Irving-based TXU Energy and the Dallas-based Texas Trees Foundation are launching a statewide tree-planting campaign, celebrating 20 years of working together to create “greener, healthier communities” via the TXU Energy Urban Tree Farm and Education Center at Dallas College’s Richland campus.
Volunteers will plant 400 trees this month, donated by TXU Energy, in 10 communities across the state.
“For 20 years, TXU Energy has worked hand in hand with Texas Trees Foundation to plant and nurture thousands of trees across the state,” said Brad Watson, TXU Energy’s senior director of community affairs. “We’re proud to support the tree farm, a special place that serves as a living classroom and the starting line for projects that increase the urban tree canopy, clean our air, and leave a lasting impact on the communities we serve.”
[Photo: TXU Energy Urban Tree Farm and Education Center/Facebook]
TXU Energy has sponsored Texas Trees Foundation’s TXU Energy Urban Tree Farm and Education Center since 2004.
The farm, located at Dallas College’s Richland Campus, is one of the largest urban tree farms in the U.S. It serves as TTF’s tree nursery, as a volunteer and education destination, and as the staging area for planting projects across North Texas.
“We’re grateful to TXU Energy for their longstanding partnership and commitment to quality of life in Texas,” Janette Monear, president and CEO of Texas Trees Foundation, said in a statement. “The 400 new trees planted through this initiative will enrich our communities and their residents for generations to come.”
Planting trees in communities
20th anniversary tree-planting events will happen in the following locations:
- Nov. 6: Fort Worth ISD students and volunteers will plant 50 trees at Riverside Applied Learning Center.
- Nov. 8: Volunteers will plant 150 trees at the city of Irving’s in-ground tree nursery.
- Nov. 9: Volunteers will plant 50 trees at the city of Dallas’ Bushman Park.
- Nov. 15: Harris County volunteers will plant 30 trees at Adair Park in partnership with Trees for Houston.
Additional trees will be delivered and planted in Galveston County, City of Pharr, City of Harlingen, Channelview ISD, City of Tyler, and Texas Tech University.
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