grant for 2019 tornado damage Richardson, Texas – The Texas Trees Foundation, State Farm, and Arbor Day Foundation, will be distributing free trees in Richardson to help reforest damaged and lost trees from the 2019 tornado. Location: Dallas College Richland Campus, 12800 Abrams Road, Richardson Date: Saturday, October 9
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Foundation honored for overall work in building green infrastructure to boost human health Dallas, September 30, 2021 – With a mission of building green infrastructure to improve human health and equity, Texas Trees Foundation received the 2021 Community Honors Award presented by American Institute of Architects Dallas on September 30. The Foundation joined other recipients
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The plan was unanimously adopted on June 9 by the Dallas City Council DALLAS, June 10, 2021 – Texas Trees Foundation (TTF) is proud to announce that the first Dallas Urban Forest Master Plan has officially been adopted by the Dallas City Council. This long-term strategic effort is a major milestone for the City and
A press conference will be held on June 3 at the West Dallas Multipurpose Center DALLAS, June 1, 2021 – The Texas Trees Foundation (TTF) is presenting the completed Dallas Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP) to the City of Dallas at a press conference on June 3, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. The event will be
The new Neighborhood Parks are equipped with new playground equipment, a loop trail, new trees, and additional amenities that encourage a healthy outdoor learning environment. DALLAS, TX (May 9, 2022) – Seven Dallas ISD schools are celebrating the opening of their new Neighborhood Parks as part of the Cool Schools Program, led by Texas Trees Foundation.
DALLAS, May 5, 2021 – Texas Trees Foundation, in partnership with the Dallas Independent School District, Dallas Parks and Recreation, Trust for Public Land, 29 Pieces, and generous donors, is proud to announce the opening of six Cool School Neighborhood Parks, which will be celebrated during the Grand Opening event at John Ireland Elementary from 9-10 a.m. on May 26.
The initiative will provide up to 250 trees to Wilmer residents DALLAS, April 16, 2021 – On April 29, the Texas Trees Foundation will partner with the City of Wilmer to distribute 250 free trees at Wilmer City Hall from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in recognition of Earth Day. Tree species available include Chinquapin
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The initiative will provide up to 500 trees in park-desert zones across Dallas DALLAS, October 7, 2022 – Beginning October 13 through November 11, the Texas Trees Foundation is giving away complimentary trees to North Texas residents that live up to five miles away from future Cool School Neighborhood Parks. Residents that qualify to receive one to
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Growing and Maintaining Dallas’ Tree Canopy It’s a simple fact that trees are good. It’s also a fact that trees in cities just don’t happen by chance, except the Trinity Forest. The reality that the City of Dallas has a natural forest, and a built urban forest is remarkable. But we’ve come to a crossroads;
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