Our mission is to preserve, protect and plant trees to enhance the quality of life and health
for present and future generations in the Lower Cape Fear area.
What's else is new?
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Read our March Newsletter.
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Read the ACFT's 22/23 Annual Report.
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Read the City of Wilmington's recently published Urban Forestry Master Plan. There is a ton of interesting information about Wilmington's Canopy and the many benefits of trees (our vital green infrastructure).
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It's easier to find us now. Next time, use our new shorter URL: www.cftrees.org.
We need "Tree Ambassadors" to knock on doors to ask residents if we can plant in front of their homes. We have a number of plantings coming up. Learn more.
Upcoming Events
Did you know that tree planting season in Wilmington is October to February (and not the spring)? Our mild winter months give newly planted trees a 2 to 3 month head start in establishing roots so they can better survive our hot summers!
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March 21st (Thursday): "The Power of Trees" presentation - a part of the ongoing Creek Week Celebration
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March 22nd (Friday) - Happy NC Arbor Day!
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March 24th (Sunday): Heritage Tree Tour with the Historic Wilmington Foundation at 2pm starting at 211 Orange St. [Reserve your spot]
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April 20th (Saturday): Pine Forest Cemetery cleanup with Work on Wilmington
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April 22nd (Monday) - Happy Earth Day!
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April 26th (Friday) - Happy National Arbor Day!
Visit Upcoming Events for details and sign up links.
Interested in being a part of the Alliance for Cape Fear Trees?
Meeting Information
The Board of Directors meets the first Thursday of each month at 3:30 pm at New Hanover County Cooperative Extension Service's Educational Classroom.
Our General Meetings are held three times a year. Notifications are sent through email.