
Commit to plant at least one tree in 2021. We are hoping to get the majority of trees planted in spring. If you can purchase your own tree – fantastic! If not, we will try to find a funder for your tree. The map on the left shows committed communities who need funding in purple and committed communities that are supplying their own trees in green.
*If we purchase the tree for you, you will need to pick up the tree from a centralized location.
*If you are inspired to help fund a tree for an under-resourced community, click here to contribute at these suggested levels. If you have the expertise to help a community plant their tree, contact LScott@mortonarb.org.
Plant the tree. You can plant with staff, residents, or a community group. We will provide instructions for planting and ongoing care, including a watering bucket and a Trees Owner’s Manual.
Care for the tree. We will require a commitment to water the tree in the growing season for the first three years, either by staff, a resident, or a community group. We will provide a five gallon bucket, printed with watering instructions in English and Spanish.
Promote tree planting in your community. We will provide a tag to hang on your tree that explains the Plant Trees for Communities initiative and represents a new start in 2021 — a representation of a stronger, healthier, and more equitable future. We can also provide a press release and a resolution, if requested, to memorialize this event.
Sponsor trees for this campaign at these levels by donating here.