Already MillionTreesNYC, our community partners, and volunteers have planted over 200,000 trees citywide – providing New York City residents and families with the many health, environmental and economic benefts trees provide.

Did you know that New York City trees...

Shade our homes and lower summer air temperatures – reducing our air conditioning needs by up to 58%. Cool our playgrounds and sidewalks, and shade our homes during summer months – helping us fight global warming.

• Improve the quality of our water, protect our waterways from pollutants and reduce storm water runoff.
• Remove pollutants and carbon dioxide from the air, and trap dust and allergens – helping us breathe easier.
• Encourage outdoor play and exercise – helping in our fight against obesity – while protecting us from the sun.
• Improve a homes’ curb appeal, beautify our neighborhoods and streets, and build community pride.
• Promote relaxation and fitness, enhance our emotional and mental health, and even encourage us to drive a little slower.
• Attract customers to business districts, increase spending, and encourage tourism – stimulating NYC’s economy.

There are lots of ways you, your family and community can dig in and
become part of the MillionTreesNYC movement.  Here’s how:

Plant

• Be One In A Million! Take advantage of the One In A Million Tree Coupon Program and receive a $20 discount on a 1-inch caliper or larger tree at a participating New York City nursery or garden center. Valid until June, 15, 2009. 
• Dig in! Throughout spring sign up to volunteer and help plant trees on New York City public housing developments and city parks.
• Fund It! Fund your block association or community group’s tree planting or stewardship project by applying for funding through The Home Depot Community Grant Program.

Water

• Keep It Growing! Water trees in your front or backyard or on your street. Trees need a minimum of 20 gallons of water each week – especially during the hot summer months.
• Adopt A Street Tree! The NYC Parks Department is planting thousands of new street trees across our city that need your care and attention. Adopt a street tree or two in your neighborhood, regularly water it, and protect New York City’s trees from animal waste, hazardous materials and litter.
• Show Some TreeLC! Make a commitment to taking care of trees in your neighborhood by joining the MillionTreesNYC Stewardship Corps, and take advantage of free tree care training and resources.

Act

• Be Counted! Be "one in a million" by registering your newly planted tree or trees, and help us reach our goal of planting one million new trees across New York City by 2017.
• Scout It Out! Let the NYC Parks Department and NYRP know of any tree planting opportunities in your neighborhood – especially those on publicly accessible property such as schoolyards, health centers or cultural institutions.
• Donate And Keep NYC Growing! Sponsor a tree  and we’ll plant it in an under-resourced New York City neighborhood.