Over the next few months, neighborhoods throughout Clark County will be blossoming with weeping willows, chaste trees, Japanese magnolias and more, thanks to a partnership between the Clark County Department of Environment & Sustainability (DES) and the Arbor Day Foundation. More than simply providing aesthetic charm, the Community Canopy Project—part of Stay Cool Clark County, an All-In Clark County initiative—aims to address rising summer temperatures in the region.

The Long, Hot, Deadly Summer of 2024

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), 2024 was the hottest summer on record for Southern Nevada. Records were set this summer for highest recorded temperature (120° F on July 7), average high temperature (107.6° F) and average temperature (96.2° F). The Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner reported 526 deaths where heat was a factor last year.

About the Community Canopy Project

In partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, DES will deliver about 4,500 trees to Clark County community members over 2024 and 2025. Residents with the greatest need will be prioritized, based on a map of local heat vulnerability. Clark County residents are eligible for at least one, free, water-efficient tree.

How to Receive a Tree

Residents may go to www.ArborDay.org/ClarkCountyDES to claim a tree. The Community Canopy Project is available through May 2025 or until supplies run out.