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Cleveland Tree Giveaway
2026-04-24 08:00 - 2026-04-25 17:00 (America/Chicago) | TN
Please join Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) in preparing and staging trees on April 24th for the April 25th Giveaway in Cleveland.

Grassland Middle School Native Tree Planting
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | TN
Please join Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) to plant native trees in the floodplain in front of Grassland Middle School.

Cleveland Tree Planting
2026-04-08 08:00 - 2026-04-09 17:00 (America/Chicago) | TN
Please join Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) in planting trees in the Cleveland Community.

Alcoa and Maryville Tree Giveaway
2026-03-27 - 2026-03-28 | Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 209 E Franklin St, Alcoa, TN, 37701, United States
Please join Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) in preparing and staging trees on March 27th for the March 28th Giveaway in Alcoa and Maryville.
What to wear/bring: Volunteers are asked to wear a hat, long pants, and closed-toed shoes. Please bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated during the event.
Where: We will host the event at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 209 E Franklin St, Alcoa, TN.
What to expect: Please check in at the volunteer table to sign in and get instructions on the next steps. Following the instructions, Volunteers will be assigned to stations and given responsibilities for the duration of the event. Volunteers should be comfortable working outside and lifting containerized trees up to 25lbs.
**Lunch will be provided for volunteers on March 28th**

Tree Day Sorting and Prep in East Nashville
2026-03-27 | Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 512 Rosebank Ave, Nashville, TN, 37206, United States
Help make Tennessee Tree Day a success!
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us to help prepare for Tree Day.
Imagine the impact you can have as we distribute 85,000 trees across the state of Tennessee. This isn’t just about planting; it’s about building a sustainable future, one tree at a time.
Tree Sorting (March 12) at Aldersgate United Methodist Church:
512 Rosebank Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
*Tree Day volunteer opportunities are open to people ages 10+. Those between the ages of 10-16 must be accompanied by a guardian.* * Those between the ages of 16-18 must have a parent’s signature on the waiver**
Additional Information:
Please bring a reusable water bottle and snacks.
Please dress appropriately for volunteering outside and wear closed-toed, comfortable shoes.
Please email treeday@tectn.org with any questions.
Thank you for helping us improve the environment!

Stratford STEM Pollinator Gardens
2026-03-25 | Stratford STEM Magnet High School, 1800 Stratford Ave,, Nashville, Tennessee, 37216, United States
Stratford STEM Magnet High School is home to a series of vibrant native wildflower gardens created by Tennessee Environmental Council that provide food and shelter for pollinators, reduce stormwater runoff, and create hands-on learning opportunities for students and volunteers. These gardens showcase the beauty and importance of Tennessee’s native plants while transforming campus spaces into thriving habitats. Volunteers play a key role in maintaining these gardens, ensuring they continue to flourish as both an ecological resource and an outdoor classroom. We would love if you could join us!

Donelson Creek Invasive Species Removal
2026-03-10 08:00 - 2026-07-01 17:00 UTC | Donelson Creek – Moore Elementary School, Franklin, Tennessee
Please join Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) in helping improve the water quality of Donelson Creek. This project is in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, a 319 nonpoint source pollution grant. This stream is considered impaired by the EPA due to siltation and sediment erosion, nutrient overload, and E. coli.
Contact: For any questions, please reach out to Allyson Perrigan.
Email: allyson@tectn.org
