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Grown through a passion for planting trees in Jefferson County, Alabama.

06/05/2026

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world." 🌱

Big thanks to this small group of volunteers who came out to Greenwood Park today for our Forest Friday tree maintenance! We were able to spread mulch across all 78 trees we had contractors plant this spring, which will help these young trees retain moisture during the hot summer. Shout out to Warby Parker volunteers from The Pizitz and Becca from Cahaba River Coalition for all your help today!

In addition to these trees, volunteers helped us plant 100 trees at this park in East Birmingham in March, making a total of 178 trees we've planted here this year! Did you know Greenwood Park has a unique history rooted in environmental remediation and community revitalization? This 34-acre park was constructed in 2012 as a massive stormwater management project to address industrial pollution in Village Creek, which is home to the endangered Watercress Darter.

Please join us for one of our Forest Fridays this summer! Next up, Highlands (AKA McMahon) Park in Ensley Friday, June 12, 9–11 a.m. Sign up on our website! (L!nk in comments)

06/04/2026

We invite you to help us care for the trees we've planted across Birmingham this summer! 🌳 Join us for one of our upcoming Forest Fridays, most Friday mornings from 9–11 a.m. through July 10 (except holidays). More info & RSVP* on our website (l!nk in comments).

📅 June 5 (tomorrow!)
🕛 9–11 a.m.
📍 Greenwood Park

📅 June 12
🕛 9–11 a.m.
📍 Highlands (McMahon) Park Ensley

📅 June 26
🕛 9–11 a.m.
📍 AG Gaston Park

📅 July 10
🕛 9–11 a.m.
📍 Collegeville

We hope to see you this summer! With a small but mighty team of 3 and over 1,500 trees to care for, volunteers are essential to our mission planting trees in urban heat islands across Jefferson County. 💚

Comment below which one you want to come to! 👇 Got a group who can join us? Email us at [email protected].

06/02/2026

Thank you to all of our lovely volunteers and Norwood neighbors who participated in our first Forest Friday of the summer! Thanks to you, we were able to maintain 47 of our newly planted trees along Norwood Blvd., increasing the likelihood that they will grow big and strong. We hope you had a great time and look forward to seeing you next time!

Be sure to come out to the rest of our Forest Fridays this summer to keep our communities cool! Next volunteer event is this Friday, June 5, 9–11 a.m. at Greenwood Park near the airport. Sign up on our website (l!nk in b!o).

05/27/2026

We're so grateful to Cawaco RC&D for a grant to purchase a watering trailer, and many thanks to the Jefferson County Legislative Delegation for your partnership in supporting community-led projects! 💧

Our new trailer will allow us to provide young trees we’ve planted across Jefferson County with the necessary watering they need to survive, especially during droughts or in areas without easy access to irrigation. This will have a huge impact on our sustainability efforts to mitigate urban heat islands where temperatures are significantly higher due to pavement, concrete, and minimal tree canopy, helping reduce temperatures and improve air quality and stormwater management.

05/25/2026

Today we remember and give thanks to those who gave everything. Happy Memorial Day!

05/22/2026

We've planted 393 trees so far this year! 🎉🌳 In addition to the 205 trees volunteers have planted with us in 2026, last month we planted another 188 trees with contractors across 4 parks in !

📍 Greenwood Park: 78 trees
📍 Norwood Blvd.: 47 trees
📍 Highlands Park Ensley (AKA McMahon Park): 36 trees
📍 AG Gaston Park: 27 trees

Help us take care of these young trees at one of our upcoming Forest Fridays volunteer events! Most Friday mornings from 9-11 a.m. May 29 - July 10 (except holidays). Learn more & sign up on our website (l!nk in b!o).

05/21/2026

Help us maintain trees we’ve planted along Norwood Boulevard in the historic Norwood neighborhood of Birmingham at our next Forest Friday May 29th! 🌳 All supplies will be provided. Meet us around the historic Norwood Trolley Stop. More info below ⬇️

Side note—thank you to the Norwood residents who purchased watering bags for the recently planted trees! We were able to use our new watering trailer to fill up the bags, which will help these young trees stay hydrated. Thank you for investing in your local trees!

Volunteers, please RSVP in the link on our website at coolgreentrees.org/event/05-29-2026, or email us at [email protected].*

📅 Friday, May 29,
🕛 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
📍 Historic Norwood Trolley Stop, 3201-3203 Norwood Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35234 (street parking only)

Age Requirement: 18+ or minors accompanied by a parent/guardian.

What to Bring: Wear long pants, clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and closed-toed shoes for safety. Bring water to stay hydrated, sunscreen, bug spray, and a sun hat if you like.

*Registration is not required to attend, but is requested for planning purposes.

05/19/2026

Urban Forest TLC: Thank you to all the volunteers who joined us last Saturday at East Lake Park to help us care for over 100 trees we've planted at Birmingham's largest park over the years! ❤️🌳 Volunteers spread mulch, pruned dead branches, weeded, and provided other maintenance, which is important for the long-term viability of these young trees. Special thanks to Grace Klein Community for providing snacks and to those who joined us from DC BLOX and our Advisory Council members representing Jefferson County Department of Health, Birmingham Park & Recreation, and UAB!

🙋🏿‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️Want to help us this summer? Sign up for one of our upcoming Forest Fridays, most Friday mornings from 9–11 a.m. May 29 - July 10 (except holidays) at various parks across Birmingham and Jefferson County. With a small but mighty team of 3 and over 1,500 trees to care for, volunteers are essential to our mission planting trees in urban heat islands in Jefferson County. Learn more & RSVP on our website (l!nk in b!o).

05/14/2026

Tree ID with Cool Green Trees' Community Arborist, Patrick McMahon! 🌳 Check out some of the trees we recently planted at Highlands Park in Ensley near the Crossplex, also called McMahon Park (no relation to Patrick 😆).

You can help us take care of these trees and more at our upcoming Forest Fridays tree maintenance events, most Fridays from 9-11 a.m. May 29 - July 10 (excluding holidays)! Learn more and sign up on our website at coolgreentrees.org/events

05/11/2026

📢 Volunteer opportunities! Want to help us care for the trees we've planted in Jefferson County this summer? Join us for one of our upcoming Forest Fridays, most Friday mornings from 9–11 a.m. May 29–July 10 (except holidays)! More info & RSVP* on our website at coolgreentrees.org/events.

📅 May 29
🕛 9–11 a.m.
📍 Norwood Blvd.

📅 June 5
🕛 9–11 a.m.
📍 Greenwood Park

📅 June 12
🕛 9–11 a.m.
📍 Highlands (McMahon) Park Ensley

📅 June 26
🕛 9–11 a.m.
📍 AG Gaston Park

📅 July 10
🕛 9–11 a.m.
📍 TBA (stay tuned!)

We hope to see you this summer! Tag a friend you want to invite in the comments below! Got a group who can join us? Email us at [email protected].

*RSVP is not required to attend but is requested for planning purposes.

Address

2112 11th Avenue South, Suite 541
Birmingham, AL
35205

Telephone

+12055695092

Website

http://www.coolgreentrees.org/, http://Linktr.ee/CoolGreenTrees

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