It's Tree Day this Saturday, March 16th.
20,000 volunteers set to plant 100,000 native trees across Tennessee this weekend
If you didn't reserve trees in time, here are some other things you can do this weekend or later this spring:
1) Find a local tree event near you (limited public opportunities across Tennessee)
2) Buy a tree at your local nursery and plant it this weekend
3) Request a native pollinator garden seed packet through TEC and transform your a part of your lawn to a native habitat
(seeds will be mailed to you within two weeks)
4) If you did reserve trees, and you are looking for your pickup site, see the map below:
5) Have fun and hug a tree!
20,000 volunteers set to plant 100,000 native trees across Tennessee this weekend
If you didn't reserve trees in time, here are some other things you can do this weekend or later this spring:
1) Find a local tree event near you (limited public opportunities across Tennessee)
2) Buy a tree at your local nursery and plant it this weekend
3) Request a native pollinator garden seed packet through TEC and transform your a part of your lawn to a native habitat
(seeds will be mailed to you within two weeks)
4) If you did reserve trees, and you are looking for your pickup site, see the map below:
5) Have fun and hug a tree!
Tree Day 2023 Participant StoriesSupport Tree Day in a more meaningful way!
Tree Day sponsorships begin at $300 and go up from there. To learn more, click the "Sponsor Tree Day" link below to review the levels, the benefits and to register as a sponsor, any time of year. |
More Tree OpportunitiesWe want to see your pictures and videos! Whether planting, or watching your trees grow, take a moment to post some pics on our Facebook Group dedicated to the cause. Dedicate trees to a loved one! You may dedicate a tree to a loved one any time of year for special occasions, or just because. |
Plant the Right Tree in the Right PlaceHow to Plant a Bare-Root SeedlingPlanting Guide: English & SpanishOn Tennessee Tree Day 2023 we engaged 21,706 volunteers in planting 101,900 native trees in all 95 Tennessee counties, as well as 54 counties in neighboring states, encompassing all watersheds that flow through Tennessee. Each year Tennessee Tree Day engages thousands of volunteers in a fun, meaningful, family-friendly, event that results in multi-generational benefits to our environment, communities and public health. Since 2007, our Tennessee Tree Day events have mobilized almost 100, 706 residents in planting 924,760 native trees in Tennessee and surrounding states. Tennessee Tree Day 2023 involved many stakeholder groups and thousands of volunteers. Some planted trees to replace those lost to development. Others planted trees to help to repair degraded streams and improve water quality or to increase habitat for wildlife and pollinators. Some planted trees for purely aesthetic reasons. No matter the reason, all trees planted will improve the health of our environment by reducing air pollution, and enhancing Tennessee's magnificent tree canopy. TEC hopes participation in Tree Day instills public awareness of the value of trees, while nurturing a culture of sustainability in our region. Interested in helping make Tennessee Tree Day 2024 a success? Please explore our sponsorship opportunity. |
Learn About Our 2024 Tree SelectionsCommunity Benefits: This annual event provides multigenerational benefits to our environment, wildlife, communities and people. As trees grow and mature, the kids that helped their parents plant the trees watch those trees grow year after year. Tennessee Tree Day provides an opportunity for residents to nourish their environment and community. Not only does this action provide a gift to future generations, trees planted through this program serve as conduits to a cleaner environment by absorbing harmful toxins and runoff, improving water quality and establishing new and enhanced wildlife and pollinator habitat. Environmental Benefits: According to data from the U.S. Forest Service , we have calculated the following benefits of the 924,760 trees we will have planted through our annual Tree Day events thus far. These benefits assume an 80% survival rate, and 50 year life-span of trees planted.
Learn How These Trees Benefit Pollinators |