Trees Please Pueblo

08/28/2026

We're 2 weeks away from our second annual Community Canopy Program tree giveaway! Our partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation enables us to give away free trees to neighborhoods where they are needed the most. This year we are giving away trees to residents of Hyde Park on Pueblo's west side!

We'd like to take a moment to thank our funders and community partners and who have made this year's program possible:
Pueblo Parks and Recreation
WNC of Pueblo
Southern Colorado Community Foundation
Robert Hoag Rawlings Foundation

Together we are creating a greener, healthier future for Pueblo!

08/25/2026

We still have 48 FREE TREES to give away to residents of Hyde Park!
Don't miss this opportunity to create a greener, healthier future with cleaner air and cooler summer temperatures.

Trees will be available for pick-up on Saturday, September 12th, from 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. at the Mineral Palace Park Greenhouse.

With your tree you will receive a bucket, a bag of wood mulch, and planting and watering instructions. Volunteers will be available to help plant trees for those who need assistance.

Visit the online tree reservation portal here: https://get.arborday.org/treespleasepueblo

If you have questions or need assistance, contact us here:
https://www.trees-please.org/contact-us

08/19/2026

Here's a great video on how to properly stake your trees!

08/12/2026

We attended the ribbon cutting for the new Hyde Park Precollegiate Middle School/District 60 Online campus this morning! It's another scorching day today and all of the chairs had to be moved to the shade.... under the trees of course!🌳🌳🌳

We're excited to be planting some new trees at the school this fall and will be enlisting the help of the students to provide a hands-on learning opportunity!

08/11/2026

The Emerald Ash Borer will likely make it's way to Pueblo soon.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The City of Colorado Springs and the Colorado State Forest Service confirm detection of emerald ash borer (EAB) within the

07/23/2026

Trees have the power to transform neighborhoods, and this year, we are working to transform Hyde Park through our second annual Community Canopy Program!

We still have 75 trees available to give away to residents of Hyde Park. Trees are available on a first come, first served basis, so don't wait!

View our 6 species options and reserve your tree here: https://get.arborday.org/treespleasepueblo

Trees will be available for pick-up on September 12th. With your tree you will receive a bag of wood mulch, a bucket for watering, and planting and watering instructions.

If you want a tree but aren't able to plant it yourself, we will help! Volunteers will be available to help plant trees for those who need assistance.

Our partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation is made possible by funding support from Southern Colorado Community Foundation and the Robert Hoag Rawlings Foundation.

07/21/2026

July is Heat Awareness Month, so let's talk about how trees help with heat! Trees do much more than just provide shade; they can also cool the air through a process called evapotranspiration. ☀️

Evapotranspiration occurs when trees release water v***r through their leaves and draw heat from the air. This is a natural cooling process that can significantly reduce air temperatures. Combined with evapotranspiration, tree canopies also facilitate natural airflow, making the area around the tree much cooler.

During this heat, it is important to care for our trees in our yards and communities to keep us all cool. Healthy trees means cooler air, so make sure you are watering regularly and efficiently!🌳



📷 Kamie Long, CSFS

07/15/2026

Don't blame the sun. Plant the shade.

07/14/2026

We're excited to announce our second annual Community Canopy Program, a neighborhood tree giveaway that puts trees where they are needed the most! This year's focus neighborhood is Hyde Park.

If you live in Hyde Park, you are eligible to receive one free tree for your property. You will be able to choose from 6 different species. We have a total of 150 trees available on a first come, first serve basis. Reserve your tree early to make sure you get the tree you want!

Sign up and choose your tree here: https://get.arborday.org/treespleasepueblo

Trees will be available for pickup on Saturday, September 12th, at the Mineral Palace Park Greenhouse. Your tree will come with planting instructions, wood mulch and bucket for watering.

For more information, visit: https://www.trees-please.org/community-canopy-program

07/08/2026