Since our beginning in 1983, we have planted over 378,000 trees and seedlings across the greater Houston area.

We are on track to plant and grow more than 35,000 trees and seedlings by May 2011.

Interested in planning a corporate or organized tree planting for our 2010-2011 planting season? Please email randi@treesforhouston.org for more information.

Holiday Tributes are back

Looking for an unique way to remember family, friends and clients for the holidays? Trees For Houston strives to make Houston a more healthy and beautiful city for both residents and visitors by planting and maintaining trees. Now you too can help preserve the integrity of the environment for future generations by giving the gift that keeps growing. For a tax deductible donation of $310, an 6 to 8 ft. tall 15-gallon tree will be planted in one of the Trees For Houston tribute groves located throughout Houston. Or for a donation of $450, an 8 to 12 ft. tall 30-gallon tree will be planted in one of our tribute groves. A minimum tax deductible donation of $30 (per individual gift) will help fulfill our mission to plant, protect and promote trees throughout the greater Houston region. Each tribute recipient receives an acknowledgement card with a handmade plantable ornament as a symbol of your holiday gift. Please click here to purchase your tribute online, or email sherrie@treesforhouston.org.

Arbor Day 2011

Trees For Houston will host its 2011 Arbor Day Planting at Pecan Park in La Porte on Saturday, January 15 from 9am-Noon. Volunteers are needed to help plant 2,011 native trees donated by Chevron and Apache. This reforestation effort guarantees vital environmental improvements to the park and the community. Tree planting demonstrations will be conducted by Trees For Houston staff. Volunteers will be provided with lunch donated by Phoenicia Specialty Foods. Please click here for flyer. If you would like to participate in our Arbor Day planting, please register with randi@treesforhouston.org.


GoLocal Houston raises money for Trees For Houston

Twinkling trees and glistening gifts make the holiday season sparkle like no other time of year. Thanks to GoLocal Houston, you can make this season's holiday memories last well into the New Year while supporting homegrown businesses and the continual greening of the city. Through December 31, 2010, when you purchase a $10 GoLocal card online and identify your support of Trees For Houston, $5 of each card sale will help fulfill our mission to plant, protect and promote trees throughout the greater Houston region. Your family, friends and co-workers will love this thoughtful stocking stuffer or Hanukah gift, which will provide a year's worth of special savings and incentives at more than a hundred restaurants, retailers and service providers in Houston and hundred more in GoLocal sister cities, including, Austin, San Antonio, Atlanta and boulder.

Enbridge volunteers plant 2,000 seedlings at San Jacinto State Park

On Saturday, November 20, Enbridge volunteers and their families celebrated Enbridge's 60th anniversary by planting 2,000 seedlings to beautify and improve San Jacinto State Park. Volunteers planted the seedlings in the marshlands to improve the water quality, clean the air and maintain the animal habitats. Thank you Enbridge for making our community a healthier place to live.


Upcoming Events

Trees For Houston is moving- Starting in January, our new mailing address is P.O. Box 270477; Houston, TX 77277.

December 11- 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.- St. Catherine's Montessori School Volunteer Planting
December 12- 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.- Beth Israel Mitzvah Day Volunteer Planting

Save the date
January 15, 2011- Trees For Houston's Arbor Day Planting
January 22, 2011- City of Houston Arbor Day
March 31, 2011- Root Ball at the Bayou Club