Texas Trees Foundation

Texas Trees Foundation An urban forestry nonprofit, committed to making Texas and beyond healthier through the transformative power of trees.

The Texas Trees Foundation serves as a catalyst in creating a reimagined green legacy for North Texas through the transformation of outdoor spaces and by educating communities of the social, economic, environmental, and health benefits provided through urban forestry. The mission of the Texas Trees Foundation is to preserve, beautify, and expand public natural green spaces through the improvement

of landscaping and tree planting. For more information on Texas Trees Foundation and its programs, visit www.texastrees.org. You can also follow Texas Trees Foundation on Instagram at www.instagram.com/texastreesfoundation, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/texastrees, and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/texas_trees.

Urban forestry plays the long game. The majority of the benefits of urban forestry emerge as trees mature and canopy dev...
06/04/2026

Urban forestry plays the long game.

The majority of the benefits of urban forestry emerge as trees mature and canopy develops.

Trees establish in the first year where survival is the primary metric and root systems begin adapting to soil conditions. By Year No. 3, canopy expansion begins to produce measurable effects, including shading and cooling. By Year 5 and beyond, trees contribute more substantially to carbon sequestration, stormwater interception, and heat mitigation.

These layered benefits accumulate gradually, reinforcing the importance of long-term maintenance and survival rates in addition to initial planting efforts.

🌟 Congratulations to our longtime board member Don Glendenning on being named the 97th Annual Linz Award recipient! 🌟The...
06/02/2026

🌟 Congratulations to our longtime board member Don Glendenning on being named the 97th Annual Linz Award recipient! 🌟

The Linz Award is one of the city’s most prestigious honors, recognizing extraordinary humanitarian impact in Dallas.

For more than three decades, Don has been a steady force in the forestry space by championing urban greening, environmental stewardship, and community well‑being. Beyond his service on our board, Don has also lent his leadership to the Arbor Day Foundation’s board and the Trinity Park Conservancy board, strengthening the urban forestry movement at both the national and local levels. His decades of visionary leadership, civic dedication, and unwavering commitment to making Dallas and the Texas Trees Foundation stronger embody the very spirit of the Linz Award.

We are proud to celebrate him and grateful for the passion and integrity he brings to our mission every day. Dallas is better because of leaders like him.

Our work on the After8 campus highlights how intentional tree planting interventions can shift environmental conditions ...
05/28/2026

Our work on the After8 campus highlights how intentional tree planting interventions can shift environmental conditions and emotional connection within neighborhoods.

Initial site conditions typically include reduced canopy coverage, elevated surface temperatures due to impervious surfaces, limited shade accessibility, and limited throughout our outdoor design. Through strategic species selection, campus redesign, and long-term planning, these areas are transitioned into beautiful community gathering spaces.

A Texas sized congratulations to Lyda Hill, who has been recently named as one of TIME’s 100 most influential philanthro...
05/26/2026

A Texas sized congratulations to Lyda Hill, who has been recently named as one of TIME’s 100 most influential philanthropists! https://ow.ly/Xubl50Z3iOJ

From investing hundreds of millions into cancer research, STEM innovation, uplifting female role models, and the improving environment, Lyda Hill continues to redefine what bold and purposeful philanthropy looks like. We are proud to be one of the many organizations Lyda Hill has supported over the years. Her pioneering support has allowed us to provide a more sustainable future for Dallas through our Cool Schools Program and the Southwestern Medical District project.

This honor reflects not only her leadership, but the countless partners and changemakers she empowers along the way.

Congratulations, Lyda Hill and thank you for inspiring a future where science, innovation, and generosity shape a better world.

Tree canopy distribution is not uniform across urban environments, and disparities in coverage often correlate with diff...
05/24/2026

Tree canopy distribution is not uniform across urban environments, and disparities in coverage often correlate with differences in surface temperature, air quality exposure, and heat-related health risks.

Areas with lower canopy density experience higher temperatures due to increased heat absorption and retention by surfaces like asphalt and concrete. This contributes to the urban heat island effect, where localized temperatures can significantly exceed those in nearby shaded areas.

Addressing canopy inequity is therefore not solely an environmental concern; it is a public health and infrastructure resilience issue.

Urban forestry is not just tree planting—it is a multi-phase system requiring planning, education, careful species selec...
05/23/2026

Urban forestry is not just tree planting—it is a multi-phase system requiring planning, education, careful species selection based on local conditions, and long-term maintenance strategies.

Each site is selected using canopy evaluations, heat mapping, drainage patterns, and projected urban planning to ensure long-term survivability.

Post-planting care, including watering schedules, mulching standards, and general monitoring, is critical to ensuring that these investments in plantings translate into mature canopy and sustained environmental benefits.

What appears as a simple planting is, in reality, infrastructure development with decades-long outcomes.

Trees function as green infrastructure systems that deliver quantifiable environmental services on a large scale.Unlike ...
05/18/2026

Trees function as green infrastructure systems that deliver quantifiable environmental services on a large scale.

Unlike traditional grey infrastructure, trees perform multiple roles: reducing surface temperatures, intercepting stormwater to reduce runoff, improving air quality through pollutant sequestration, and supporting biodiversity within urban ecosystems.

When integrated into city planning, trees can work in parallel — providing cost-effective, regenerative benefits over time.

Skip the traffic. Feel the breeze. This National Bike to Work Day, we’re celebrating the simple joy of riding to work--...
05/15/2026

Skip the traffic. Feel the breeze.

This National Bike to Work Day, we’re celebrating the simple joy of riding to work--and the role trees play in making that ride cooler, safer, and more comfortable.

Tree-lined streets don’t just make a ride prettier--they can actually feel safer. Studies show that drivers tend to slow down on streets with trees, and people are more likely to walk, bike, and spend time outside.

More shade = better rides
More trees = healthier, safer communities
Whether you’re a daily rider or just giving it a try today, every mile counts.

🌳💚 Big gratitude to Amazon and Dallas ISD for helping our Cool Schools Program grow! With 71 new trees planted on the gr...
05/14/2026

🌳💚 Big gratitude to Amazon and Dallas ISD for helping our Cool Schools Program grow! With 71 new trees planted on the grounds of Dr. Frederick Douglass Todd Sr. Middle School, students are already feeling the difference.

These trees will bring cooler temperatures, cleaner air, and greener spaces for learning, playing, and just being kids.

And the best part? Some students helped plant these trees across their campus, which is a great way to connect them to nature. This is what happens when partners invest in the future of Dallas students. Here’s to more shade, more smiles, and more green in our schools.

Trees function as living filtration systems, continuously interacting with the atmosphere through gas exchange and surfa...
05/12/2026

Trees function as living filtration systems, continuously interacting with the atmosphere through gas exchange and surface deposition.

Through stomatal uptake and leaf surface retention, trees remove key atmospheric pollutants including ozone (O₃), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), sulfur dioxide (SO₂), and fine particulate matter (PM2.5).

Particulate matter is significant in urban settings due to its association with respiratory and cardiovascular health impacts. Tree canopy helps reduce exposure by capturing and stabilizing these particles on bark and leaf surfaces, preventing prolonged airborne circulation.

This process is continuous and scales with canopy density—making urban tree cover a critical component of creating greener, cleaner and healthier cities.

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3000 Pegasus Park Drive
Dallas, TX
75247

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Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

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+12149531184

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