Shade: A Tree Planting Project
Bringing comfort, safety, and dignity to our trails—one tree at a time.
Shade Matters
Houston summers are brutal, and dangerous for pedestrians. Many of our most-used trails lack tree canopy, especially along our bayous and the rail-to-trail projects. Shade should not be a luxury. it’s vital infrastructure for comfort, health, and walkability.
The best part about it? It does not take long to build beautiful forests.
Shade: The Origin Story
It started with 15 free trees and a few buckets of water. We navigated permits, got community buy-in, and began daily hand-watering. Over 200 trees later, our trail is transforming—and so is how people feel walking here.
220
Trees Planted
1,300
linear feet of Trail transformed
$23,560
Raised from Community
100+
Volunteers and Counting
Interested in Volunteering?
We are actively seeking volunteers to establish our forestry management system.
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Thank you for the generosity to our funders and partners
A Tale of Two Bridges launches initiative to plant 200 trees along the Heights Hike and Bike Trail
By Community Reports
Sep 9, 2024
Greater Heights Super Neighborhood Council discusses trees, boutique hotel
By Charlie Hardwick
Aug 26, 2024
Nonprofit raises funds for tree planting on Heights Hike and Bike trail
By Shawn Arrajj
Sep 16, 2024
Donate Now
Please consider donating to this effort. We need your help to transform our community into a thriving green space. Your generous donation will enable us to plant wildflowers, grow our urban forest with 122 five-gallon trees, 54 ten-gallon trees, 27 fifteen-gallon trees , and prepare the soil with quality compost.
Additionally, your support will help us secure tree guards and watering solutions to ensure the health and longevity of these young trees. By contributing, you’re not just helping us beautify the environment but also fostering a sense of community as local residents come together to participate in planting and maintenance efforts. Every dollar brings us closer to a greener, healthier neighborhood. Please consider making a donation today and be a part of this vital project.