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.
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!
- Dec 2 (Sat): Tree Planting on the Southside. Funded by Truist Bank through the Arbor Day Foundation. 9am at St. Andrews AMEZ at 1201 S. 9th St. [Volunteer]
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Jan 27 (Sat): Tree Planting
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Feb 10 (Sat): Tree Planting
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March 9 (Sat): Tree Distribution
Visit Upcoming Events for more details.
2-for-1 Year End Challenge Match!
We are grateful to the group of generous donors who have agreed to match year-end donations (up to $15,000)!
Double your year-end donation now!

What's else is new?
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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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Read our November Newsletter.
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It's easier to find us now. Next time, use our new shorter URL: www.acftrees.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.
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.