News and Events

A stone bridge spanning a pond in Freedom Park

News & Announcements

(April 1, 2025) - Charlotte's Earth Month & Arbor Week Events: Celebrate with Us!
We're hosting a series of green-themed events throughout April to mark Earth Month (April), Arbor Week (April 21-26) and Arbor Day (April 26).

(Dec. 27, 2024) - Charlotte strives to tackle extreme heat, energy costs and increase sustainability in underserved communities
This article is Part 2 of an in-depth series by NC Health News discussing urban heat islands, their impact on historically underserved communities in NC and municipalities' efforts to address disparities. View part 1: Rising temperatures in Durham leaving many behind.

Upcoming Events

City of Charlotte Landscape Management hosts a variety of educational workshops and volunteer events throughout the year. Join us for Arbor Week in the spring, Pollinator Week in the summer and Fall-A-Palooza in the fall. New events, once they are scheduled, will appear below.