MadTree Brewing, Cincinnati Parks Foundation and Cincinnati Parks continue long-running partnership to grow Cincinnati’s urban tree canopy in Madisonville on Oct. 27.
Let’s Grow Local, an annual community initiative focused on expanding Cincinnati’s urban tree canopy and strengthening neighborhood green spaces, is coming to Madisonville on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. MadTree Brewing, Cincinnati Parks Foundation and Cincinnati Parks will join community partners and volunteers to plant approximately 100 trees throughout the neighborhood, continuing a partnership that has invested in Cincinnati’s urban forest neighborhood by neighborhood since 2019.
The initiative focuses on areas where additional tree canopy can make a meaningful difference. Trees provide shade, help manage stormwater, improve air quality, support wildlife habitat and create greener, more welcoming places to live, work and gather.
“Let’s Grow Local started with a simple idea: bring people together to make a meaningful difference in the community where we live and work,” said Rhiannon Hoeweler, CEO of MadTree Brewing. “Seven years later, it’s incredible to see how that idea has grown. Every neighborhood, every partner and every volunteer adds to the impact. We’re excited to bring that energy to Madisonville and continue growing a greener, more connected Cincinnati.”
Let’s Grow Local: Madisonville
WHAT: Annual Let’s Grow Local community tree planting in Madisonville.
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026
WHERE: 6395 Bramble Avenue, 45227
SCHEDULE:
11 AM – Volunteer check-in and gathering
Noon – Welcome and remarks from MadTree Brewing, Cincinnati Parks Foundation,
Cincinnati Parks and community partners
12:30 – Tree planting begins throughout Madisonville
3 PM – Planting concludes
EVENT FEATURES:
Nearly 100 trees planted throughout Madisonville
Invasive and litter removal other projects
Hundreds of volunteers and community partners
Opportunities for photos, interviews and tree-planting footage.
Let’s Grow Local began in 2019 in Clifton, where volunteers planted approximately 60 trees. Since then, the effort has grown to include projects in neighborhoods across Cincinnati, including the West End, Bond Hill and Avondale.
In 2024, the partnership brought more than 140 new trees to Cleveland Park and the surrounding Avondale neighborhood. Each year, Cincinnati Parks forestry professionals identify planting areas and appropriate tree species, while partners and volunteers provide the people and resources needed to put those plans into action.
“Let’s Grow Local is a great example of what can happen when public, private and nonprofit partners come together around a shared commitment to our neighborhoods,” said Jennifer Hafner Spieser, President + CEO of Cincinnati Parks Foundation. “These trees are an investment that will benefit Madisonville for generations, but the impact goes beyond the trees. We’re creating healthier green spaces, strengthening community connections and helping ensure more Cincinnatians experience the benefits of nature close to home.”
The partnership reflects a long-term commitment to increasing Cincinnati’s urban tree canopy, particularly in neighborhoods with less than 40% canopy coverage. The goal is not simply to plant trees for one day, but to establish and care for trees that will provide environmental and community benefits for decades.
“We’re grateful for our amazing partners and the community support that helps us grow our urban forest by adding more trees where they are needed the most.” said Jason Barron, Director of Cincinnati Parks. “The trees we’re planting now will provide shade, make our neighborhoods healthier and more beautiful, and create lasting environmental benefits for generations to come.”
The Let’s Grow Local partnership is also part of a broader story about MadTree’s commitment to local environmental organizations through 1% for the Planet. Cincinnati Parks Foundation and the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden are both beneficiaries of MadTree’s environmental giving.
That work is currently being documented as part of an upcoming film exploring MadTree’s partnership with Cincinnati Parks and the impact of investments in local
conservation. Cincinnati Parks Foundation and the Cincinnati Zoo are participating in the project, which is expected to be released in January 2027.
The work will continue beyond Madisonville. The long-term vision for Let’s Grow Local is a Cincinnati where every neighborhood benefits from a healthy urban tree canopy.
About MadTree Brewing
MadTree Brewing is a Cincinnati-based brewery committed to building community and creating positive environmental impact. Through its 1% for the Planet commitment, MadTree supports local organizations working to protect and strengthen the region’s natural resources. Its community initiatives, including Let’s Grow Local, bring employees, partners and volunteers together to create meaningful, lasting change throughout Greater Cincinnati.
About Cincinnati Parks
Named one of the top ten park systems in the country by the Trust for Public Land, Cincinnati Parks is a historic and award-winning park system comprised of over 5,000 acres, over 100 park sites and numerous gardens, scenic overlooks, decorative fountains and water features, nature preserves, miles of hiking trails, performance venues, rental facilities and public art. The Cincinnati Parks mission is to conserve, manage, sustain and enhance parks’ natural and cultural resources and public greenspace for the enjoyment, enlightenment and enrichment of the Cincinnati community.
About Cincinnati Parks Foundation
Cincinnati Parks Foundation is the primary philanthropic partner to Cincinnati Parks, working to create clean, green, beautiful and welcoming parks and public spaces for all. Through fundraising, programming and community partnerships, the Foundation helps conserve, create and connect across Cincinnati. To learn more about projects and programs, please visit cincinnatiparksfoundation.org.