Canopy Conversations
Beat the Heat: How You Can Help Expand the Canopy
As summer temperatures rise, many Charlotte neighborhoods—especially those along busy roads and areas with limited shade—feel the heat most intensely. That’s why expanding Charlotte’s tree canopy is more important than ever. Street trees bring natural cooling, cleaner air, and everyday comfort, and the City of Charlotte’s free street tree program makes it easy for residents…
Small Spaces, Big Impact: Pollinator Gardens for Any Area
Pollinator Month is a yearly celebration for our tiniest supporters. This month, take some time to learn more about pollinators, and maybe even start your own pollinator garden!
Keeping Our Canopy Diverse and Healthy
Tree diversity is a sign of a healthy ecosystem, and in an urban world, it’s critical to the health of both the trees and the people who rely on them. Here in Charlotte, we take pride in our tree canopy, and to keep it healthy, a big push here at Landscape is to diversify the…
The City of Trees Celebrates Earth Month and Arbor Week
It’s the peak of Earth Month! With Earth Month and Arbor Week/Day around the corner, learn how the City of Trees has prepared with a list of events and new designations!
Charlotte in Bloom: Spotting the First Signs of Spring
Spring in Charlotte brings warmer weather and some of our favorite blooming trees. Yoshino Cherry, Eastern Redbud, and Saucer Magnolias. Early bloomers play a major role in supporting wildlife and pollinators during seasonal changes.
Roots of Resilience: How Charlotte Landscape Management is Building a Greener Future
Charlotte’s story is deeply rooted in resilience. From its earliest days, the land and its people have faced challenges—from forced labor shaping the Southern landscape to the Urban Renewal movement that led to decades of disinvestment in certain neighborhoods. Today, City of Charlotte Landscape Management is working to change that narrative by investing in historically…
From Roots to Renewal: Wins of 2025 & What’s Growing in 2026
2025 was a year of exploring and learning while providing excellent service to our community, and 2026 is going to be even better.
How Trees Celebrate Winter
Trees take a rest during the winter. Let’s pause and do the same.
Why You Should Leave the Leaves (Yes, Really)
Fall leaves are more important than you think. Read on to find out why.
Charlotte in Late October: 7 Tree Truths to Wrap up the Month
Good bye October, and hello November. As October winds down in the Queen City, let’s soak up every bit of the season’s color and crispness.
Tune Out the Noise. Tune Into the Forest.
Take a tour of soothing sounds from forests around the world.
Leaf it to Us: Tree Jokes, Books, and Fun for Curious Kids (and Grown-Ups too!)
August: Tree Books and Jokes A lighthearted, summer-friendly post with book recommendations and humor for kids and adults.
8 Awe-Inspiring Trees You Need to See this Summer
Trees inspire, create wonder, and last generations. Here is a list
Bee the Change: How to Celebrate Pollinator Month in Charlotte
Let’s celebrate pollinators! Fun and educational activities are planned to raise awareness of how butterflies, bugs, birds, and others contribute to our healthy ecosystem.
Enhancing Charlotte’s Urban Forest: Street Tree Planting
Ready, Set, Plant! An introduction to the City of Charlotte Arborist Office Street Tree Planting Program
It’s time for Fall-a-palooza!
Join us for various community fall events in Charlotte!
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