Boulder County’s Residential Urban Forestry Program
Growing Shade is a pilot program that plants and cares for new trees in disproportionately impacted communities. By expanding tree canopy, Growing Shade reduces extreme heat, improves air quality and public health, and makes our communities better prepared for climate change.
In 2025, Growing Shade planted approximately 100 new trees on residential properties in Longmont’s Loomiller, West Point, and Lanyon neighborhoods. Growing Shade is designed to be a scalable, equity-centered model that may expand to other communities, starting in 2026.
Growing Shade is a partnership between Boulder County OSCAR, the City of Longmont, the PLAY Boulder Tree Trust, and the Longmont Neighborhood Group Leaders Association.