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50 New Trees Planted at Jaycee Zaragoza Park with Help from the Community

Share on Facebook 𝕏 Share on X Share on Linkedin New trees were planted at Jaycee Zaragoza Park as part of the Branching Out Program which aims to mitigate urban heat by making Dallas parks cooler and greener. DALLAS, TX (March 16, 2024) – Jaycee Zaragoza Park is the latest park to receive a planting […]

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Cool Schools Yolo County: Meet the Partners

Cool Schools Initiative to Transform Schoolyards in Yolo County, CA Through Strategic Partnerships Award-winning Cool Schools Program™ scheduled for 10 campuses in Yolo County, California.To increase tree canopy, build experiential learning areas, and provide nature-based education resources.  The award-winning Cool Schools Program™, developed by the national thought leader in schoolyard greening initiatives Texas Trees Foundation,

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Sleepy Hollow Park Unveiling & Celebration a Success!

Sleepy Hollow Park Unveiling and Celebration Held in District 2, Honors Greening Initiative by late Congresswoman Johnson Arlington Park Estates neighborhood, a former redlined district, remembers and thanks late Congresswoman Johnson for planting health and wellness in Dallas City Council District 2 through public park enhancements. DALLAS, TX (February 1, 2024) – A placemaking community

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Beware of Oak Wilt: No Pruning Oaks Between February 1 and June 30th

Presentation in 2023 to Native Plant Society of Texas by: Chris Worst, Urban Forest Coordinator & Tree Farm Supervisor, Texas Trees Foundation Q&A by: Rachel McGregor, Urban Forestry Manager What is oak wilt? Oak wilt is an infectious disease caused by the fungus Bretziella fagacearum, which invades and disables the water-conducting system (xylem) in oaks.  All oaks can be

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Bishop Ridge Neighborhood

Residents Welcome New Trees in District 1 Bishop Ridge Neighborhood

On Saturday, October 21, volunteers from Junior League and Savoy Partners planted 65 trees in District 1 of Dallas, in the Bishop Ridge Neighborhood. Residents were thrilled! Several different species were planted including Vitex, Oak, Redbud, and many more. The Bishop Ridge Neighborhood Planting marks the first of several planned for Fall 2023 as a

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Liberty Street Garden Receives 10 New Fruit Trees

On Wednesday, October 18, volunteers from Meritage Homes helped plant fruit trees at Liberty Street Gardens. Several different species were planted including Apple, Peach, Plum. Thank you to Arbor Day Foundation for their support of this project. Trees cool the surfaces of their surrounding environment through shade and offer additional ecosystem services such as carbon

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