About the Celebrate Trees Project
Celebrate Trees is an environmental initiative designed as a community partnership that gives residents and businesses a reason to celebrate and grow Norfolk's tree canopy. The program was inspired by a tree-planting program in Norfolk's sister city, Kitakyushu, Japan.
Trees provide many benefits, including:
- Beautifying the city
- Conserving energy
- Enhancing property values
- Facilitating social and educational opportunities
- Improving water quality
- Lowering city temperatures
- Providing wildlife habitats
- Reducing air pollution
In the coming years, Norfolk's goal is to increase the tree canopy from 23% to 30%, the recommended percentage for cities east of the Mississippi River.
Three Ways to Celebrate
Residents and businesses can get involved with Celebrate Trees in three ways:
- Donate - Make a donation to the Living Legacy Grove fund, which will be used to plant trees in a designated public park or open space area. Read more about Living Legacy Groves.
- Plant a Tree - Celebrate a meaningful event by planting a tree on your own property. View planting instructions and advice.
- Request a Tree - Contact the City of Norfolk to request a street tree on the city-owned median or curb area in front of your home or business.