Midtown Tree Canopy Support Program
Following the successful award of the Chesapeake Bay Trust Urban Grant in 2022, which granted Midtown $45,000 to plant 100 trees in Mount Vernon and Charles North, we have elevated our request for 2023 to encompass all four neighborhoods, seeking a total award of $200,000. This increased funding will facilitate the planting of 350 news trees.
Our team, in collaboration with community tree stewards, is actively shaping this program under our leadership, aiming to establish self-sustaining tree-planting initiatives in all four communities within our service area.
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Lawn Signs
Tree wells will have signs placed in them indicating that a community tree is slated for planting.
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Planting & Pruning Events
We plant trees in our four communities and the surrounding area, and welcome volunteers from anywhere to join us. All planting events are on our Eventbrite page, linked below.
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Each newly planted tree will receive a name tag with program details and links.
Become a Tree Steward
Community Tree Stewards support neighborhood greening efforts in collaboration with the Midtown Community Benefits team. They help plan, coordinate, and advocate for tree planting and maintenance activities throughout the year. We are always on the lookout for volunteers interested in serving as Tree Stewards on behalf of our neighborhoods.
Responsibilities:
1. Participate in Tree Walks
Attend seasonal tree walks throughout the year to prepare for upcoming spring and fall tree planting seasons. Walks typically occur one season in advance.
Identify and document potential planting locations for future seasons.
Maintain an active and organized tracking system of potential and existing tree locations in coordination with the Midtown staff coordinator.
Serve as the primary point of contact for tree and greening initiatives within your community association.
Track tree-related concerns and communicate them to Midtown or Baltimore City Forestry as appropriate.
2. Support Tree Events
Participate in spring and fall tree plantings.
Assist with winter tree pruning events.
3. Knowledge & Qualifications
Certification as a Tree Keeper or Arborist is preferred but not required. If you are interested in becoming certified, we can help!
General knowledge of trees, planting, and maintenance practices is desired.
If you are interested or you would like to learn more, please contact Rayco Turner at raycot@midtowncommunity.org.