Tree Maintenance, Park Cleanup, & Yoga for VA Whole Health Month
2026-04-17 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Greenwood Park, 3938 16th Ave. N., Birmingham, AL, 35212, United States
Join us as we celebrate VA Whole Health Month at Greenwood Park Friday, April 17th. During this event, Birmingham VA Healthcare System Veterans and staff will be helping with tree maintenance and park cleanup followed by a gentle yoga session facilitated by Kim Richardson, MS, C-IAYT, E-500 RYT, RCYT, RPYT from UAB Arts in Medicine. Greenwood Park is located across I-20/59 from W.C. Patton Park near the airport. Help us provide some TLC to the 100 trees we recently planted in the park!
Important Details: Please register in the RSVP link below, or email us at CGToutreach@cawaco.org.*
When: Friday, April 17, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Address: 3938 16th Ave. N., Birmingham, AL 35212 (Google Maps)

What to Bring: Wear long pants, clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and closed-toed shoes for safety. Bring water to stay hydrated. Also, bring a yoga mat if you have one!

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.

East Lake Park Tree Maintenance
2026-05-16 09:00 - 11:00
Help us maintain trees we’ve planted in East Lake Park! Did you know that Cool Green Trees is committed to caring for the trees we plant up to two years after planting? These two years are crucial for the long-term viability of newly planted trees. This requires pruning, mulching, and weeding around our trees–and given we’ve planted over 1,300 trees, we need your help! Meet us in the northeast part of the park towards the athletic fields (not the lake).
Important Details: Please email us at CGToutreach@cawaco.org to register.*
When: Saturday, May 16, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Address: Plug in the following GPS coordinates into your Maps app: 33.573547, -86.722926 (approximately 117 84th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35206; park in the lot across the street – see 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.

Forest Fridays: Norwood Blvd. Tree Maintenance
2026-05-29 09:00 - 11:00
Help us maintain trees we’ve planted along Norwood Boulevard in the historic Norwood neighborhood of 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 1,300 trees, we need your help!
We’ll be adding some mulch and topsoil around our trees at this event. Meet us around the historic Norwood Trolley Stop (Google Map).
Important Details: Please email us at CGToutreach@cawaco.org to RSVP.* We are keeping an eye on the weather and will email those who signed up by Thursday afternoon if we need to reschedule due to rain.
When: Friday, May 29, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Address: Historic Norwood Trolley Stop, 3201-3203 Norwood Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35234 (street parking only)
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.

Forest Fridays: Greenwood Park Tree Maintenance
2026-06-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Greenwood Park, 3938 16th Ave. N., Birmingham, AL, 35212, United States
Help us maintain trees we’ve planted in Greenwood Park! 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 topsoil around our trees at this event. Greenwood Park is located across I-20/59 from W.C. Patton Park near the airport.
Important Details: Please email us at CGToutreach@cawaco.org to sign up.*
When: Friday, June 5, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Address: 3938 16th Ave. N., Birmingham, AL 35212 (Google Maps)
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.

Forest Fridays: Highlands Park Ensley Tree Maintenance
2026-06-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Highlands (McMahon) Park, 2720 Ave. W., Birmingham, 35208, United States
Help us maintain trees we’ve planted in Highlands Park in Ensley, also known as McMahon Park near the Crossplex. 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 topsoil around our trees at this event. There is a parking lot in the park near Avenue T (entrance from the alley off Ave. T).
Important Details: Please register in the RSVP link below, or email us at CGToutreach@cawaco.org.*
When: Friday, June 12, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Address: 2720 Avenue W., Birmingham, AL 35208
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.

Forest Fridays: AG Gaston Park Tree Maintenance
2026-06-26 09:00 - 11:00 | AG Gaston Park, 916 Washington Ave. SW, Birmingham, AL, 35211, United States
Help us maintain trees we’ve planted in AG Gaston Park near Rickwood Field! 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 topsoil around our trees at this event. There is a parking lot at this park.
Important Details: Please register in the RSVP link below, or email us at CGToutreach@cawaco.org.*
When: Friday, June 26, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Address: 916 Washington Ave. SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
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.

Forest Fridays: Collegeville Tree Maintenance
2026-07-10 09:00 - 11:00
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 register in the RSVP link below, or email us at CGToutreach@cawaco.org.*
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.
