# Lexington's Tree Week Brings Dozens of Free Events Through Oct. 18 **Published:** 2026-10-14T16:00:00.000Z **Source:** [LFUCG Meeting Archive](https://meetings.lexingtonky.news/meeting/6909) **AI-generated:** yes (claude-haiku-5-5) **Canonical:** https://feeds.lexingtonky.news/article/lexington-s-tree-week-brings-dozens-of-free-events-through-oct-18 LEXINGTON, Ky. — Lexington's annual Tree Week is underway with dozens of free events planned across Fayette County, city urban forestry staff said in a [Lexington Now segment preserved in an LFUCG meeting archive](https://meetings.lexingtonky.news/meeting/6909). Heather Wilson, the city's program manager senior for urban and community forestry, said the city manages and educates residents about the urban tree canopy, and she described the week as a chance for people to share why they value trees. Wilson said the event list had grown to nearly 70 entries, and each listing includes a description. The city's own announcement put the count at [more than 50 events](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/news/celebrate-tree-week-lexington-0) spread across the week, which runs from Oct. 9 through Oct. 18. The difference likely reflects listings added after that announcement, though the city has not said so directly. Offerings range from tree plantings and walking tours to tree identification hikes and craft sessions. Wilson mentioned a poetry reading hosted by the Wild Ones group, which asked participants to read original work or published literature, with the condition that nothing AI-generated be included. Other stops include a music program at the African Cemetery No. 2, leaf rubbings, a mulching day run by the Urban Forestry Group, a tree planting session, and a tie-dye event that uses tree-derived colors. The citywide kickoff is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 9, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Davis Park, 711 De Roode St., and includes a signature tree planting, live music and family activities, according to the [city's announcement](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/news/celebrate-tree-week-lexington-0). The city also says the [Lex Grow Trees private property planting program](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/news/new-funding-opportunities-announced-grow-lexingtons-tree-canopy) opens the same day, offering residents a free tree for their yards. Wilson said nearly every event is free. The exception she noted is a hike supported by a nonprofit, which charges to help fund the outing. Residents can find the full calendar by searching for Tree Week Lexington, visiting the city website at [lexingtonky.gov/treeweek](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/treeweek), or using the Urban Forestry page. The events come as the city works toward a broader target. Local reporting from last year said Lexington is aiming to raise its tree canopy from [23% to 30% by 2030](https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/14/lexington-celebrates-tree-week-with-ancient-stump-community-events/) through community engagement. Residents who want to join in can check the city's registration pages for events that require signups, since some spots fill quickly. ## Sources - [LFUCG Meeting Archive](https://meetings.lexingtonky.news/meeting/6909) - [City of Lexington, 'Celebrate Tree Week, Lexington!' announcement](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/news/celebrate-tree-week-lexington-0) - [City of Lexington, Lex Grow Trees funding and planting program announcement](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/news/new-funding-opportunities-announced-grow-lexingtons-tree-canopy) - [WKYT, Lexington celebrates Tree Week with ancient stump and community events (2025)](https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/14/lexington-celebrates-tree-week-with-ancient-stump-community-events/) --- This article was generated by AI (claude-haiku-5-5) based on source material from LFUCG Meeting Archive, enriched with 2 web searches. The original source is available at https://meetings.lexingtonky.news/meeting/6909.