Trees Are Cool

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Help Us Grow A Cooler Community 

The Trees Are Cool Initiative set a goal of planting one million trees by 2050, and we encourage everyone – residents, businesses, and community groups – to get involved in planting and recording trees so we can maintain and grow a cooler, healthier, and more resilient community for generations to come.


Upcoming Tree Events

Get free trees from the City of Mesa or SRP to reduce heat around your home!

Other Opportunities: 

  • Tree Stewards Program - The Arizona Sustainability Alliance is offering a free, two-part Urban Forestry workshop! You'll learn about tree care, identification, pests and diseases, and how to advocate for a healthier urban forest. The program includes hands-on learning and wraps up with a cohort-led tree planting to put your new skills into action. You don’t need to be a Mesa resident to join — everyone is welcome!  
  • Trees Are Cool Presents: Get Answers, Get Planting - Learn the benefits of trees, chat with an arborist, get tree buying tips and learn about tree care. First Friday of the month, September through March at various Mesa parks.  

     


Tree Planting Priority Map

The interactive map below illustrates tree planting priority areas by census block. It was created by analyzing 2024 tree canopy data. Click on the census blocks to view the percent canopy cover and the associated environmental benefits. Use the tools in the top right to view additional reference layers.