1,000 trees planted.
A greener Trenton is growing.
Together, residents and community partners are building a cooler, healthier, more beautiful city—one tree at a time.
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Planting goal achieved September 2026
Trees for Trenton is a community effort to address environmental justice and make Trenton a more beautiful and livable city.
A milestone worth celebrating
Trees for Trenton has reached its goal of planting 1,000 shade trees across the city’s streets and parks. Supported by a $1.3 million grant through the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Natural Climate Solutions Grant Program, this collaborative effort is expanding access to shade and strengthening Trenton’s urban forest.
Planting is an important beginning. Caring for these trees as they grow will help ensure lasting benefits for Trenton’s neighborhoods.
Community Events & Updates
Explore planting locations across Trenton’s streets and parks.
Completed or scheduled planting locations include North Broad Street, Academy Street, Cadwalader Park, and West State Street.
Planting locations were determined based on a variety of factors, primarily a lack of existing tree canopy cover and suitability for trees based on available sidewalk space and absence of overhead wires.
Meet Trenton’s new trees.
American Hornbeam
Small native shade tree
American Linden
Large ornamental shade tree
Blackgum / Tupelo
Medium native shade tree
Hackberry
Medium native shade tree
Who we are
Trees for Trenton is a collaborative initiative led by the New Jersey Conservation Foundation
in partnership with the
City of Trenton, Isles, the New Jersey Tree Foundation,
The Watershed Institute, andOutdoor Equity Alliance.
Together with residents, we are working toward a greener, healthier, more equitable Trenton.
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Partners
