Grow Colorado

Growing Colorado is a bold statewide initiative designed to increase tree canopy, expand green spaces, and strengthen climate resilience across Colorado.

This is not just a tree planting program. It is a movement to build healthier, cooler, and more vibrant communities through strategic greening.

Through partnerships with cities, schools, neighborhoods, and businesses, we:

• Plant climate appropriate trees

• Expand community green spaces

• Restore underutilized public areas

• Improve shade and heat resilience

• Strengthen long term environmental stewardship

When we grow trees, we grow opportunities.

Colorado is growing rapidly. Our infrastructure must grow responsibly.

Trees and green spaces:

• Reduce urban heat

• Improve air quality

• Manage stormwater

• Increase property values

• Improve physical and mental health

• Strengthen neighborhood pride

Strategic greening is one of the most cost effective investments a community can make. Growing Colorado ensures that growth and sustainability go hand in hand.

Growing Colorado projects take place statewide in:

• Neighborhood tree plantings in residential areas with limited canopy

• School and youth campus projects that support outdoor learning

• Community green space creation on vacant or underused land

• Business and commercial corridor shade improvements

• Rural and small town main street and park enhancements

Growing Colorado provides the structure and coordination to deliver impactful greening projects. We help communities:

• Identify priority planting areas

• Select climate appropriate tree species

• Coordinate volunteer planting events

• Secure sponsorship support

• Provide planting and care guidance

• Develop long term maintenance plans

• Track environmental impact metrics

Every project is built for survival, sustainability, and measurable impact.

Depending on project scale, support may include:

• Tree sourcing and species selection guidance

• Planting design templates

• Volunteer coordination resources

• Educational materials

• Sponsor recognition signage

• Media and storytelling support

• Impact tracking and reporting

Each project includes a stewardship plan to protect the investment for years to come.

Growing Colorado is open to:

• Neighborhood associations

• Schools and universities

• Municipalities and counties

• Downtown development groups

• Businesses and property owners

• Nonprofits and civic organizations

If your community needs shade, beauty, and resilience, you can grow with us.

Each year, Growing Colorado aims to:

• Increase tree canopy in priority communities

• Engage volunteers across the state

• Improve environmental resilience

• Expand access to shade and green space

• Deliver measurable community impact

This is an investment in the future. This is Growing Colorado.