EDUCATION & RESOURCES

Education is at the core of creating lasting environmental change.

In this section, you'll find stories, tips, and resources that make it easier to understand the value of trees and the role they play in building healthier, more livable communities. From urban forestry insights to practical guides on tree care and sustainability, our content is designed to inform, inspire, and empower. Whether you're looking to learn something new or share helpful information with others, this is your go-to space for growing green knowledge.

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Gardening 101: Dallas’ Cool Schools initiative turns campuses into outdoor learning centers

By texastrees | July 24, 2022

The Cool Schools Program is the transformation of Dallas county school grounds into outdoor learning centers. The program is working on seven school campus this fall, bringing the total to over 30. Most of these schools are in low-served areas of Dallas. Learn more…

New trees make Polk TAG Center one of the “Cool Schools”

By texastrees | June 22, 2022

Outdoor learning space with labyrinth, easels, instruments coming next By Karen Chaney School days at K.B. Polk Center for Academically Talented and Gifted are spent preparing for the future. On a recent spring Thursday, that meant planting 57 trees to bring cooler tomorrows. Learn more…

Texas Trees Foundation Urges Immediate Action from the City of Dallas Regarding Ash Tree Infestation

By texastrees | May 23, 2022

Texas Trees Foundation Urges Immediate Action from the City of Dallas Regarding Ash Tree Infestation 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. EAB kills unprotected ash trees within 2-3 years of infestation and […]

Texas Trees Foundation Celebrates the Completion of Seven Neighborhood Parks at Dallas ISD Schools

By texastrees | May 10, 2022

Texas Trees Foundation Celebrates the Completion of Seven Neighborhood Parks at Dallas ISD Schools 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 […]

FOX 4 News: Amazon Supports K.B. Polk Center for Academically Gifted and Talented

By texastrees | April 28, 2022

“Here’s to You” – Amazon made a different delivery today…trees for K.B. Polk Center for Academically Gifted and Talented Learn more…

City of Wilmer Hosts Free Tree Giveaway for Earth Day

By texastrees | April 20, 2022

City of Wilmer Hosts Free Tree Giveaway for Earth Day The City of Wilmer will be hosting an Earth Day event on Saturday, April 23, where residence can claim a free tree seedling.     DALLAS, TX (April 20, 2022) – The City of Wilmer has partnered with Texas Trees Foundation to giveaway 250 free tree […]

New mural and park unveiled near South Oak Cliff High School

By texastrees | November 12, 2021

A high school campus has become a hub for community engagement and neighborhood revitalization. School administrators and neighbors are excited about future plans. Learn more…

Gardening 101: A Look At The Texas Tree Foundation’s ‘Cool Schools/Community Parks Program’

By texastrees | August 16, 2021

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Every now and then, I take a break from learning about various plants and trees, and see who else is planting living things across north Texas. Learn more…

Hunter Pence Cool School Fundraiser

By texastrees | August 30, 2019

Support this Texas Ranger to Fund a Local Cool School Hunter Pence has teamed up with the Texas Trees Foundation to sponsor a Cool Schools project and plant up to 100 trees alongside his fans, and the students and teachers a local elementary school! Through this fundraiser, with the support of the Texas Rangers Foundation, […]

Cool School Celebration at Tom C. Gooch Elementary

By texastrees | May 24, 2019

Ready for one of their favorite days of the year, “field day,” students welcomed us with a song performance and tree facts as we came together to celebrate their “Cool Schools” program at Tom C. Gooch Elementary School. We had a great time at Gooch Elementary as students performed ‘Let it Grow’ from Dr. Seuss’s […]

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