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, a 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, a 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.

Roots and Shoots Success

On Friday, October 22, Trees For Houston hosted our second annual Roots and Shoots Sporting Clays Classic at the Greater Houston Gun Club. Our chairmen John Cone, Patrick Elkins and John Kirksey, Jr. along with honorary chairmen Butch Mach and Harry Mach are proud to announce the event raised $59,000 in support of Trees For Houston's mission: to plant, protect and promote trees. We would like to thank Joe Cleary, title sponsor, Sanders Morris Harris, course sponsor, Mach Industrial Group, shooting shirt sponsor as well as all of the team and ticket purchasers. A special thank you to Freebirds for breakfast tacos, Ragin Cajun for a fresh lunch buffet, Faust Distributing for the ice cold beer and all of our in-kind sponsors. Team winners of the sporting clays competition are: 1st place- Strasburger & Price; 2nd place- Frank's International; 3rd place- Russell Hamman (Team). The winner of the flurry competition was Faust Distributing. And the High Overall Team was Mach Industrial Group. Individual awards are: Lewis Class A: 1st place- Harry Mach; 2nd place- Victor Longo; 3rd place- Ferdie Dupuis. Lewis Class B: 1st place- Wilson McClain; 2nd place- Bill Cone; 3rd place- Alex Jackson. Lewis Class C: 1st place- Wes Padgett; 2nd place- David Duncan; 3rd place- Ben Carmine.  

Pictured: Participating Trees For Houston board members.

Volunteers plant 88 trees at Holland Middle School

On Saturday, October 30, Trees For Houston and community volunteers planted 88 trees at Holland Middle School for our Trick or Trees planting event. Participants dressed in costume and enjoyed snacks and t-shirts provided by REI and Frosted Betty Bake Shop cupcakes. Volunteers helped create a healthier and more beautiful environment for children to learn and play. If you are interested in getting involved in one of our next events, please email randi@treesforhouston.org.



IKEA Volunteers plant trees to beautify Spring Branch neighborhood

On Thursday, October 14, Trees For Houston and IKEA partnered  to reforest an esplanade off of Blalock in the Spring Branch neighborhood. IKEA donated funds to  plant and maintain more than 30 trees. This planting is an investment that will aesthetically enhance the neighborhood, increase property value and garner civic pride for years to come.




Upcoming Events

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

November 13- 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.- Enbridge volunteer planting at San Jacinto State Park
November 20- 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.- NCL Planting day at Tully Stadium
November 21- 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.- Jewish Federation of Greater Houston Young Professional Planting

Save the date
December 1, 2010- RedBuds Holiday Party at Haven
January 15, 2011- Trees For Houston's Arbor Day Planting
March 31, 2011- Root Ball at the Bayou Club