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After record cold temperatures swept across the country during the February 2021 storm, many of us are left worrying about our trees and outdoor plants. Although you may have covered up small plants and flowers, many trees and shrubs were left exposed to the cold. The following information should be used as a guide to […]

The Emerald Ash Borer poses a threat to nearly 2 million Dallas ash trees DALLAS, February 9, 2021  – The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), an invasive, wood boring beetle that targets ash trees, is posing a substantial threat to Dallas’ urban forest, on both public and private land, as reported in Texas Trees Foundation’s State

50 new trees will be planted at the local event DALLAS, February 1, 2021  – On February 6, Texas Trees Foundation will partner with the City of Dallas to plant 50 trees in Teagarden Park. The 50 trees planted by volunteers recruited by the City of Dallas will combat Dallas’ urban heat island, contribute to

DALLAS, January 29, 2021  – On February 2, Texas Trees Foundation will partner with Target and the Arbor Day Foundation to plant 50 trees in Veterans Park. The 50 trees planted by volunteers recruited by the City of Dallas will combat Dallas’ urban heat island, contribute to its overall tree canopy, and provide healthy, safe

The Texas Trees Foundation TreePlotter map will contextualize the impact of urban trees in North Texas DALLAS, Texas – Texas Trees Foundation has launched a new map-based interactive website, created by map technology leader PlanIT Geo, for use by the public to view trees planted in North Texas, visualize the growing tree canopy, and understand

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was passed on March 27, 2020 to help taxpayers, businesses, and nonprofits in the wake of the pandemic and economic downturn. While the provisions of the CARES Act are set to expire at the end of this year, there may still be time to take

Holiday Tree Spotlight The American Chestnut tree, Castanea dentata, although not from the Texas area, is highly regarded as one of the most beautiful trees in the forest that produces a nut that is often associated with the holiday season.  Songs refer to chestnuts roasting on an open fire which solicit nostalgic thoughts about family

November 2020 Cool Schools Update November was a busy planting month! In the last two weeks, the Texas Trees Foundation Cool Schools team planted 75 trees at Burnet Elementary, 68 trees at Reinhardt Elementary, and 88 trees at John Ireland Elementary in Dallas, Texas. Texas Trees Foundation also planted 13 additional trees at Salazar Elementary,

Tree of the Month: The Desert Willow Learn about this drought-tolerant, Central Texas tree and how to identify it. Growing plants in the Texas summer heat can be a difficult task.  Many plants that flourish in other parts of the country have a hard time with our clay soils, 100+ degree days, and low rainfall.