The Save the Rain Tree Planting Program has developed a robust tree planting strategy for neighborhoods throughout the City of Syracuse. This collaborative initiative supports the planting of thousands of trees!

Onondaga County Save the Rain, Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County and Syracuse Parks Department are partnering to identify planting sites and to coordinate tree planting and care. After the tree is planted, the City of Syracuse will oversee watering and pruning of trees. There will be workshops and volunteer planting events to educate interested residents in how to plant and care for their tree.

Trees are an important aspect of Save the Rain. Trees naturally soak up stormwater and use the precipitation to feed their root systems. A tree canopy slows the rainwater with its leaves allowing the soil to become fully saturated with water. The tree is then able to absorb more rain water and reduce runoff entering the sewer system.

Over 7,500 trees have been planted to date under the Save the Rain program.

Do you want a tree?

If you or someone you know is interested in having a tree planted, please contact Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County (315) 424-9485 ext. 250 or email jjk336@cornell.edu.

Download the Tree Planting Program brochure

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Want to learn more about the Urban Forest of Syracuse?

Save the Rain Tree Planting Project Pages:

Arbor Day 2011 – Bellevue Academy Tree Planting

Schiller Park Community Tree Planting

Union and Demong Parks – Community Tree Planting

Court Woodlawn Tree Planting

Street Tree Program 2011

Arbor Day 2012 – Hughes Magnet School Tree Planting

Street Tree Program 2012