Trees Forever staff are available to assist your community by providing education and organization in the following areas:
Tree City USA is a nationwide program of the Arbor Day Foundation, administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and supported by Trees Forever staff. Learn the many benefits of getting your hometown to Tree City USA status and find support through the entire process by connecting with our Illinois field staff, Bri Hull or Connie Cowan.
Trees Forever offers presentations and workshops free of charge. Topics include:
Trees Forever can help your Illinois community organize a Volunteer Tree Inventory – free of charge! Whether in-person, virtual, or a combination, we offer free training to guide you through the process. A tree inventory helps you understand and manage the public trees in your community. By knowing the species, condition, and location of every tree, you’ll gain crucial information for effective tree management.
If your community meets these criteria, Trees Forever can oversee your entire volunteer inventory and provide the tools you need, including iPads:
Once your tree inventory is complete, you will receive all data in a spreadsheet. From there, you can update and expand the inventory as needed over time. Contact us to learn how we can help you organize your volunteer tree inventory!
