City to Host Treetops & Tombstones Event on Saturday, April 25

Published on April 23, 2026

What

Treetops & Tombstones: Charlotte’s “Super Natural” Arboretum

City of Charlotte Landscape Management invites the media to attend a special guided tour of historic Elmwood Cemetery, which is also a certified arboretum. Attendees will learn how to identify local trees and hear fascinating stories about the historical figures buried at the cemetery. This popular event fills up every year and draws strong community interest.

Charlotte’s tree canopy is a jewel in its crown and needs the community’s help to keep it healthy and vibrant. This event sparks curiosity about trees, encourages residents to plant new trees and raises awareness of how trees support cooler, cleaner and healthier neighborhoods.

The initiative is part of a broader effort to reach communities of every demographic, rebuild the canopy for future generations and promote the city’s free street tree program, which provides tree planting and maintenance in city rights-of-way at no cost to residents.

Who

Erin Oliverio, Landscape Management Division Manager

Laurie Reid, Charlotte City Arborist

Bill Bibby, Cemeteries Supervisor

When

Saturday, April 25, 9-11 a.m. 

Where

Historic Elmwood Cemetery (Cedar Street entrance)

264 North Cedar Street

Charlotte, NC, 28202

Parking

The tour starts at the grave of Randolph Scott. Please enter using the Cedar Street entrance and avoid parking right inside the cemetery gates. Please refer to this map for detailed parking instructions.