Upcoming Events

Don’t Miss Tree Week!
The Kentucky Arborist Association is excited to invite you to the KYTCC Tree Climbing Championship in Shelby Park, Oct 10–11!

This high-energy competition draws arborists, tree care professionals, and community members from across the region. The main competition takes place Saturday, Oct 11, and community partners will be tabling that day.

Louisville Grows will be on site with our information table and hosting a hands-on activity: Leaf Man! Work together to gather leaves and bring your own Leaf Man portrait to life.

Join us for this two-part training to become a certified Citizen Forester during Tree Week!

Part 1: Virtual Training – Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2025 | 6:00pm
Learn the fundamentals of urban forestry, tree planting, and the role of Citizen Foresters.

Part 2: Hands-On Planting – Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 | 10:00am-noon
Put your skills into action by planting trees alongside the Louisville Grows team and community volunteers.

Celebrate sustainability and community at the annual Louisville Earth Walk - a family-friendly walk and tabling event that raises awareness for 10 local environmental organizations, including Louisville Grows.

Learn more and donate to Earth Walk at: https://louisvilleearthwalk.org

Join Louisville Grows to help us improve the health of the residents and increase the greenery along River Road and in the City of Glenview! Trained Citizen Foresters will lead groups of volunteers to properly plant trees on public and residential properties. No experience is necessary, everyone is welcome to come play in the dirt with us!

To register, go to https://tinyurl.com/PlantGlenview

Join Louisville Grows to help us increase the tree-canopy in the Cardinal Harbour neighborhood. Trained Citizen Foresters will lead groups of volunteers to properly plant trees on public and residential properties. No experience is necessary, everyone is welcome to come play in the dirt with us!

To register, go to https://tinyurl.com/CHPlantingVolunteer

Louisville Grows, in collaboration with The Urban Design Studio, Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute at the University of Louisville, and Parks Alliance presents a day of learning about the benefits of microforests and the role of trees in urban environments with Watterson Elementary School. Students will explore how these small, densely planted forests can enhance biodiversity, improve air quality, and contribute to the development of community green spaces.

Students will first stop by the Trager Microforest, then head to Alberta O. Jones Park to see our newly planted microforest there.
(Note: This event is not open to the public.)