At Columbia Green, we recognize the value of nature in all shapes and sizes. From planting native trees to funding green spaces across the city, we are proud to support a variety of initiatives that improve our urban habitat.
Our Programs
Our Beat the Heat program is designed around our goal to plant one square mile of shade trees in our community. By planting and maintaining one of our free trees, you can be part of the solution to beat urban heat by helping us develop our city’s canopy!
Columbia Green Community Grants
Beat the Heat, Plant a Tree
Green spaces are essential to healthy urban habitats, providing critical support for wildlife and pollinators. We’re proud to champion local initiatives by investing in community projects that nurture people, animals, and our ecosystem.
Trees for Campuses
Our Trees for Campuses program provides schools, churches, and other nonprofit properties with up to 50 free shade trees. This initiative scales up our Beat the Heat, Plant a Tree program by providing the benefits of shade trees to larger groups of students, congregations, and the community at large.
The Festival of Gardens
Columbia Green’s Festival of Gardens is an annual fundraiser that supports our urban canopy and green space initiatives. Each year, we invite community members to tour a Columbia neighborhood that features local gardening and green space efforts.