Buffalo Street Trees - BST

03/06/2026

🌳🚀 Did you know Buffalo is home to a piece of space history.

In 1971, astronaut Stuart Roosa carried tree seeds into lunar orbit aboard Apollo 14. Those seeds came back to Earth and were planted as "Moon Trees" across the country, including right here in Buffalo's Delaware Park (exact spot now a bit of a mystery.)

Who else is going to go on a little Moon Tree hunt this weekend?
Drop a 🌕 if you're intrigued, or comment your favorite Buffalo park tree!

Want to add more amazing (Earth-bound) trees to our neighborhoods?
In 1971, astronaut Stuart Roosa carried tree seeds into lunar orbit aboard Apollo 14. Those seeds came back to Earth and were planted as "Moon Trees" across the country, including right here in Buffalo's Delaware Park (exact spot now a bit of a mystery)

03/04/2026

Your block could be next 🌳

Request a tree today, and let’s grow Buffalo together. 🌱 cooler, and more beautiful, one tree at a time.

Street trees don’t just look good. They provide shade, improve air quality, calm traffic, and add long-term value to our neighborhoods.

Ready to see this on your street?
Request a tree today (link in bio), and let’s grow Buffalo together. 🌱

03/04/2026

🌳 Our kids can help grow a greener Buffalo!! This is a great opportunity!! 🍃 🌲

Hey teachers and kids club leaders—want to plant trees with your students? 🌱🪏

You can sign up for our School Seedling program to receive free tree and shrub seedlings this spring! This is a great opportunity for kids to get their hands dirty, build their interest in conservation, and help New York State reach our goal of planting 25 million trees by 2033!

Schools, youth education-based organizations, and homeschool groups are encouraged to apply. Eligible classes and clubs will receive free tree seedlings to plant in April/May. Sign up by March 27 through our quick and easy online application, linked below in the comments.

03/02/2026

🌳 Myth Busting Monday! 🌳

Think one tree won't make a difference? Think again.

Every single tree planted on your street means cooler temperatures, cleaner air, less flooding, and a healthier community. And when neighbors plant together? That impact multiplies block by block. 🍃

Buffalo's canopy starts with you and it only takes one tree to begin.
Want to be part of the change?
Request a free street tree for your neighborhood today at 👉www.buffalotrees.org

02/27/2026

🌳💬 Did you know trees are basically texting each other underground?

Through an incredible fungal network called the 'Wood Wide Web,' trees share nutrients, warn each other about pests, and even support their struggling neighbors. It's like nature's original social network!

The trees on your street could be part of this amazing underground community. Want to help expand Buffalo's natural network?
🌱 Request a tree at buffalotrees.org (link in bio)

02/25/2026

🌳 Did you know that proper mulching can make or break a young tree’s survival?

The City of Buffalo is on a mission to grow a healthier, greener city — and you can help make that happen!

Here’s what you need to know:
✅ Spread mulch 2–4 inches deep out to the dripline
✅ Keep mulch away from the trunk and bark
✅ The City of Buffalo will mulch your tree at the time of planting — but you are encouraged to keep refreshing it as needed!

Even a simple mulch refresh goes a long way in helping young trees survive and grow. 🌱

Small actions from residents like you make a huge difference in keeping our urban forest thriving for generations to come. 💚

🌳 Want a tree on your block? Visit www.buffalotrees.org to request one today — and tag a neighbor who needs one too!

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02/23/2026

Every great neighborhood starts with small acts of care.

🌳 When we plant trees on our streets, we're not just adding greenery,
we're investing in cleaner air, cooler summers, and stronger communities.

Let's grow a greener Buffalo together.
Request a free tree for your block at www.buffalotrees.org

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02/20/2026

It’s not just a tree 🌳

It’s cleaner air for our families.
It’s stronger neighborhoods and rising home values.
It’s a safe place for children to grow, play, and imagine.
It’s a reason to step outside, walk a little farther, and feel a little better.

Next time someone calls it 'just a tree,' show them this.
🌿 Learn more: www.buffalotrees.org

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02/18/2026

Every tree on your street is quietly doing a big job. 🌳

From cleaning our air and reducing flooding costs, to keeping our neighborhoods safer and helping our kids thrive.
Street trees are one of Buffalo's most valuable resources. But thousands of planting sites across the city are still empty.

Scan the QR code or visit our website to request your free street tree today and be part of the solution!

🌿 Learn more: www.buffalotrees.org
Don't just keep this to yourself, send this to a friend who needs more shade! 👇

02/16/2026

Myth: Trees lower property values. 📉
Fact: They’re one of the best investments you can make for your home! 🌳💰

For this Myth Busting Monday, we’re setting the record straight. A leafy canopy is a homeowner’s best friend. Beyond just looking beautiful, tree-lined streets:

✅ Boost property values by up to 15%
✅ Improve walkability and safety
✅ Lower cooling costs in the summer
✅ Make neighborhoods more desirable

Ready to level up your neighborhood and grow a greener Buffalo?
It’s time to get rooted in fact! 🏠✨

📍 Request a tree for your street today at: www.buffalotrees.org

02/13/2026

🕐🌳 Did you know Trees experience years differently?

Because trees can live for hundreds or even thousands of years, they operate on a completely different timescale than we do. A year in our lives might feel like just a single day to a tree!

That maple on your street? It might 'remember' Buffalo before cars, before paved roads, before electricity. Trees are living historians.

Be part of Buffalo's living history! Plant a tree today that will witness generations of memories.
Request a tree today at buffalotrees.org (link in bio)

02/12/2026