OUR MISSION
Community Greening is a collective effort to improve our environment for people and nature.
Community Greening
We mobilize groups that envision thriving community spaces and neighborhood landscapes that are clean, healthy and beautiful. Community Greening plants trees, creates and maintains green spaces, cleans up litter and educates the public. Community Greening connects and engages individuals, neighborhoods, community groups and businesses committed to investing in our green spaces to keep them clean and green for people and nature.
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Why are we doing it?
We believe communities need to be proactive to respond to the ecological and human risks associated with climate change. Biodiversity loss, flooding and extreme heat are serious concerns that are exacerbated without trees. Promoting, planting, and protecting green space contributes to a resilient and sustainable community that recognizes the vital importance of a healthy balance between people and nature.
Trees have enormous long-term benefits for our environment. They clean our air and water, reduce energy costs, increase property values, improve health and well-being, and generate business.
Why are we doing it?
We believe communities need to be proactive to respond to the ecological and human risks associated with climate change. Biodiversity loss, flooding and extreme heat are serious concerns that are exacerbated without trees. Promoting, planting, and protecting green space contributes to a resilient and sustainable community that recognizes the vital importance of a healthy balance between people and nature.
What can you do?
Volunteer
Join us for one of our many Community Greening projects!
Donate
Fund a project. Tax deductible donations to Community Greening plant trees, maintain green spaces, and beautify our community.
Adopt-A-Spot
Community Greening coordinates adopt a spot and provides groups with site location, project coordination, expertise, materials, flowers, shrubs and trees.
Litter Clean-up
Keep our community clean by organizing or participating in a litter clean-up.
Corporate Engagement
Participate in team-building activities that improve our community and environment.
What can you do?
Volunteer
Join us for one of our many Community Greening projects!
Donate
Support our work or fund a specific project. Tax deductible donations to Community Greening improve our community for people and nature.
Adopt-A-Green Space
Community Greening coordinates adopt a green space and provides groups with site location, project coordination, expertise, materials, and plants.
Litter Clean-up
Keep our community clean by organizing or participating in a litter clean-up.
Corporate Engagement
Participate in team-building activities that improve our community and environment.
Programs
Planting Trees
Community Greening provides eligible groups and neighborhoods free native trees and delivery; species and site selection, the necessary permits for underground utilities; and all the necessary tools for planting. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and projects are approved based on funding and impact. Apply for a Neighborhood Tree Planting HERE.
Green Spaces
Invest in our environment by creating or maintaining sustainable green spaces. We supply the project management, native plants, art, volunteers, and maintenance support. Project partners supply volunteers, partners, litter clean-up and a maintenance commitment. Email us at info@communitygreening.org.
Education
Environmental workshops connect children to nature. Curriculum includes native plant gardens, fruit tree orchards and creating natural play areas.