What We Do / Reforesting WNC
Our goal is to plant 50,000 trees by 2040
The trees that directly protect our homes and neighborhoods from flooding, extreme heat, pollution, and soil erosion are the most vulnerable to development and the pressures of a changing climate.
Asheville GreenWorks is leading local efforts to protect our urban trees and restore our tree canopy.
Native Tree Distribution
Formerly our “Tree Giveaway” or “Tree Adoption”
Planting trees creates greater climate resilience for our entire community!
By planting native trees, we protect our families from extreme heat, flooding, erosion, wind, and air pollution, as well as feed the native pollinators that feed our local food system.
Join our All Things Trees email list to stay up-to–date on our upcoming tree adoption events.
Ready to plant some trees in your yard?
Planting Native Trees
Want to know what trees would work best in your own backyard? Check out our native tree list.
Tips for Planting Fruit Trees
Fruit trees are just fun. Check out our best tips and learn where you can get fruit trees locally.
How to Plant a Tree
Not sure how to plant trees in your yard? We’ve got you covered. This video breaks down tree basics for beginners.
To meet our ambitious goal to plant 50,000 trees by 2040, GreenWorks maintains tree nurseries where we grow over thousands of trees per year. At our Sand Hill Tree Nursery and Orchard, our volunteer TreeKeepers help grow the native fruiting, shade, riparian, and shade trees bound for our tree adoption events. Unfortunately, our Hardesty Lane Tree Nursery was severely impacted by Hurricane Helene and is no longer in operation. Many of the trees from the Hardesty Lane Nursery survived and will make their way to planting locations across Western North Carolina. Learn more about our nurseries.
Join a Tree Nursery Workday
Our amazing volunteers help us start, pot, prune, water, label, and otherwise care for these trees as they grow strong enough to survive on their own.
Want to join the fun?
Spotlight: Swannanoa Valley Tree Alliance
We love it when residents get creative to protect their local trees. Swannanoa Valley Tree Alliance is a collaboration between Asheville GreenWorks, Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center, Black Mountain Urban Forestry Council, and other stakeholders of our community forest canopy. The Alliance was formed to celebrate and honor Treasured Trees in the Swannanoa Valley.
Learn More about Urban Forestry
Our education team has put together games, activities, and resources to help you learn more about our urban trees, and the vital role they play in protecting us from a changing climate.
Head on over to our Learn section for family friendly activities and more!