Before you can plant trees with us, we require that volunteers attend a tree planting workshop first.
There is no cost to attend.
Saturday, April 18, 2026
9AM - Noon
Compass East (formerly Sheehan Hospital) at 425 Michigan Ave., Buffalo, NY 14204.
Please us the form below to register.
If you wish to plant trees along the streets of your neighborhood. Please gather a group of three or more volunteers and solicit your neighbors on the street for their interest in getting trees planted in front of their properties on the plot between the sidewalk and the street. Gather the addresses and any requested *species (final species selection is done by City of Buffalo approval) and submit to Paul D. Maurer at [email protected] or call or text (716) 553-4061. Total number of trees distributed will be based on number of volunteers you have and approved addresses. NOTE that bare-root tree planting training is required for your group. Plan to attend the free tree planting workshop on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
*NOTE: View street tree planting specifications and requirements plus a list of approved species at https://www.buffalony.gov/358/Bureau-of-Forestry
Here is the timeline:
- March 18, 2026 (Wed) - Final addresses submitted
- April 1, 2026 (Wed) - notification of addresses approved to block clubs/community groups
- April 18, 2026 (Sat) - 9AM -Noon - Free tree training workshop at Compass East, 425 Michigan Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14204. Please register below.
- April 24, 2026 (Fri) - 1PM - 5PM - Tree distribution at 1120 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY, 14210 (near Babcock Street). Way in the backyard of the building complex.
- April 25, 2026 (Sat) - City-wide Re-Tree volunteer planting
