On February 5, 2026, Trees For Houston celebrated a historic milestone: the planting of its one-millionth tree.
In a ceremony at the historic Kellum-Noble House, Mayor John Whitmire and Chevron joined the organization to plant a ceremonial live oak. Executive Director Barry Ward called the milestone a “departure point” for the next million trees, representing 40 years of community dedication to building a cooler, healthier, and greener Houston for future generations.
