Urban Forestry

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 […]

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

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

On Saturday, October 14, approximately 200 residents received new trees from the City of Farmers Branch. The giveaway just so happened happened to occur during the solar eclipse! Several different species of trees were available at the giveaway including: Lace Bark Elm, Redbud, Black Gum, and more. “Trees are an important part of keeping our

By: Christopher Worst, Urban Forestry Coordinator Cicadas in Texas What is that loud sound coming from the trees? Most likely it is the song of cicadas, a symbolic sound of summertime. Cicadas are a common insect in North America. Where Are Cicadas Located?* Australia and New Zealand – several hundred species Africa – about 150

$48,722 was raised this year for urban forestry! Thank you to our supporters: Christine Rogers Chris McClelen Sarah Nelson Carroll Swenson-Roberts Timothy Weil Leigh Adams Elizabeth Brown Carolyn Horner Justin Reeves Bridget Wallace Sara Dryden Jani Salyers Marianne Chapman Peter McGuire Claudia Quittner Joanna St. Angelo Kathryn Greene Patrick Little John Tulloh Gil Glover Janette

Texas Trees Foundation is proud to have been selected for the 2023 Gold Leaf – Outstanding Landscape Improvement award. “The work we’re able to accomplish by partnering with the City of Dallas Park and Recreation is very valuable. New trees at parks not only provide benefits for park goers, they also help increase Dallas’ tree

By: Rachel McGregor, Urban Forestry Manager What are symptoms of heat stress in trees? Symptoms of heat stress include leaf drop, burnt leaf tips, brown leaves, and wilting of leaves. How do you know if your tree is alive or dead? Do not assume just because the leaves fell off the tree it is dead.