Total investment for the project was $9 million Approximately 130 tree supporters came out on Oct. 3 for Trees For Houston’s (TFH) official ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil the new $9 million Kinder Campus, featuring the Kyle and John Kirksey Center and the Bauer Education Center, an indoor/outdoor space. Additionally, the Chevron Tree Nursery is housed on the new permanent site at 1911 W. 34th Street in the Oak Forest area. The event was attended by […]
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Trees For Houston to hold ribbon cutting/grand opening of new $9M Kinder Campus permanent home
Includes the Kyle & John Kirksey Center, the Bauer Education Center and Chevron Tree Nursery at 1911 W. 34th Street Trees For Houston will unveil its new permanent home, called the Kinder Campus, in a ribbon cutting/grand opening ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 1911 W 34th Street in the Oak Forest neighborhood. The new home was made possible by the $9 million Taking Root campaign with the lead gift of $3 million provided by the Kinder Foundation, followed […]
Trees For Houston and Neste Tree Planting at Shady Lane Park
Link to photos and video found here! WHAT: Trees For Houston and Neste provided 60 volunteers planted 85 15-gallon native trees at Shady Lane Park in Houston’s Northside, today, April 25 from 1-3 pm at Shady Lane Park, 77093, in Houston. A mix of a mix of native trees like Loblolly Pine, Shumard Oak, Sweet Gum, Bald Cypress, White Oak, and American Sycamore were planted in support of the Houston Parks and Recreation Department’s mission to provide […]
Trees For Houston Wraps Up Planting Season With Historic Milestone: 60,035 Trees Added To Houston’s Urban Canopy
The nonprofit Trees For Houston (TFH) wrapped up its 2021-2022 planting season by shattering the single-season planting number. With the support of donors, volunteers, and community partners, Trees For Houston planted and distributed a record 60,035 trees with a total of 200 tree plantings and 71 tree distribution events. This number is nearly three times the annual total of 23,000 trees. Much of this growth is attributed to the visibility and attention Trees For Houston […]
Trees For Houston Partnering with Fluor and the Arbor Day Foundation to Distribute 2,000 Trees at White Oak Music Hall
WHAT: Trees For Houston is partnering with Fluor and The Arbor Day Foundation to give away 2,000 native trees to Houstonians to beautify their yards and help the environment. On Saturday, May 28, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, Houston-area residents can drive through the parking of White Oak Music Hall to pick up a variety of trees and seedlings. Trees can fit in all-size vehicles, from small sedans to large SUVs and trucks. […]
Trees For Houston, LyondellBasell and The Astros Foundation partner to distribute 2,500 trees at Minute Maid Park to celebrate Earth Day 2022
In celebration of Earth Day 2022 (April 22), Trees For Houston partnered with LyondellBasell and The Astros Foundation to give away 2,500 native trees to Houston-area residents on the morning of Saturday, Apr. 23 at Minute Maid Park with the goal of beautifying their yards and helping the environment. A steady stream of nature enthusiasts from nine counties representing 50 zip codes around Houston drove through the tree pickup line at Lot B, outside Minute […]
Trees For Houston Partnering With Lyondellbasell And The Astros Foundation To Distribute 2,500 Trees For Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day 2022 (April 22), Trees For Houston is partnering with LyondellBasell and The Astros Foundation to give away 2,500 native trees to Houstonians to beautify their yards and help the environment. On Saturday, April 23, from 8 am to 10:30 am, Houston-area residents can drive through Lot B at Minute Maid Park (503 Chartres St.) and receive free, three-gallon trees. Species include American Beautyberry, American Sycamore, Buttonbush, Common Persimmon, Loblolly Pine, […]
Trees For Houston breaks ground on new Kinder Campus in Oak Forest, greatly expanding its capacity to serve the Houston community
Trees For Houston (TFH) broke ground today on the site of the future 1.5-acre Kinder Campus at 2001 W. 34th Street in Oak Forest with more than 125 people in attendance, including major donors, board members, staff, city, county and state officials and other invited stakeholders, along with media representatives. The new campus, once a rental storage site, greatly expands the nonprofit’s capacity to distribute trees and to provide educational programming for both children and adults. […]
Trees For Houston Announces Plans For New, Permanent Campus, Expanding Capacity To Serve Constituents
Kinder Foundation provides $3 million gift for project’s capital campaign Trees For Houston announces plans for a new, permanent campus on 1.5 acres in Houston’s Garden Oaks area featuring an onsite tree nursery, office space and an education center. The move greatly expands the nonprofit’s capacity to distribute more trees to constituents and to provide educational programming for both children and adults. The Kinder Foundation, founded by Nancy and Rich Kinder, has provided the lead […]
Trees For Houston And Linde Host Tree Giveaway Event In Garden Oaks
On April 17th, Trees For Houston will collaborate with Linde and the Arbor Day Foundation to distribute 1,000 free trees to the community at 2001 W 34th Street, Houston, TX 77018. Community members are encouraged to get a free tree at this drive through style, contactless, distribution event. What: Trees For Houston collaborates with Linde and the Arbor Day Foundation to host a contactless drive through tree distribution event. The organizations will be giving away 1,000 free trees to community members. When: Saturday, April 17th | 10:00am – 1:00pm Where: 2001 W. 34th Street, Houston, Texas 77018 […]