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Charlotte is on a mission to stay green, and this week on The Backyard Naturalists, we're digging into how Trees Charlotte is making it happen! As an award-winning podcast hosted by certified nature lovers—including Master Naturalists and Wildlife Ambassadors—we're thrilled to welcome Heather Brent, an urban forest educator, to talk all things trees.

Trees Charlotte has planted and given away over 60,000 trees since 2012, working toward an ambitious goal of 50% tree canopy coverage by 2050. In this episode, Heather shares how the organization engages the community, selects trees, and uses creative initiatives like the Charlotte Without Trees campaign and Treasure Tree program to inspire action. Plus, find out how you can score a free tree, get involved, and help protect the urban canopy!

Tune in for an episode filled with expert insights, fun stories from tree giveaway events, and easy ways to make a difference—one tree at a time!

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