Cleveland Tree Coalition

Together, we’re making Cleveland the Forest City once again. Tree canopy cover is low at 19%, only one quarter of what is possible. WHY TREES?

The Cleveland Tree Coalition is a collaborative group of public, private and community stakeholders that have partnered with the City of Cleveland to rebuild our urban forest. ABOUT THE CLEVELAND TREE COALITION
The Cleveland Tree Coalition is a collaborative group of public, private and community stakeholders that have partnered with the City of Cleveland to rebuild our urban forest. The coalition

is striving to create a healthy, vibrant, sustainable, and equitable urban forest by working collaboratively to implement the Cleveland Tree Plan. ABOUT THE CLEVELAND TREE PLAN
Cleveland is in the midst of citywide neighborhood revitalization to improve the quality of life for all citizens, and improving tree canopy is an important element in that transformation. Trees are a critical piece of our community: trees make us healthier and safer, add economic value to our homes and businesses, help us meet environmental challenges, and provide critical wildlife habitat. Cleveland was once nicknamed The Forest City, but the city has lost about half its tree canopy since the 1950s. Each year an estimated 97 acres of tree canopy is lost. At this rate, canopy will drop to 14% by 2040 unless we act now. The Cleveland Tree Plan is a community-wide collaboration to rebuild the urban forest through partnership. A growing body of research and documentation validates the critical role that a robust urban tree canopy plays in providing an environment that contributes to residents’ health and economic well-being as well as helping to meet the many environmental and ecological challenges that impact their daily lives. Trees improve public health and safety: By improving air quality and reducing the heat island effect of paving and buildings, trees have been proven to improve oxygen levels, reduce asthma and other respiratory issues, and reduce violence in neighborhoods as tree canopy increases. Trees add economic value to residential properties and businesses: Trees and landscaping around residential and business properties reduce heating and cooling needs, as well as increase business traffic in commercial districts. Trees meet environmental challenges: Trees slow the flow and quantity of rainwater that enters storm drains and reduce the quantity of pollutants that enter our waterways. Additionally, the ability of trees to absorb carbon dioxide and store carbon helps combat the increasing impacts of a changing climate. Trees improve our natural world and its inhabitants: A larger tree canopy increases urban wildlife habitat for song birds, small mammals, and pollinators. A healthy urban forest is a critical component of wildlife, air, water, soil, and other conservation efforts.

Photos from Cleveland Tree Coalition's post

05/22/2026

Our trees matter in Cleveland and we wanted to share some fun information about how trees make Cleveland a better place to live. ☀️🌳

Photos from Downtown Cleveland, Inc.'s post

05/21/2026

05/13/2026

Broadview Planting Photo Recap!

05/12/2026

🌳 Phase One is a wrap! Big thanks to the incredible volunteers, the team at Old Brooklyn CDC, and Colby Settler from Forest City Ecological Services for making it happen. Together, we're greening the Broadview Rd. Corridor one tree at a time.

05/11/2026

Tree Giveaway Recap 🌳

Tremont West Development Corporation gave away 100 trees and Shurbs on Friday at their headquarters on Professor Ave. Thank you to all the residents who came by to pick out a tree (or 2) for their home, making Cleveland's tree canopy stronger.

05/06/2026

Last call to get your hands in the dirt 🌳

Our Broadview tree planting is happening THIS Saturday, and we still have spots open. Come help plant the first round of 54 new trees that will bring more shade, cleaner air, and a better streetscape for everyone.

You will learn how to plant a tree under the guidance of a professional arborist, with the Old Brooklyn Tree Stewards guiding you through the process. We will be digging using shovels, planting the trees, mulching, and watering.

🗓 Saturday, May 9
⏰ 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
📍 Meet at El Reconcito Chapin (3330 Broadview Rd)

Grab a friend and sign up here: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/617056

05/04/2026

We are so thrilled that The Davey Tree Expert Company and CLE Inspires, along with the Western Reserve Land Conservancy, have teamed up again for Swing for The Trees to plant a tree for every home run that the Cleveland Guardians hit this season. We thank all the partners who came out and the volunteers who helped plant trees along MLK Drive between Shaker Boulevard and Buckeye Road.

05/01/2026

Its Gonna be May!

That means more Tree Ambassadors workdays for this month. Find the dates below and in our graphic. Have any questions? Send us a DM and we can assist you with your questions or comments.

Ohio City:
- May 6 at 6:30 pm | West Parking lot of St. Patrick’s Church (3602 Bridge Ave)

Collinwood:
- May 10 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Humphrey Park (Grovewood Ave & E 164th St)

- May 16 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Humphrey Park (Grovewood Ave & E 164th St)

- May 23 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Humphrey Park (Grovewood Ave & E 164th St)

Photos from Cleveland City Council's post

04/29/2026

04/27/2026

OBCDC is looking for a Tree Steward Coordinator to support our Old Brooklyn Reforestation Program.

This role is all about working with residents, organizing tree planting efforts, and helping grow a stronger, healthier tree canopy across the neighborhood. You’ll be out in the community, coordinating projects, and making sure things run smoothly from start to finish.

📍 Contract position through Dec 1, 2026
💵 $20/hour (bi-monthly pay) for a total of $8,105
🗓 Apply by Friday, May 1 at 11:59 PM

This is a temporary position with the potential for future funding to continue in this role past that timeframe.

👉 Send your resume + cover letter to [email protected]
https://www.oldbrooklyn.com/jobs