CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Get ready to celebrate Charlotte’s tree canopy during Earth Month and Arbor Week 2025! Landscape Management invites residents and media to join us for a series of green-themed events throughout April. From tree planting to pollinator gardens to the highly anticipated Treetops & Tombstones tour, there’s something for everyone.
Events
Earth Day Tabling Events – Interactive booths to discuss Charlotte’s tree initiatives and connect with the community.
- April 3, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: UNC Charlotte (UNCC), Student Union Plaza
- April 12, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Independent Picture House, 4237 Raleigh St
Pollinator Garden Installations – Volunteers will transform school grounds into thriving pollinator habitats. Media is welcome to capture the transformation and speak with organizers and participants.
- April 14: Walter G. Byers Elementary,9 – 11 a.m.
- April 15: Oaklawn Language Academy, 9 – 11 a.m.
- April 16: Eastway Middle School, 9 – 11 a.m.
- April 17: Phillip O. Berry School of Technology, 9 – 11 a.m.
Arbor Week Events
- April 14: Mayor Vi Liles presents the Arbor Day proclamation during the City Council meeting
- April 25: Wells Fargo Building lights up green for Arbor Day
Treetops & Tombstones Arbor Day Celebration – A vibrant and uplifting celebration of Charlotte’s trees and history. Features speeches, ceremonial tree planting, and a guided tour through one of the city’s most beautiful and historic spaces. The event is at capacity for the public, but media is welcome to attend.
- April 26, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.: Historic Elmwood Cemetery
Pollinator Garden Outreach and Planting Events – Residents are invited to join volunteers to plant pollinator-friendly vegetation. This event is not open to the public but media is invited to attend.
- April 26, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Montgomery Gardens Apartments
- May 3, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Nia Point Apartments
Charlotte residents can request a free street tree to be planted in the city’s right-of-way in front of their property. The city will handle the planting and maintenance — just fill out the form!
Accommodations available: City of Charlotte does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We will provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to persons with disabilities upon request. Contact Laurie Reid at laurie.reiddukes@charlottenc.gov to make arrangements.
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About Landscape Management
The City of Charlotte’s Landscape Management team is dedicated to protecting, caring for, and growing Charlotte’s tree canopy and green spaces. Through sustainable practices, community partnerships, and public engagement, we work to improve the health and beauty of the city’s trees while promoting environmental stewardship and community wellness. From planting and maintaining street trees to educating residents on proper tree care, our efforts contribute to a vibrant, resilient, and greener Charlotte for generations to come.
For more information, visit CharlotteNC.gov/trees.
About the City of Charlotte
The City of Charlotte serves more than 900,000 residents, focusing on creating a community where everyone has access to a good-paying job, an affordable home, and a way to get between the two. The city is committed to maintaining a safe community and a well-managed government that prioritizes these essentials. Charlotte is ranked 5th on the U.S. News & World Report’s 150 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2024-2025. For the latest news and updates about city government, visit the citywide newsroom at charlottenc.gov/City-News, follow @CLTgov on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to the City Speaks newsletter.
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