In 2021 the Texas Trees Foundation was laser focused on our mission – we invest in trees and people to create healthier communities. Trees are often taken for granted but the pandemic directed us to the need to be outdoors and to the healing nature of the natural environment. Trees and people are symbiotic. We […]
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By Tara McCain, Urban Forestry Coordinator Live oaks are one of the most common tree species you see throughout the Texas landscape. They are known to have large canopies with sprawling branches full of character. They are also known to most people as an evergreen tree, meaning it holds onto its leaves all year round
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On January 25, 2023, three experts in urban design and forestry from Texas Trees Foundation (TTF) were invited to present to the Global Sustainability Group and the internationally renowned architectural firm NBBJ, a design team working on TTF’s Southwest Medical District Transformation project. Abstract below. Lannie McClelan, SWMD Program Manager Rose Jones, Ph.D., Medical Anthropologist,
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The City of Fort Worth would like to invite the community to a series of workshops to discuss the community’s vision, values, and preferences related to urban trees. Register for 1/12/23 Community Workshop #1 @ 6:00-7:30 p.m. Register for 2/15/23 Community Workshop #2 @ 6:00-7:30 p.m.
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SWMD 2022 Year in Review The Intersection of Health and Nature Southwestern Medical District Green Spine and Park Project Rooted in the City of Dallas for more than a century, the Southwestern Medical District (SWMD) is a premier medical center surrounded by active communities. The Texas Trees Foundation is leading the effort to transform Harry
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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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How do you experience the District? Join us in taking a walking tour of Harry Hines – either in person or virtually! The walking tour of Harry Hines Blvd is one of many ways we are gathering community input for the transformation of the Southwestern Medical District Urban Streetscape. This tour provides opportunities for stakeholders
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From June 23rd to June 26th, the SWMD Transformation Project Team was in the neighborhoods around the District talking about the project and hearing the community’s vision! On Wednesday night, the Arlington Park Neighborhood Association graciously hosted us at the Arlington Park Recreation Center for a small focus group of community members. About 30 people
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We are excited to welcome students back this Fall 2020 to a safe, healthy outdoor environment that nourishes both their body and mind. The Texas Trees Foundation Cool Schools team has been busy all summer constructing and implementing outdoor learning areas that are being installed at six schools in the Dallas Independent School District, and
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DALLAS, March 12, 2021 – Texas Trees Foundation partnered with Atmos Energy to safely plant a total of 100, 30-gallon trees in Oak Cliff Founders Park and Harry Stone Park to combat Dallas’ urban heat island, contribute to its overall tree canopy, and provide healthy, safe and green outdoor spaces for North Texas residents. Both
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