Category: Shade
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Our Origin Story
A Tale of Two Bridges began in 2022—not as an organization, but as an idea shared on Instagram. At the heart of the idea was a bold question posed to the Memorial Heights Redevelopment Authority (MHRA/TIRZ 5): What if we reimagined the connections between Houston Heights and the vital green and civic spaces surrounding it—like…
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How to Get Involved with the Shade Project
The Shade Project is growing—literally and figuratively—and we need you to help it thrive. Whether you’re into getting your hands dirty, love mapping and measuring things, or just want to help Houston’s trails bloom, there’s a place for you. Adopt a TreeSponsor a tree and have your name (or someone you love) added to our…
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How a Houston Community Planted 200 Native Trees Along the Heights Trail
Shade 2025 is a Houston-based community campaign that planted over 200 native trees along the Heights Hike and Bike Trail. Learn how it started, how it’s growing, and how you can help. Volunteer to help water the saplings here. How Shade 2025 Began: A Jeep Full of Trees It started on a whim. In the…