We are thrilled to bring our programing to this historic and iconic neighborhood. The project consists of three components: tree planting, tree bed repair, and stewardship and education. Our goal is to improve the conditions of the tree canopy in the West Village, and train and engage volunteers, which will build a coalition of tree…
Trees New York is excited to partner with The Bronx is Blooming to expand our tree stewardship in the Bronx. To date, in partnership with Bronx is Blooming, Trees New York has taught over 2,500 New York City public school students, stewarded over 100 trees, and administered over 60 lessons in schools. This summer, Trees New York…
Street Tree Demo Planting! Starting in 2020, Trees New York began engaging volunteers and community members in the street tree planting process to educate them on the size and scope of a typical street tree planting in New York City. We realized that once community members have a greater understanding of the process, they become…
TREES FOR NYCHA: Project Funded by OAG Environmental Settlements Brings Nearly 400 New Trees to NYCHA Properties and Surrounding Streets! Attorney General James, NYCHA, and Trees New York Announce $750,000 Tree Planting, Workforce Development, and Environmental Education Project at Public Housing Campuses NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James, the New York City…
Along with our Forest for All NYC partners, we share a vision of a healthy urban forest that benefits all New Yorkers! We are excited to announce that the city has created the first ever city-wide urban forestry plan, which focuses on best practices in maintaining and expanding the tree canopy and community engagement. We…
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE FIFTH CITY OF FOREST DAY ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026! Trees New York, in conjunction with its coalition partners at Forest for All NYC, are once again hosting the 5th annual City of Forest Day. Since 2022, City of Forest Day has brought New Yorkers city-wide several different ways to…
Click here to read our 2025 Year in Review and learn about the programs made possible with your support!
From planting an oak tree in front of their school to planting a serviceberry tree in their garden, our students learn that every new tree improves the health and beauty of our city and offers them a valuable learning opportunity. Our Schools and Trees project allows students to learn outside the classroom, connect with their…
Every new tree improves the health and beauty of the city and offers a valuable learning opportunity and our FruiTrees New York program provide communities with access to fresh and healthy food. For over a decade, Trees New York has worked towards dispelling the myth that fruit trees are unproductive in urban settings. Trees New…
Click below to to watch Sam’s video on tree bed gardening tips to attract native species using native plants!