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Cool Schools Initiative to Transform Schoolyards from “Gray to Green” in Yolo County, CA Through Strategic Partnerships
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Casa View Receives 50 New Trees
Share on Facebook 𝕏 Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Casa View Park Gets a Little Greener and Cooler: 50 New Trees Added Dallas (TX) March 2, 2024 – Community volunteers gathered bright and early in one of East Dallas’ unique and charming neighborhoods, Casa View. Fifty new trees were planted at Casa View Park […]
Temple Emanu-El Donates 50 New Trees to Orbiter Park
Share on Facebook 𝕏 Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin The first tree planting of the spring 2024 season took place on Saturday, February 24 at Orbiter Park. The planting was led by the City of Dallas Park & Recreation and the Texas Trees Foundation – in partnership with Temple Emanu-El. Local volunteers came together […]
Trees and Land Use Planning
By: Emily Plauche, Urban Forestry Coordinator More and more people are moving to cities, a trend which doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Around 80% of Americans live in cities and by 2050 it is predicted this will increase to 87%. With increased rates of urbanization comes a struggle between balancing green and gray infrastructure. […]