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January 14, 2026

Arbor Day Foundation to Debut Podcast Exploring Optimism, Nature, and the Future of the Planet

“Unearthing Optimism” is available to stream or download starting January 19

December 11, 2025

Arbor Day Foundation Unveils First-Of-Its-Kind Global Map Linking Forests to Fresh Water Quality

New interactive model pinpoints where reforestation can deliver the biggest water benefits to surrounding water sources

December 9, 2025

Arbor Day Foundation, Vita Coco Help Transform School Campuses Through Growing Roots Grant Program

Three K-12 schools across the country were awarded funding to grow greener campuses

December 3, 2025

Arbor Day Foundation Continues Partnership with NBCUniversal To Support Tree Recovery

The longtime partners will plant 25,000 trees in forestland impacted by Hurricane Helene

Reuters

As El Niño intensifies impacts on communities and ecosystems, restoring forests is a key to building resilience.

The New York Times

Healthy, mature trees bring significant environmental and property benefits to our yards, and they deserve the ongoing expert care that keeps them strong and thriving.

USA Today

It's been a brutally hot summer throughout the U.S., and it's even worse in many urban pockets. Trees can help.

The Guardian

Parks, trees and green spaces are critical to kids’ health and wellbeing, but in many cities, residents have unequal access.

ABC News

How Los Angeles is replanting trees after devastating wildfires.

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