TreesCharlotte is excited to plant approximately 36 trees at Ascent-Pineville. TreesCharlotte will: Provide all the tools needed for planting. Offer a tree-planting demonstration by our Staff and TreeMasters (trained volunteers). Have TreeMasters guide and supervise tree planting, mulching, and placing tree guards. Take photos and gather testimonials. Events are held rain or shine.

Women of Carbon is a groundbreaking documentary on women transforming construction while combating climate change. Echoing the spirit of the original Industrial Revolution, these visionary women are on a quest to effect change for a sustainable planet. Their innovative work in the built environment places them at the core of decarbonization, human health and economic […]

TreesCharlotte is excited to plant approximately 58 trees at West Charlotte High School. TreesCharlotte will: Provide all the tools needed for planting. Offer a tree-planting demonstration by our Staff and TreeMasters (trained volunteers). Have TreeMasters guide and supervise tree planting, mulching, and placing tree guards. Take photos and gather testimonials. Events are held rain or […]

Education is a cornerstone of TreesCharlotte’s mission, but data shows that less than 10% of Charlotte residents are familiar with our organization. With a rapidly developing city, TreesCharlotte needs to ensure that residents are inspired to advocate for tree planting and preservation in their communities. They are searching for passionate, motivated individuals to help TreesCharlotte […]

TreesCharlotte is excited to plant approximately 30 trees in the Blakeney Heath Neighborhood. TreesCharlotte will: Provide all the tools needed for planting. Offer a tree-planting demonstration by our Staff and TreeMasters (trained volunteers). Have TreeMasters guide and supervise tree planting, mulching, and placing tree guards. Take photos and gather testimonials. Events are held rain or […]

TreesCharlotte is excited to provide the End of Season TreeAdoption. All Charlotte residents are invited to come out and get some trees. There will be have a mix of species, from small flowering to canopy building to evergreen screening. There’s something for everybody. A link to register for trees will be added to the event […]

Kickoff the 7th annual “Creek Week!” On this date, Park & Recreation partners with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water and Keep Charlotte Beautiful to conduct a combined Greenway, Stream and Street litter cleanup! Volunteers will be able to choose how they would like to help: in the Stream, on the Greenway, or on the surrounding neighborhood streets […]

On March 24th at 6 pm the Charlotte Metro Climate Reality Project (CRP) will be hosting the NC CRP Coalition. The guest speaker will be former NC House State Representative, John Autry. He has graciously agreed to help us understand the NC legislative process. This a virtual event: https://climatereality.zoom.us/j/97522409722?pwd=bFBPTGowNzB2bWlmZjI0S0JlMW5vdz09#success

Celebrate “Creek Week” 2025! Sign up today to help keep your favorite park or greenway clean and healthy by picking up litter! A great way to spend a couple of hours at lunchtime by getting outdoors and helping in your community. On this date Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation will partner with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water […]

Join City of Charlotte Strategy and Budget Staff virtually on Thursday, March 27, at 6 p.m. for a budget-centered community conversation.  This session will offer opportunities for smaller group dialogues in breakout rooms. Conversations will be centered around workforce development, mobility, and housing. Please be sure to complete the registration form to indicate your greatest […]

Join Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services, and Keep Charlotte Beautiful to wrap up Charlotte Creek Week. There are several opportunities to volunteer on this day, so find the opportunity closest to you here.