The Park People

Welcome!

The Park People's mission is to work with communities to plant trees and improve parks for a healthy, resilient future.

We improve parks by raising funds for park projects, like the reconstruction of the Cranmer Park Sundial & Plaza, and we support the urban forest through our programs: Denver Digs Trees, Mile High Tree Champions, TreeForce, Community Forester, and the Park Legacy program.

Quick Links

Keep up with our activities. Become a Park Person. Join our Park Bench e-newsletter

Check out our blog for info on parks, trees, and our community

Checking on your tree in early spring, watch this video on how to check for signs of life: 'Dead or Alive?'

Retraining a Tree with Basal Shoots

Wondering what tree to plant? Check out our Best Trees for Denver list

Celebrate the birth of a child, the memory of a loved one, or a special event with a Tribute Tree or Paver

Denver Digs Trees testimonials

What's New

Did you miss the Earth Day Tree Sale or forget to pick up the tree you reserved through Denver Digs Trees?

Community Connectors worked to plant over 300 trees and 125 shrubs this fall in Denver's low canopy neighborhoods.

Read the Autumn 2023 Park Bench Newsletter!

New blog post! How Much Water Does Your Tree Need?

Watch our Yale University Forest Forum presentation on Community-Based Forestry

A Message from the Director: The Park People's commitment to creating a more equitable, just community

Upcoming Events

22Apr2023

Denver Digs Trees Distribution Day - RAIN, SNOW, OR SHINE!

4/22/2023 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Come get your baby trees! If you applied for a tree and have not heard from us regarding your approval status by April 15, please call our office at 303.722.6262 or email us at info@theparkpeople.org

We'd love to have your help distributing some 1500 baby trees to Denver residents. GO HERE to sign up to volunteer for Denver Digs.

22Apr2023

Earth Day Tree Sale

4/22/2023 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Shop the sale! Affordable prices on fruit and yard trees!

Details including time, locations, and tree species here

6May2023

Community Forester: Pruning Workshop

5/6/2023 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

If you've taken Trees 101, you're eligible to join us for Pruning. Learn the basics from Denver's City Foresters and then practice your skills in one of our local parks.

Call our office to enroll: 303.722.6262

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