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The Trees Forever Illinois team works with communities from across the state to promote canopy growth and comprehensive approaches to urban forestry. With support from Trees Forever and funding throughContinue reading “Illinois Spotlight”

Waterloo, IA (April 20, 2026) – Trees Forever is working alongside the Arbor Day Foundation and MasterBrand, Inc. to plant 30 trees in the Church Row neighborhood in Waterloo. TheContinue reading “Trees Forever, Arbor Day Foundation, and MasterBrand Team Up to Help Grow Waterloo’s Tree Canopy”

Overview August 10, 2020 is a date that is lodged in the minds of many Iowans. In just 45 minutes, some 670,000 trees—roughly 70% of the existing tree canopy of Cedar Rapids—were destroyed,Continue reading “Stop, Collaborate, and Listen: A Framework for Public-Private Partnerships”

The Case for Green Responsibility Corporate sustainability commitments are no longer a differentiator, but a baseline expectation for many employees. Employees want to work for companies whose values align withContinue reading “Built to Last: Demonstrating Corporate Leadership and Green Responsibility”

One of only six Landscape Scale Restoration grants awarded nationwide Trees Forever has been selected for a U.S. Forest Service Landscape Scale Restoration (LSR) grant, one of only six awardedContinue reading “Trees Forever Selected for National U.S. Forest Service Grant to Accelerate Agroforestry Adoption in Iowa “

We are excited to announce the individuals elected to join the Board of Directors for 2026 that will help us in the Trees Forever mission of planting a better tomorrow.Continue reading “Meet the Board Members Joining Trees Forever in 2026!”

Trees Forever completed tree planting projects in 91 unique communities across Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin in 2025. Together, we were able to organize thousands of volunteers and granted funding forContinue reading “Trees Forever Partnered with 91 Communities to Complete 170 Projects in 2025!”

Once upon a time, Iowa’s landscape was lush with trees. Central Iowa alone boasted a 20% tree canopy: a vital green infrastructure that shaded our communities, cleaned our air, andContinue reading “Planting a Legacy – One Million Trees for Central Iowa’s Future”

On a hot October day, community truly came full circle in Madison, Illinois. James and Jermaine Buckels, co-founders of the youth mentoring nonprofit Onward and Upward, returned to the neighborhoodContinue reading “Community Tree Planting Comes Full Circle”

One Million Trees Central Iowa is an initiative focused on planting, protecting, and advocating for policy to reach the goal of increasing the tree canopy in Polk County and theContinue reading “Join the One Million Trees Central Iowa Movement!”