Getting Started
Step 1- Download the
Tree Trails app on your tablet or smart phone, or visit the Tree Trails website.
Step 2- Identify an
area that meets the requirements of the contest.
This year there are 4
location categories to choose from:
1. School Campus (K-12
or College Campus)
2. Public Library
3. Unique Public Green
Spaces (Parks, greenbelts, arboretums etc.)
4. Walking Distance to
a Hospital or Assisted Living Facility
Step 3- Assemble your
group, gather your supplies, and hit the field!
The instructions in
the app tell you exactly what you’ll need and what steps to take to gather data
on your trees.
You’ll be measuring
the tree, identifying the species, and entering the GPS coordinates, and then
the app calculates all of the benefits for you!
Don’t worry if you’re
not a tree expert! The app gives you everything you need to successfully
complete a Tree Trail, no experience necessary.
Step 4- Submit the Texas
Arbor Day Tree Trails Contest Form, including the name you’ve given your Tree
Trail, the names of your group’s members, and the organization or community
that you represent. Additional Questions/Comments? Contact Texas A&M Forest
Service at education@tfs.tamu.edu