““Time spent amongst trees is never wasted.””
plant trees with keep durham beautiful
As part of our focus on beautification and community greening, we offer tree planting opportunities during the year. These opportunities offer participants the tools and skills to plant and care for trees and the ability to leave a legacy for our communities.
Why plant trees?
Aside from the joy of seeing trees become flush with leaves during the summer or the glory of autumn colors, there are very real health and environmental benefits of planting a tree.
Trees lower temperatures on streets and sidewalks and can reduce energy bills
Trees buffer noise from roads
Trees add beauty to neighborhoods and roadsides
Trees provide crucial habitat and food for, pollinators and a healthy ecosystem
Trees filter air, reduce asthma and convert carbon dioxide into oxygen
Trees clean stormwater and reduce soil erosion into creeks
Trees provide people a sense of calm and well-being
Three Ways You Can Help
give the gift of trees
We need help purchasing trees to plant! By donating to dedicate a tree, you guarantee that more trees can be planted, Durham's canopy will be preserved, and the benefits of trees can be experienced by everyone, not just those who can afford to pay for them.
Keep Durham Beautiful partners with City of Durham and many generous sponsors to share the cost of purchase and planting trees on streets, parks and schools. For a donation of $75 you can sponsor a tree. You will also have the option to dedicate your donated tree(s) in someone's honor.