Beat the Heat,

Columbia…

Plant a Tree!

A Cool Opportunity 

If you own a property in greater Columbia, you could receive a shade tree at no cost, plus a TreeDiaper to reduce maintenance.

Tell your neighbors. Tell your friends.

The goal is to plant thousands of new shade trees in greater Columbia to restore our urban canopy. 

About Beat the Heat

BEAT THE HEAT is a partnership between Columbia Green and the City of Columbia to GIVE AWAY shade trees to property owners in greater Columbia to aleviate urban heat and improve air quality.

Since our kickoff in July of 2024, we have given away almost 1,250 trees to property owners in greater Columbia.