Come plant trees with us! Volunteers of all ages are invited to the annual Reforest the Bluegrass tree planting event. We’ll have music, food and fun for the whole family.
Reforest the Bluegrass AT HOME info below also!
2025 Event
Saturday, April 19 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Jacobson Park, 4001 Athens Boonesboro Road
Volunteers are needed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to plant seedlings. Volunteers should dress for the weather, including shoes or boots that can get muddy and wet.
Reforest the Bluegrass is a great opportunity for families, religious groups, scout troops, and social organizations to participate in a public service event. Participants will be trained how to properly plant seedlings.
Planting trees in the community decreases the amount of storm water runoff, which reduces soil erosion and pollution in our waterways and may lessen the effects of flooding. Trees also provide habitats for the many birds in our beautiful state, with over 300 birds thriving in our humid subtropical climate.
Reforest the Bluegrass at HOME!
Because 69% of land in Fayette County is privately owned, we need landowners to plant and maintain trees too! Improving Lexington’s tree canopy will take effort from everyone. Reforest at Home is an event where we give away free tree saplings to homeowners in Fayette County.
Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Pick up Locations
Charles Young Park | 540 E Third St
Jacobson Park (shelter 6) | 4001 Athens Boonesboro Rd
Shillito Park (aquatic center) | 300 W Reynolds Rd
Resources for planting your tree: