Cool Green Trees

Forest Fridays: Collegeville Tree Maintenance
2026-07-10 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Help us maintain trees we’ve planted in the Collegeville neighborhood in Birmingham! Did you know that Cool Green Trees is committed to caring for the trees we plant up to 2-3 years after planting? These early years are crucial for the long-term viability of newly planted trees–and given we’ve planted over 1,500 trees, we need your help!
We’ll be adding some mulch and weed-eating around our trees at this event. All supplies are provided.
Important Details: Please email us at CGToutreach@cawaco.org to register.*
When: Friday, July 10, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Address: Maclin Park, 2701 F L Shuttlesworth Dr., Birmingham, AL 35207 – Meet at 27th Court N. next to Maclin Park (see star on map image below)
Age Requirement: 18+ or minors accompanied by a parent/guardian.
What to Bring: Wear long pants, clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and closed-toed shoes for safety. Bring water to stay hydrated, sunscreen, bug spray, and a sun hat if you like.

Can’t make it out but want to support our work? Or want to make even more of an impact? Donate today by clicking here!
Registration for this event implies acknowledgment and agreement of our volunteer liability waiver. For more information, please visit https://coolgreentrees.org/volunteer-info/
*Registration is not required to attend, but is requested for planning purposes.

Rojo 10% Night Benefiting Cool Green Trees
2026-07-28 17:00 - 22:00 | Rojo, 2921 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham, AL, 35205, United States
Join us at Rojo in the Highland Park neighborhood of Birmingham Tuesday, July 28, between 5-10 p.m. for dine-in or carry-out, and Rojo will donate 10% of food and beverage sales to Cool Green Trees! All are welcome. RSVP in the link below and let us know if you can make it!
When: Tuesday, July 28, 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Address: 2921 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham, AL 35205
Your support helps our mission to plant trees in urban heat islands across Jefferson County, providing numerous benefits for generations to come, including filtering air pollution and stormwater, as well as cooling temperatures down and beautifying our neighborhoods.
Can’t make it out but want to support our work? Or want to make even more of an impact? Donate today by clicking here!
Funding provided, in part, by the Forest Service, an agency of the US Dept. of Agriculture, Urban and Community Forestry Program. Cool Green Trees is a program of Cawaco RC&D, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and an equal opportunity provider, and is also supported by the Jefferson County Department of Health.

End of Summer Ice Cream Social Fundraiser at Jeni's Pepper Place
2026-09-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Jeni’s Ice Creams Pepper Place, 219 29th St. S., Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
Join us at Jeni’s Ice Creams in the Pepper Place neighborhood of Birmingham Thursday, September 10, between 4-7 p.m., and they will donate 25% of all in-store sales (including scoops, pints, and merchandise) to Cool Green Trees! All are welcome. RSVP in the link below and let us know if you can make it!
When: Thursday, September 10, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Address: 219 29th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Your support helps our mission to plant trees in urban heat islands across Jefferson County, providing numerous benefits for generations to come, including filtering air pollution and stormwater, as well as cooling temperatures down and beautifying our neighborhoods.
Can’t make it out but want to support our work? Or want to make even more of an impact? Donate today by clicking here!
Funding provided, in part, by the Forest Service, an agency of the US Dept. of Agriculture, Urban and Community Forestry Program. Cool Green Trees is a program of Cawaco RC&D, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and an equal opportunity provider, and is also supported by the Jefferson County Department of Health.

Cool Green Trees Advisory Council Tree Planting: Growing a Cooler BHM in Lakeview
2026-10-10 09:00 - 11:00
Come be a part of our inaugural Cool Green Trees Advisory Council Tree Planting: Growing a Cooler BHM in Lakeview Saturday, October 10th! We need volunteers to help us plant 50 native trees along the streets of this bustling business and entertainment district. Our goal is to highlight our amazing Advisory Council members and make this an annual fundraising event, kicking off fall tree-planting season to ensure our program continues for years to come!
Important Details: Please register in the RSVP link below, or email us at CGToutreach@cawaco.org if you plan to bring a group or have trouble with the RSVP link.*
Address: Meetup location TBD – will be in the Lakeview district of Birmingham

Age Requirement: 18+ or minors accompanied by a parent/guardian/chaperone

What to Bring: Wear long pants, clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and closed-toed shoes for safety. Bring water to stay hydrated.
This event is rain or shine, but in the event of severe weather, we will reschedule and notify those who registered as quickly as possible.
Can’t make it out but want to support our work? Or want to make even more of an impact? Donate today by clicking here!
Registration for this event implies acknowledgment and agreement of our volunteer liability waiver. For more information, please visit https://coolgreentrees.org/volunteer-info/
*Registration is not required to attend, but is requested for planning purposes.

Want to become a corporate or individual/family sponsor?
Click here to learn more about our different sponsorship opportunities! Our deadline for sponsorships is August 31. If interested, please email our Program Director, Grace Dugger, at CGTdirector@cawaco.org.

Rooted in Community: Volunteer & Community Appreciation Event
2026-10-10 12:00 - 14:00
Save the date! Anyone who has ever volunteered with us and organizations who have partnered with us are invited to our first Rooted in Community: Volunteer & Community Appreciation Event from 12-2 p.m. Saturday, October 10.
Location to be announced soon, but food and beverages will be provided for our volunteers and community partners. We’ll also have a short awards ceremony as a thank-you for some special volunteers and partners, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! We are truly grateful for every one of you, and we plan to make this an annual event to show our appreciation. It takes a village!
Important Details: Please register in the RSVP link below, or email us at CGToutreach@cawaco.org if you plan to bring a group or have trouble with the RSVP link.*
Address: TBD

Age Requirement: 18+ or minors accompanied by a parent/guardian/chaperone
This event is rain or shine, but in the event of severe weather, we will reschedule and notify those who registered as quickly as possible.
Can’t make it out but want to support our work? Or want to make even more of an impact? Donate today by clicking here!
*Registration is not required to attend, but is requested for planning purposes.
