CoolCanopy free tree workshops
Spokane County property owners are invited to attend a free hands-on tree planting workshop.
Participants receive: A free tree, expert planting guidance, tree siting support using SCOUT mapping tools.
📍Location Spokane Conservation District
30 participants per workshop- first come, first served.
Get a Free Tree Through CoolCanopy
The Spokane Conservation District (SCD) is proud to offer the CoolCanopy Program, an initiative designed to grow a cooler, greener, and more resilient Spokane County through strategic tree planting.
Through CoolCanopy, Spokane County property owners can receive a free tree and access educational resources to help ensure long-term success. Trees provide lasting benefits including shade, cleaner air, wildlife habitat, stormwater management, energy savings, and improved community health.
Funded through the USDA Forest Service and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the CoolCanopy Program is helping expand tree canopy across Spokane County—one tree at a time.
Reserve your free tree and learn more about upcoming workshops in the section above.
Program Objectives
The Spokane Conservation District is committed to growing a healthier, more resilient Spokane County through increased tree canopy.
The CoolCanopy Program helps property owners plant trees that provide long-term environmental, economic, and community benefits. Trees help reduce summer heat, improve air quality, support wildlife habitat, manage stormwater, conserve energy, and enhance neighborhood livability.
By making free trees and educational resources available to Spokane County property owners, CoolCanopy aims to expand tree canopy throughout the county and empower residents to play an active role in creating greener, healthier communities for generations to come.
The Benefits of Tree Canopy
Trees play a vital role in creating healthy and sustainable
environments, offering numerous benefits that enhance the quality of life for communities.
Stormwater Management
Trees help reduce flooding by capturing rainwater and improving soil health.
Cooling
Shade from trees lower energy costs and reduce urban heat.
Air Quality
Trees absorb pollutants, improving the air we breathe.
Other Benefits
Wildlife habitats, increased property values, and stronger community connections.
This Program is Funded by
Partners
reserve your free tree
By participating in the CoolCanopy Program, you can help us create a greener, cooler, and healthier Spokane. Let’s work together to improve our environment and enhance the quality of life for all residents.
