PLANTING PROGRAMS
The purpose of our community Planting Programs is to increase the urban tree canopy and educate residents to plant and maintain climate-ready trees in large and small urban areas across New Mexico. This includes areas high on the heat index and in urban heat islands.
Tree New Mexico facilitates 10-15 tree plantings each year involving staff and volunteers trained to plant trees for maximum survivability leading groups of volunteers in communities in the Greater Albuquerque area, Los Lunas, and Santa Fe. Plantings are scheduled in Socorro and Las Cruces. Plans for plantings are underway for Gallup, Farmington, and Santa Rosa.
Everyone involved in Tree New Mexico’s plantings is trained to maintain and nurture trees, the benefits of trees, and the essential environmental and climatic role they play in our communities and the world.
Woodward House Tree Nursery
Collaboratively managed by Albuquerque Open Space division and Tree New Mexico, the Woodward House is located in the north Albuquerque river bosque. Working with its many partners, TNM staff helps to coordinate unique trainings for small groups of students related to urban forestry. From time to time there are also opportunities for individuals to volunteer at this facility where hands-on experience alongside knowledgeable mentors provides a win-win situation for teacher and student.