Beat the Heat Plant a Tree | Columbia News

Columbia’s Beat the Heat—Plant a Tree initiative is rolling out free native shade trees to every household, aiming to restore lost tree cover and boost public health. With tree loss hitting 22% in 18 years, this effort tackles heat, pollution, and stormwater while cutting healthcare costs and boosting property values. Join the free educational event on Sept. 12 at the Busby Street Community Center to learn how trees heal communities—and take home your own tree for a greener, healthier future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0c2234d6de5ea58b