The Plant Kingdom is a locally owned and operated retail garden center in Louisville, KY. From the tiniest cactus to the tallest oak tree, from the toughest native plants to the rare exotics, you'll find the perfect plant from their exceptional variety of trees, shrubs, perennials, houseplants, annual flowers, vegetable crops, herbs, and more. 

During Tree Week 2023, The Plant Kingdom is offering 40% off the purchase of any deciduous tree!

Take a walk down Bardstown Road in the Highlands to learn about one of TreesLouisville's ambitious tree planting projects!

Since 2020, TreesLouisville has planted over 400 trees along Bardstown Road in the Highlands. To commemorate this effort and teach the public about these new trees, we have created the "Bardstown Road Tree Walk" - a self-guided tour highlighting many of these trees!

Want to participate? Simply walk along Bardstown Road between Highland Ave. and Trevilian Way. As you walk, you'll see informative tags hanging from the trees.

The "Bardstown Road Tree Walk" is organized by The Friends of Bardstown Road - an area non-profit that partnered with TreesLouisville on this initiative.

hosted by the University of Louisville

Although located in an urban area, the University of Lousiville's 309-acre park-like Belknap campus has over 2,500 trees representing over 130 species, many of which are native to our bioregion. UofL researchers and students have helped catalog over 1,740 individual trees just on the core of Belknap campus that represent a total of 117 species from 54 genera.

Take a self-guided 2-mile walking tour of some of the interesting and historical trees on Belknap campus! The map can be accessed online with your smartphone, tablet or any computer, or pick up a print version during business hours at the North Information Center, 1999 S. 1st St (call 502-852-6565 for information).

hosted by the Kentucky Science Center

When: Various showtimes throughout Tree Week (visit website below for details)

Where: Kentucky Science Center, 727 W. Main St., Louisville, 40202

Step off the beaten path and connect  to your inner trailblazer in this new adventure into the hidden wonders of the natural world. From Oregon's stunning coast to the ancient canyons of the Southwest, from the wilds of Alaska to the Appalachian Trail, explore the scenic byways, ancient homelands, secret gems and hidden trails of America's great outdoors - and discover the human connection we all share with the secret wonders of nature.

hosted by TreesLouisville

When: 9:00am - 12:00pm (or as long as trees are available)

Where: Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville KY 40213

Cost: FREE

TreesLouisville is kicking off Tree Week with a Tree Adoption event at the Zoo! Louisville-area residents can take home up to 2 trees per household.

500 1-gallon potted trees will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Species include: Overcup Oak, Northern Pecan, Persimmon, Tulip Poplar, Eastern Red Cedar, Redbud*.

*due to limited quantities,   only 1 per household permitted.

hosted by the Louisville Zoo

When: 9:00am-11:00am

Where: Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville 40213

Cost: $25 Adult/$20 Child (members) or $35 Adult/$30 Child (non-members)

Wake up with some of your favorite animals in this program that brings a special look into how the Zoo's animals start their day. Enjoy an exclusive keeper talk, a variety of breakfast treats like pastries and yogurt parfaits, activities, and plenty of fun as you say "good morning" to the Zoo.

This session will concentrate on arboreal pollinators at the zoo like their lemurs!

Advance registration is required.

hosted by Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve

When: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Where: Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve, 12501 Harmony Landing Rd. Goshen, KY 40026

Cost: FREE

Naturalist Jacob Crider will take you on a hike to discover the Trees of the Outer Bluegrass. Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve is situated in the Outer Bluegrass region of Kentucky, a physiographic region of limestone, rolling hills, and rich woodlands. Come hike with us and see a multitude of deciduous and coniferous trees and a variety of wildlife. 

On this 1.5-2 mile trek we will be learning about tree identification, uses, Kentucky forest ecosystems, foraging, and much more. Binoculars, cameras, and good hiking attire are encouraged.

hosted by Jefferson Memorial Forest

When: 10:00am-1:00pm

Where: 5305 1/2 Blevins Gap Rd., 40272

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Join Jefferson Memorial Forest to help mulch and water trees that were planted by Louisville ECHO school groups over the past five years! Mulching and watering are critical parts of tree care, especially during periods of low precipitation. Properly caring for these trees will help ensure their survival and improve the ecological health of our forests and the Louisville community.

For more information, contac John Studer at john.studer@louisvilleky.gov.

hosted by The Parklands of Floyds Fork

When: 10:00am-2:00pm

Where: The William F. Miles Trailhead in Beckley Creek Park (near the William F. Miles Community Garden, (38.2344460159,-85.4638478388))

Cost: FREE

In celebration of Tree Week, The Parklands will be opening up the North Chestnut Grove, in Beckley Creek Park, for a special stop-in tour. Over a century ago, an estimated 3-4 billion chestnut trees covered eastern North America. When a chestnut blight was introduced to the United States in 1904, the fungus killed nearly all mature American chestnuts - an event that has been called the greatest ecological disaster of the 20th century.

With a donation from George and Betty Gibbs, a grove of native and hybrid chestnuts was planted near the William F. Miles Trailhead in Beckley Creek Park in the hope of nurturing blight-resistant trees. Join Parklands' Horticulturalist on Saturday, October 7th between 10am-2pm to hear about highlights of the program, get questions answered, and learn more about efforts to grow blight-resistant trees!

When: 1:00pm-4:00pm

Where: Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest Visitor Center, 2075 Clermont Rd., Clermont, KY 40110

ECO Kids Discovery Days are offered every first and third Saturday of the month (weather permitting). E-C-O stands for Every Child Outside, whichis the best way for children of all ages to connect with the natural world.

ECO Kids Discovery days may include:

• Hands-On Discovery Stations, led by Volunteer Naturalists, from 1-4pm.
• Pop-Up Story Circles, because everything and everyone has a story. Watch for storytelling and story-sharing circles near the Visitor Center.
• Hike of the Day, led by a Bernheim guide, starts at 2pm and runs 45-60 minutes.

hosted by Yew Dell Botanical Gardens

When: 2:00pm-3:00pm

Where: Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old LaGrange Rd. Crestwood, KY 40014

meet at Red Barn Visitor Center

Cost: Free with general admission

Join Yew Dell Gardens for a hike along their Woodland Trails to learn some basic tree identification skills. Guests will take an easy hike while Yew Dell's top-notch team explains details about leaves, twigs, bark, and other features useful to identifying trees.

This walk is included with general admission; no advance registration is needed.

When: 1:00pm-4:30pm

Where: Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest Education Silos, 2075 Clermont Rd., Clermont, KY 40110

Cost: $20 (non-members) / $15 (members)

Explore miles of Bernheim hiking trails with their Volunteer Naturalists. These longer guided hikes will help you get more familiar with Bernheim and its trails.

Don't miss the chance to hike along Wilson Creek, which is only accessible to visitors with a guide! This 2-mile easy hike will likely surround you with the first hints of fall. After meeting near the Education Center Silos, participants will travel in a van to the Wilson Creek area.

Sturdy sole shoes, water, and bug spray are recommended. Tennis shoes are NOT recommended since the trail could be slippery in spots.

Registration required by 4pm the day prior to the program. Space is limited.

presented by the Louisville Free Public Library

When: 10:15am-11:15am

Where: St. Matthews-Eline Library, 3940 Grandview Ave., Louisville 40207

Cost: FREE

Join LFPL for tree-themed stories, songs, and activities for children ages 2-6!

hosted by Louisville Urban Forestry

When: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Where: AB Sawyer Park, 9200 Whipps Mill Rd. Louisville, KY 40242

Cost: FREE

Come pick up FREE MULCH at Urban Forestry and learn about proper mulching practices! No maximum or minimum amount. Please bring your own container (trailer, truck bed, buckets, garbage bins, etc.). Urban Forestry staff will assist with loading. Compost also available while supplies last. 

Parking lot is located behind 9200 Whipps Mill Rd. Follow the signs for free mulch. Please wait to pull up to the mulch pile until directed by a staff member.

hosted by Olmsted Parks Conservancy

When: 2:30pm-4:30pm

Where: Shelby Park, at the playground on the east side of the park (Clay St.), around the corner from 600 E. Oak St.

Cost: FREE

Meet at the Shelby Park playground for this family-friendly event!

Kids will get to enjoy a pop-up play environment with loose parts and natural materials for fort building and obstacle courses, and get to discuss the various tree species in the surrounding area.

For more information, contact Matt Spalding at matt.spalding@olmstedparks.org.

When: 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Where: Highland Middle School, 1700 Norris Pl. Louisville, KY 40205

Cost: FREE

Walking in an urban forest is a blast during this fun and informative walk through the Highlands with educator Ms. Lauren! The walk will start at Highland Middle School's garden (off Stevens Ave.) and walk to exemplary examples of tree-mendous trees. We'll talk about the habitat our trees provide as well as little-known facts about some of our most popular poplars (and able maples, and outstanding oaks as well)!

For more information, contact host Lauren Dowell at lauren.dowell@jefferson.kyschools.us.

presented by the Louisville Free Public Library

When: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Where: Southwest Regional Library, 9725 Dixie Hwy., Louisville 40272

Cost: FREE

Join LFPL for a tree-themed Family Storytime to share stories and songs, and engage in creative activities. 

Ages 3-8 and their families.

hosted by West Sixth NuLu

When: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Where: West Sixth NuLu, 817 E. Market St. 40206

Cost: Free ($10 suggested donation)

Celebrate Louisville Tree Week with West Sixth Yoga! Join us for a donation-based yoga class at West Sixth NuLu on Monday, October 9th and stick around after for a drink. All donations and a percentage of beer/beverage sales after class will go to TreesLouisville.

Class will be a 60-minute, tree-themed yoga practice and meditation. Beginners welcome. Please bring your own yoga mat!

hosted by the Louisville Air Pollution Control District

When: 7:00pm

Where: Online webinar

Cost: FREE

Please join the Air Pollution Control District for the latest webinar in their Clearing The Air Workshop Series. This webinar will explore how trees and vegetation reduce energy use, remove pollution from the air, and reduce urban heat.

The workshop will consist of a presentation followed by a Q&A session.

https://louisvilleky.webex.com/louisvilleky/j.php?MTID=mf1eacec07bea4646cd2298b5f385191f

Webinar password: RVym3gsW6g3 (78963479 from phones and video systems)

hosted by The Parklands of Floyds Fork

When: 8:30am

Where: Brown-Forman Silo Center at Turkey Run Park, 8703 Stout Rd. Louisville, KY 40291

Cost: FREE

This monthly morning walk will meet at trek all over The Parklands exploring their 50+ miles of trails and nearly 4,000 acres. Each month features a new trail or route. Bring your personal travel mug and fill up on coffee before the hike and enjoy a leisurely stroll! This ranger-led hike will walk at a relaxed pace to encourage conversation while sipping our morning coffee. Bring a friend or come solo and join the Parklands community!

Meet the rangers at the Brown-Forman Silo Center in Turkey Run Park at 8:30am for a leisurely walk on the PawPaw and Chinkapin Trails. The walk will be on a dirt surface; this is one of the longest Walking Club hikes and will be 5 miles round trip. One of the Parklands' Interpretive Rangers will be waiting with coffee and the hike will begin at 8:45am.

No registration required.

hosted by Olmsted Parks Conservancy

When: 9:00am-11:00am

Where: Shawnee Park main pavilion (on the one-way loop at the far end from Broadway and 4500 Southwestern Parkway)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Volunteers will meet at Shawnee Park and discuss best practices for growing healthy trees, then mulch young trees, pull weeds, reset irrigation wells, prune as needed, collect downed limbs, and other tasks. Olmsted Parks Conservancy will provide gloves, tools, and guides in this morning service project.

For more information, contact Matt Spalding at matt.spalding@olmstedparks.org.

hosted by Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest

When: 9:00am-4:00pm

Where: Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest Playcosystem, 2075 Clermont Rd,. Clermont, KY 40110

Cost: Bernheim's suggested entrance fee is a $15 donation per vehicle. Use the secret password "Play for Health" and enter for free.

Bernheim's Children At Play Network and Kentucky Child Health and Climate Advocates are teaming up to host a Day of Play at Bernheim! Human health is linked to environmental health; planting more trees and protecting the ones already living in our communities is one way to protect our own health. A healthy tree canopy cools the urban environment and protects us from the harmful effects of heat-related illnesses.

During this Day of Play you can meet other play advocates, including pediatricians with the American Academy of Pediatricians, members of Kentucky Child Health & Climate Advocates, play facilitators from Bernheim and others. Please join us for this partnership event in support of trees, children, play, outdoors, and health!

hosted by Louisville Urban Forestry

When: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Where: Victory Park, 1051 S. 23rd St. Louisville, KY 40210

Volunteers needed! 

Join Louisville Urban Forestry in pruning the corridors of the California neighborhood and learn the basics of tree maintenance. Gloves, safety glasses, safety vests, and water refill station provided. Please bring a water bottle, closed-toed shoes, and weather-appropriate clothing!

For more information, contact Community Forestry Supervisor Katie Karl (katie.karl@louisvilleky.gov, 502-398-1996).

hosted by Olmsted Parks Conservancy

When: 11:00am-12:00pm

Where: Shawnee Park main pavilion (on the one-way loop road, at the far end from Broadway and 4500 Southwestern Parkway)

Cost: FREE

Meet at Shawnee Park and learn from an Olmsted Parks Conservancy arborist about many of the beautiful and interesting trees located in the park: the pine collection, the floodplain trees along the Ohio River, and 100-year oaks in the open landscape.

hosted by the Louisville Audubon Society

When: 5:00pm-7:00pm

Where: Iroquois Park; park and meet at the Iroquois Amphitheater lot by the water fountains

Cost: FREE

Come join Louisville Audubon Society Board Member Jacob Crider on a hike through the forests and meadows of the beautiful and breathtaking Iroquois Park. During this program, attendees will walk from the bottom of the hill through heavily wooded slopes of Oak-Hickory and Beech-Maple forests, to the top of the park to explore the meadow on Burnt Knob. Here we can spot many species of birds and learn about the wide variety of native trees and shrubs we have in Louisville, with species like Hackberry, Persimmon, Sumac, Sweetgum, Willow and Sassafras. During the hike, expect to learn fun facts about Kentucky's wildlife, some history of Iroquois Park, and of course - trees!

Binoculars are encouraged for best wildlife viewing.

hosted by Louisville Trivia and Atrium Brewing

When: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Where: Atrium Brewery Logan Street Taproom, 1154 Logan St., Louisville KY 40204

Cost: FREE

Branch out during Tree Week to Atrium Brewing's Logan Street Taproom for TREEvia, hosted by Louisville Trivia! Team up to win if you make it to first or second place. This is a FREE event!

Stumped on what to order? Atrium has spruced up their menus with more options to sip and snack on!

hosted by Louisville Parks & Recreation

When: 9:00am-2:00pm

Where: Joe Creason Park, 1297 Trevilian Way, 40213

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Join Louisville Parks & Recreation to plant, mulch and water approximately 90 5-6ft native trees at Joe Creason Park and help increase our city's urban tree canopy and reduce the need for mowing within our parks system. All age groups are welcome!

Meet at the planting location on the hillside to the south of the Louisville Parks & Recreation administration office building. Parking is available at the corner of Sheridan Ave. and Ridgefield Rd. and throughout the park.

hosted by TreesLouisville

When: 10:00am-12:00pm

Where: George Unseld Early Learning Center, 5216 Ilex Ave. 40213

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Join TreesLouisville to beautify the campus of Unseld Early Learning Center and mulch the dozens of trees that have been planted at the school since 2015!

No experience required - gloves and tools will be provided.

hosted by the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Society of Black Seminarians

When: 4:00pm-5:00pm

Where: Gardencourt Rose Garden, 1044 Alta Vista Rd., Louisville 40205

(weather permitting - will be hosted in the Winn Center in the event of rain)

Cost: FREE

Engage in the healthy mental, spiritual, and physical practice of yoga amongst the trees at the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary!

Yoga instructor and MDiv student Mary Mitchell will teach this class. Please bring your own mat!

Contact Jeanique.Mitchell@lpts.edu or Deidre.Allen@lpts.edu for more information.

hosted by Louisville Grows in partnership with The Giving Grove community orchard program

When: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Where: The Orchards of Beechmont, 4505 S. 3rd St. 40214

Please park at the Thornton's gas station across the street

Cost: FREE

Come join Louisville Grows at the Orchards of Beechmont to learn about fruit tree varieties that thrive in our climate and how you can start a community orchard of your own!

For more information, contact Madeline Marchal at gardens@louisvillegrows.org.

presented by the Louisville Free Public Library

When: 10:15am-11:00am

Where: Jeffersontown Library, 10635 Watterson Trail, Jeffersontown, 40299

Cost: FREE

Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft all about birds and the wonderful trees they call home.

Ages 2-3

presented by the Louisville Free Public Library

When: 11:00am-11:45am

Where: Jeffersontown Library, 10635 Watterson Trail, Jeffersontown, 40299

Cost: FREE

Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft all about birds and the wonderful trees they call home.

Ages 3-5

presented by University of Louisville Sustainability Council and Louisville Lots of Food

When: 12:00pm

Where: Meet outside Gottschalk Hall, University of Louisville, 2226 W. Centennial Blvd. Louisville 40208

Cost: FREE

The University of Louisville Sustainability Council is teaming up with Louisville Lots of Food to host this hands-on workshop.

Come learn how to identify, collect, process and enjoy some of our area's common (and delicious!) tree nuts.

We'll get hands-on and everyone will get to taste these arboreal treats!

Be prepared to walk for about 20 minutes total. Rain or shine.

The workshop will gather at noon on the southeast corner of the Humanities Quad in front of Gottschalk Hall, tour some of the campus to visit nut trees and end at the Garden Commons for a nut-processing demonstration.

presented by the University of Louisville

When: 3:00pm

Where: Microsoft Teams virtual meeting

Cost: FREE

Mitigation efforts for Urban Heat Islands (UHIs) have been the subject of various atmospheric modeling, observational, and regional policy research projects for many years. The city of Louisville, Kentucky, in particular has been the focus of such modeling studies as well as targeted field studies that assess the UHI and other urban-related health hazards and evaluate mitigation efforts. The success of UHI mitigation efforts (e.g., greening, cool pavements, etc.) largely depends on accurate measurements of the UHI, including trends in its magnitude and spatial extent. 

To accomplish this task in the city of Louisville, five weather stations were deployed across an approximately 30 km stretch over Jefferson County in spring and summer of 2023. Another component of the network is a high-density array across a “pocket park” (Founder’s Square) in the urban core of the city. This park-scale network not only serves as an urban core node in the county-wide network, but it also captures the meteorological variations across a small site that is the target of an intense urban greening initiative, the Trager MicroForest Project.

This presentation will provide a brief review of county-wide network results over the summer of 2023 as well as the role of the trees and green spaces in mitigating urban heat. Data from a targeted deployment, where a portable weather station was deployed in a nearby asphalt parking lot during a heat wave, will also be explored.

presented by TreesLouisville

When: 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Where: Whitehall Historic Home, 3110 Lexington Rd. 40206

Each year, TreesLouisville teams up with a cohort of Landscape Architecture students from the University of Kentucky on a service learning project to develop thoughtful landscape plans for upcoming TreesLouisville planting projects.

Stop by this open house to meet the students as they share their designs and learn how a TreesLouisville project is made - from concept to installation - then VOTE on your favorite!

Free appetizers and beverages will be provided; $5 donation suggested.

hosted by Louisville Parks and Recreation

When: 5:00pm-7:00pm

Where: George Rogers Clark Lodge, 1024 Thruston Ave., Louisville 40217

Cost: FREE

Join Louisville Parks and Recreation for arts, games, refreshments and fun on Thursday, Oct. 12th from 5-7pm at the George Rogers Clark Park Lodge, the former site of Mulberry Hill, which was the home of the Clark family for nearly 100 years.

Parks & Recreation will also be hosting a volunteer cleanup event at the bald cypress tree, which is believed to be Louisville's oldest tree and, as legend has it, formed from the riding crop of George Rogers Clark himself.

For more information, contact Jon Reiter at jon.reiter@louisvilleky.gov.

presented by Yew Dell Botanical Gardens

When: 6:00pm-7:30pm

Where: Online (hosted on Zoom)

Cost: $25 (Yew Dell members) / $35 (non-members)

Join Julia Kachanova, University of Louisville PhD Biology student, for an engaging lecture on cultivating urban orchards and food-producing plants and nurturing these green spaces, even with limited resources. Learn about plant selection and other gardening techniques to ensure bountiful yields in your very own urban oasis. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this lecture will empower you to create and sustain thriving food-producing landscapes in the heart of the city.

Zoom login information will be sent prior to the session. As this is a virtual workshop, friends and family are welcome to watch together under one login.

hosted by Logan Street Market

When: 6:00pm

Where: Logan Street Market, 1001 Logan St., Louisville 40204

Cost: FREE

Logan Street Market will be kicking off a multi-day Tree Week celebration with family-friendly tree-themed bingo. Bring friends and family and play to win prizes!

How to get there: The Main Lot parking lot is caddy-corner from the Market on the northwest corner of Logan and Kentucky Streets with 2 electric car charging stations, and van accessible parking spots. This is a paid lot.

Free street parking is readily available surrounding our building. 

There are 30 minute convenience spots available directly in front of the Logan St Main Entrance. 

Handicap spot in front of main entrance

hosted by the Louisville Zoo

When: 8:30am-10:30am

Where: Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville 40213

Cost: $20 Adult/$12 Child (members), $30 Adult/$20 Child (non-members), Age 2 and under: $0

So many different animals live in the forests around the world. Join the Louisville Zoo to learn more about all the different forest dwellers from rainforests to deciduous forests. The Zoo has animal ambassadors from every forest biome!

Advance registration is required. Intended audience: Children ages 2-6 and their trusted adults.

When: 9:00am-3:00pm

Where: Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest Visitor Center, 2075 Clermont Rd., Clermont, KY 40110

Fall is the best time of year to plant your landscape - it gives roots plenty of time to establish before the spring flourish!

This year's plant sale at Bernheim will offer a mix of woody species, both native and non-native.

NEW offering this year - native perennial plug kits will be sold online in advance of the plant sale and available for pick up on the day of the sale.

When: 6:00pm

Where: Iroquois Park, meet at Riding Stables Parking Lot near intersection of Dogwood Rd. and Sanders Gate Rd.

Take an evening walk in Iroquois Park and get a guided tour of the park's hidden old growth forest.

This event will include less than 1 mile of walking and will take approximately 1 hour.

For more information, contact host Joe Walker at jurbanw@bellsouth.net.

hosted by Logan Street Market

When: 5:00pm-8:00pm

Where: Logan Street Market, 1001 Logan St., Louisville 40204

Cost: FREE

In honor of Tree Week, Logan Street Market will be hosting a Family Fun Night, including nature crafts, a free play zone, and a tree movie showing at 6pm!

Hosted by Jefferson Memorial Forest

When: 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Where: 12408 Holsclaw Hill Rd., Fairdale, KY 40118  (Horine Reservation main parking lot)

Cost: FREE

Come explore the Horine Reservation trees at Jefferson Memorial Forest on a dusk hike with volunteer Brian Whitehouse. Participants will get a chance to learn more about the crepuscular creatures that utilize trees as their home in the forest!

Program meets at the Horine Reservation Parking lot. Hike will be no more than 1.5 miles and on easy terrain.

Presented by Louisville Downtown Partnership

When: 8:45pm (sundown)

Where: Brown Forman Amphitheater, 1301 River Road, 40202

Parking located in the tan and turquoise lots at Waterfront Park.

Cost: FREE

Based on the famous book by Dr. Seuss, this movie features the story of a 12-year old boy searching for the Lorax, a grumpy but charming creature who "speaks for the trees".

This free outdoor movie screening will take place at the Brown Forman Amphitheater, located on the waterfront of the Ohio River, with beautiful trees and the sunset as the gorgeous backdrop. All visitors are welcome; the movie will begin at sundown with a lemonade stand, popcorn and snacks to purchase. 

Bring a blanket and chairs and celebrate Louisville Tree Week with this classic tale of environmental stewardship.

hosted by the Louisville Zoo

When: 8:30am-10:30am

Where: Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville 40213

Cost: $20 Adult/$12 Child (members), $30 Adult/$20 Child (non-members), Age 2 and under: $0

So many different animals live in the forests around the world. Join the Zoo to learn more about all the different forest dwellers from rainforests to deciduous forest. The Zoo has animal ambassadors from every forest biome!

Advance registration is required. Indended audience: Children ages 2-6 and their trusted adults.

hosted by the Louisville Nature Center and Louisville Urban Forestry

When: 9:00am

Where: Louisville Nature Center, 3745 Illinois Ave., Louisville KY 40213

The Louisville Nature Center will have 500 trees, courtesy of Louisville Metro Urban Forestry, to give away! Limit two trees per address; recipients must live in Jefferson County; proof of address required. Trees are available on a first come, first served basis.

Species available: American Sycamore, Swamp White Oak, American Hornbeam, Blackgum, Serviceberry, Paw Paw, Sweetbay Magnolia. 

All trees are in 3-gallon pots.

When: 9:00am

Where: Joe Creason Park, 1297 Trevilian Way, 40213

Meet at the bottom of the hill on the Trevilian Way side.

Cost: FREE

Come out to Joe Creason Park during Tree Week to enjoy the beauty and benefits of trees while you run!

Parkruns are free, weekly, timed events that take place across the world and are organized by local volunteers. All paces are welcome, as are children and dogs (one dog per human and only on a handheld leash, please). 

When: 9:30am-12:00pm

Where: Alex R. Kennedy Elementary, 4515 Taylorsville Rd., Louisville, 40220

Volunteers needed!

Ready to get your hands dirty? Join TreesLouisville to plant some of the first trees of the season at our next JCPS project at Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School! All levels of experience are welcome to join - training will be provided.

Contact volunteer@treeslouisville.org   with questions.

When: 10:00am-6:00pm

Where: Hess' Landscaping & Nursery, 1136 Logan St. 40204

Enjoy this Fall Fair with live music all day, food trucks and lots and lots of local vendors displaying and demonstrating their goods and crafts! The event will take place within the nursery mostly outside among their beautiful plants, flowers, shrubs and trees.

Hosted by Waterfront Botanical Gardens

When: 10:30am - 12:00pm

Where: Cave Hill Cemetery, Baxter Avenue gate

Cost: $16  ($13 Waterfront Botanical Gardens members)

Cave Hill Cemetery's horticulturist and arborist lead you through the historic avenues that run among the solemn graves. Ride along on an open-air wagon as the tour guides share the legacy and unique characteristics of many of our region's most lauded specimen trees, right at the seasonal peak of their fall colors.

hosted by Logan Street Market

When: 11:00am-4:00pm

Where: Logan Street Market, 1001 Logan St., Louisville 40204

Celebrate Tree Week at Logan Street Market! On Saturday, stop by the market for activities including a guided tree canvas painting, tree-themed crafts, and a tree story time at 1:00pm!

When: 10:30am

Where: Logan Street Market, 1001 Logan St, Louisville 40204

Cost: FREE

Stop by Logan Street Market on Sunday morning for a tree-themed movie showing - including popcorn!

hosted by Yew Dell Botanical Gardens

When: 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Where: Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old LaGrange Rd., Crestwood, KY 40014

meet at Red Barn Visitor Center

Cost: $60 (Yew Dell members) / $70 (non-members)

Hanna Barnhart, the artist behind Owen & Mae at Mellwood Art Center and presenter of Yew Dell's Spring Floral Watercolor Painting workshop, returns for Louisville Tree Week with a session focused on painting trees. Participants will learn the basics of watercolor painting and how to apply it to create a beautiful tree painting that you can be proud of. Explore your love of nature and expand your creativity in this two-hour beginner friendly class all while enjoying the beautiful sights of Yew Dell Botanical Gardens.