The City of Greeley Forestry Division manages the Share the Shade program to promote and increase tree-planting efforts in Greeley neighborhoods. Healthy trees improve air quality, enhance community wellness, increase property values, provide shade and protect water resources.
The program allows city residents to add up to two trees to their property for $50 each or for free by volunteering. Residents, churches, non-profit organizations and homeowner associations (HOAs) have until Nov. 1 to apply for the program with trees planted in spring. Applicants can choose from a variety of shade canopy, ornamental and evergreen trees.
The program offers a variety of $50 trees. In addition:
- The City of Greeley covers the remaining expenses, including supplies, delivery and professional installation by city staff with the help of volunteers.
- Applicants who help plant trees in the spring can obtain a full refund of their tree purchase with a minimum of four hours of volunteer time provided to the program.
- Planting locations must allow ample space at maturity free from conflicts with overhead or underground utility service lines and with adequate distance from structures, traffic signs and existing trees, regardless of ownership.
- Property landscapes must have an active irrigation system or be adequately cared for to provide the best chance of long-term survivability of trees.
Since the program’s beginning in 2021, Forestry staff and volunteers have planted 340 trees on 217 properties throughout the community.
For details and the online application, please visit greeleygov.com/forestry. For additional information, contact the City of Greeley Forestry Division at 970.351.5150.