Corning volunteers will plant trees free of charge this spring.

Two local groups are partnering to offer free street trees to Corning residents, and volunteers will help select and plant saplings suited for urban settings.

The Corning Street Tree Project and the Southside Neighborhood Association are partnering to plant trees for residents across Corning beginning this spring. Officials say the effort will provide high-quality saplings free of charge and involve volunteers who help residents choose and plant trees suited to urban streets. Organizers describe the effort as part of a longer-term work to expand the city’s tree canopy and make neighborhoods greener and cooler. Additional information about planting dates and volunteer opportunities will be shared in the coming weeks. Key details: - The Corning Street Tree Project and the Southside Neighborhood Association are collaborating to plant trees throughout the city starting this spring. - Organizers will offer high-quality saplings to residents at no cost, and volunteers will assist with selecting and planting trees adapted to urban environments. - The Corning Street Tree Project has planted 97 trees in Corning since 2017; the Southside Neighborhood Association will mark its 65th tree this year. - Officials say the effort aims to increase tree canopy, beautify streets, and reduce urban heat, and volunteers work with trained arborists to support plantings. - Organizers reported that more details on planting dates and volunteer roles will be shared in the coming weeks, and that contributions may be made through local channels. Summary: The partnership brings volunteer-led tree plantings to Corning as part of an ongoing effort to expand canopy cover, beautify neighborhoods, and reduce urban heat. Organizers plan to announce planting dates and volunteer information in the coming weeks.