Community Greening

Community Greening is how we bring lasting change to the places people live, work, and play. Through tree planting, green infrastructure, and strategic partnerships, Texas Trees Foundation is helping transform neighborhoods into cooler, healthier, and more vibrant spaces. These efforts reduce urban heat, improve air quality, and strengthen community connections—one tree, one project, one block at a time. Explore how our work is growing greener futures across Texas and discover how you can be part of the impact.

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Energy Providers Pump Life into DFW Greening Projects

By Audra Stegall | March 25, 2026

Vistra Corp and Burns & McDonnell join with Texas Trees Foundation to plant 100 trees DALLAS, TX (March 2026) – Thanks to a partnership between Vistra Corp, Burns & McDonnell and the Texas Trees Foundation, Dallas College – Eastfield Campus will receive 100 new trees planted on its grounds at the end of March. “Dallas […]

Energy Provider Supports Rejuvenating Greening Project

By Audra Stegall | March 25, 2026

DALLAS, TX (March 2026) – Thanks to a strong partnership between Energy Transfer and the Texas Trees Foundation an investment of 36 trees will be provided to After8toEducate, a facility that provides unsheltered youth (ages 14-21) with support in accessing safe housing, education and essential services, for volunteers with Energy Transfer to plant. A mix […]

Energy Transfer Donates $100,000 to Texas Trees Foundation to Support Dallas-Based Green Initiatives

By Audra Stegall | April 7, 2025

DALLAS (March 26, 2025) – Energy Transfer, a leading provider of energy infrastructure, announced today a $100,000 donation to the Texas Trees Foundation to support three Dallas-based environmental initiatives throughout 2025. This partnership underscores Energy Transfer’s commitment to community engagement by funding tree-planting efforts that will contribute to a greener, healthier city. In addition to […]

Cool Schools Initiative to Transform Schoolyards from “Gray to Green” in Yolo County, CA Through Strategic Partnerships

By texastrees | May 28, 2024

Share on Facebook 𝕏 Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin 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. DALLAS (May 28, 2024) – The award-winning[1] Cool Schools Program™, developed by the national thought leader in schoolyard greening initiatives […]

Texas Trees Foundation and Southwestern Medical District Reveal Design & Launch

By texastrees | May 15, 2024

Urban Streetscape Project to Transform Largest “Heat Island” in Dallas into Green Oasis for 3.4 Million Patients, Healthcare Workers, Residents Data-driven effort, design aims to become national model for healthy, green communities DALLAS, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Leadership from Texas Trees Foundation (TTF) and the Dallas-based Southwestern Medical District (SWMD), home to three, world-class healthcare […]

Jubilee Park Welcomes 15 New Trees

By texastrees | April 25, 2024

Share on Facebook 𝕏 Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin The Texas Trees Foundation, Atmos Energy, and Jubilee Park & Community Center have come together to plant 15 trees at the park and distribute 125 trees to neighbors, including species such as Shumard oak, Texas redbud, and more. DALLAS, TX (April 24, 2024) – Communities […]

Texas Trees Foundation Partners Host Oak Cliff Tree Giveaway

By texastrees | April 5, 2024

Share on Facebook 𝕏 Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin 45 trees were distributed to Oak Cliff residents and 11 trees were planted at a local community center. DALLAS, TX (March 23, 2024) -The Texas Trees Foundation, State Farm®, and the Arbor Day Foundation partnered to distribute free trees at For Oak Cliff Community Center […]

William M. Anderson Elementary Receives 94 New Trees

By texastrees | March 28, 2024

Share on Facebook 𝕏 Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin A 2-day tree planting began on March 28. Kids and volunteers were able to enjoy getting 94 trees in the ground. The planting continues on Friday, March 29. “”Creating cooler, greener, and healthier communities across the Metroplex is what Texas Trees Foundation has been doing […]

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

By texastrees | March 27, 2024

Share on Facebook 𝕏 Share on Twitter 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 […]

Community Members Help Plant 50 New Trees at Glendale Park

By texastrees | March 12, 2024

Share on Facebook 𝕏 Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin New trees were planted at Glendale Park as part of the Branching Out Program which aims to mitigate urban heat by making Dallas parks cooler and greener. DALLAS, TX (March 9, 2024) – Glendale Park, a 63-acre park south of Dallas, is the third park […]