Tree Plantings

Brighton Heights residents organize at least one TreeVitalize application each year, typically in the late Summer or Fall. These trees are typically awarded and planted by a team of local volunteers in the fall of the next year. Additionally, residents are organizing tree plantings in public parts and other lands based on opportunity and merit. If you are a property owner of any type in Brighton Heights, we would love to help you add more native trees to your land.

Want your own street or yard tree?

How does it work?

Residents work together to get tree request forms signed and submitted. TreeVitalize staff then assess the sites, cut the tree pits (3 x 10 ft) or locate a spot in the yard, dig the holes, deliver the trees, and then organize residents to plant them, providing all tools and mulch. Learn about recent TreeVitalize and other plantings in Brighton Heights below and get involved!

What is TreeVitalize?

TreeVitalize is a joint project of Allegheny County Parks, the City of Pittsburgh, Tree Pittsburgh, PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy.

April 27, 2024 TreeVitalize Planting

Brighton Heights was awarded 20 trees in 2023 but the planting was delayed until spring of 2024. This planing involved a greater variety of trees and sites across the neighborhood. Approximately 40 volunteers participates including neighborhood residents and members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and the Ruff Ryders Club. Thanks to the always excellent crew from Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Matt, Shawn, and Chris, and a special thanks to external volunteers for the gift of their time and energy.

November 9th, 2022 “Big Hitters” Planting at Brighton Heights Park

This planting was part of the “Power Hitters” program which is a partnership between the Pittsburgh Pirates, Duquesne Light Company (DLC), and Tree Pittsburgh. The program plants a tree in the Pittsburgh region for every Pirates' home run hit during the season. Brighton Heights residents joined staff from DLC and the Pirates to plant 14 trees, mostly bald cypress, linden, and a dawn redwood. This event was covered by various local media outlets.

• Watch coverage by CBS’s Pittsburgh affiliate KDKA News

• Learn more about the Power Hitters Program at DLC

October 22nd, 2022 TreeVitalize Planting

This TreeVitalize planting focused on Termon Ave between California Street and Brighton Road. In addition to a large number of volunteer residents, members of the Pittsburgh Chinese Cultural Center, and a Pitt Environmental Studies student joined the planting crew. This planting included 16 street trees, 15 on Termon Ave, and one around the corner on McClure Ave between Termon and Orchlee St.

November 6th, 2021 TreeVitalize Planting

This TreeVitalize planting focused on Orchlee St with additional trees planted on McClure St between Orchlee and Davis St, along Davis St, and on Massachusetts Ave just off Orchlee. Two staff from the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy lead a group of 10 resident volunteers to plant 12 trees over the course of a few hours.