Mid-City

Upcoming Events

Planting | Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 9am-1pm | Sign up to volunteer here.

Information for Residents

SOUL is bringing free trees to Mid-City and your property may be on the list. When SOUL is planting in your area, you’ll see us on your block. If your property has a qualifying right-of-way, we will select a tree for your address, mail you a letter, and leave a door hanger. The letter will include your tree species, your scheduled planting date, and a deadline to opt out if you’d rather not have a tree planted. At any point in the process, you may contact SOUL to opt out, discuss your tree selection, ask questions, or request a yard or backyard tree.

What to expect:

• We plant native, water-loving trees that thrive in the New Orleans climate. Each tree is carefully selected with your specific location in mind and placed to avoid risks and conflicts with utilities.
• Planting season runs from October through March, with exact dates announced a few weeks in advance.
• We buy trees a few weeks before planting day. If you don’t want a tree, please tell us early. This helps us order the right number.
• Trees are planted by SOUL volunteers or our contractor, Audubon Tree Care.
• SOUL will plant your tree, water it for one year, and provide light maintenance (such as mulching and straightening) at no cost.

Questions? Want to opt out? Interested in a tree for your yard or back yard? We’d love to hear from you.

Call or text (504) 233-4639 (Mon-Thurs, 9am-5pm) or email us at trees@soulnola.org to get in touch.