Let's plant for our future.
Native trees and plants cool the North Texas neighborhoods that need it most. Now through September 17, a key donor matches every dollar you give toward them.
Campaign Goal:
$25,000
Many employers match charitable gifts;
Check your program after you give.
The conditions we’re planting into
3rd
DFW ranks third among U.S. metros for growing urban heat islands.
+12ºF
How much hotter disadvantaged neighborhoods run than the rest of the region.
2024
The hottest year on record worldwide, and the first at 1.5ºC above pre-industrial levels.
Why native plants, specifically
They slow rainwater runoff so more soaks into the soil, hold the ground against erosion, filter pollutants from the air, shade pavement, and, once established, need far less irrigation than the landscaping they replace. It is the cheapest cooling infrastructure a neighborhood can get.
What volunteers have done so far
8,500
native plantings
55
planting locations
20,500
volunteer hours
214
sq. ft. of expanded tree canopy
12.8M
community events
Five programs, 20 counties.
WHERE THE MONEY GOES
Gifts buy trees, irrigation, restoration and cleanup supplies, and the education that keeps them alive.
Grow Together and Cleanup:
Plant native trees and vegetation to cool spaces, reduce pollutants, save rain runoff, and improve soil. Remove invasive plants and trash to restore habitats and protect natural resources.
Second Act and Upcycling: Promote zero waste through upcycling, recycling and composting.
Green Ambassador Certificate: Host certification workshops, conferences, and competitions to develop zero-carbon thinking and prepare for careers and entrepreneurship.
PartnerConnect and Artreach:
Host fundraisers, seek grants, and promote eco products and services with partners.
Green Citizen and Practitioner: Host webinars and podcasts and publish blogs and videos to drive micro-learning.
Matched through September 17
OR VOLUNTEER AT THE NEXT PLANTING DAY