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Explore community stories, programs, and partnerships that bring people together through tree planting, environmental stewardship, and local impact.

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Growing the Next Generation of Tree City USA

Meet the urban forestry leaders building on 50 years of Tree City USA to create stronger, healthier communities.

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Leaving an Environmental Legacy of Impact

Take a look at how FIFA teamed up with Arbor Day Foundation to create game-changing environmental impact that local com...

Georgia State University students planting trees in Georgia State Park, promoting environmental sustainability and community involvement.

Turning Gray Asphalt Into Green Opportunity At Georgia State University-Clarkston

Students and staff work together to transform a campus landscape through trees.

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Planting for People and the Land

In Kenya, farmers are planting trees to restore soil, protect crops, and strengthen their livelihoods. See how this wor...

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What Does a 20-Person Town Have in Common with New York City?

How two vastly different communities share common purpose through the iconic Tree City USA program

A trio of individuals stands before a "Tree City USA" banner, representing their community's focus on tree preservation.

Stewardship Behind Springfield’s Tree City

How Forestry Superintendent James Wills is shaping the next chapter of a 50-year urban forestry legacy

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Every Tree Has a Story

Connected by trees, people share the memories, moments, and meaning they hold.

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The Heart of Tree City USA in Philadelphia

Meet Lori Hayes, the tree champion who helped shape nearly 50 years of Tree City USA leadership in Philadelphia

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50 Years of Tree City USA: A Legacy Rooted in Community

For 50 years, Tree City USA has empowered communities nationwide to care for trees and one another.

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Philadelphia: 50 Years of Growing a Greener City

From Tree City USA pioneer to equity-driven leader, Philadelphia shows how urban forestry grows stronger over time.

Volunteers plant young trees along a pathway in a forested area, with playground equipment visible in the background.

Planting Memory and Resilience in Ukraine

How tree planting is helping a Ukrainian community find hope in a time of war.

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A Sound Investment in a Greener Future

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