Join us for a Rally and Public Art Event  to “Show Some Love for the Trees” on Saturday, February 10 at 12noon.  

IMPORTANT:  Rain date = Sat Feb 17 at 12 noon.  Check our website on Saturday morning to confirm whether the event is a go. We will only delay if there is a downpour on Saturday morning, otherwise we will just persevere and appreciate the rain giving our trees much needed water before the next sweltering Houston summer arrives. 

Meet on Montrose Blvd between Dallas and W. Clay for this Valentine's themed event, inviting participants to unite in a creative and peaceful demonstration against the proposed tree removal. 

In a nod to Montrose's legacy as the birthplace of "yarn bombing" or "yarn graffiti," Knitters for the Trees have planned a public art event where hand-made knit cozies will be used to adorn some of the endangered trees. 

The Montrose-born tradition of knit graffiti dates back to 2005 when the group Knitta Please pioneered the practice of using knitted cozies to embellish public spaces, including trees, lamp posts, benches, and signs. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knitta_Please

Participating individuals are encouraged to bring painted rocks to contribute to a collective display of love and support for the threatened trees. The rocks will be placed around the trees, featuring encouraging messages and expressions of solidarity. We will also hold up signs for passing motorists to “Honk for the Trees”.  Bring a sign and join the fun!