Past Events
This page displays the impacts that we have had through our prior plantings, highlighting the significance of our work.
Total Tree Counter
600+
The TREE Initiative has planted this many trees directly/in collaboration with organizations like Friends of Columbia Tap and the Alief Super Neighborhood Council! These trees have been planted across Houston in places like Alief and Third Ward, helping to make a major impact on those communities.
Planting for Shade
At this planting, we collaborated with numerous other environmental organizations, primarily the Friends of Columbia Tap, to help increase tree coverage in Third Ward.
What we accomplished:
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organized 100+ volunteers to help plant native tree saplings along the Columbia Tap Trail in Third Ward
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planted 480+ trees, shading large areas along the entire 4-mile trail
Alief Planting #1
At this planting, we collaborated with the Alief Super Neighborhood Council, AliefVotes, and SEWA International to increase green spaces and shade in Alief.
What we accomplished:
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organized 50+ volunteers to help plant trees on esplanades in Alief
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planted 120+ trees on multiple esplanades in Alief​
