Plant a Tree

Trees are one of the best investments you can make in your community—not only do they provide environmental benefits like cleaning the air and cooling hot streets, trees have been linked to reduced crime, increased property values, safer traffic, and happier, more relaxed citizens.

Together, our members have planted nearly 15 million trees in cities across the country, with help from 5 million volunteers. We need your help to continue these efforts!

How do I plant a tree?

• To plant a tree where it is most needed, click here.
  
• $15 will plant a sapling as part of a reforestation project
• $50 will plant a small grove of 5 saplings
• $150 will plant one neighborhood shade tree
• $250 will plant a shade tree in a needy community and provide two years of maintenance to ensure the tree thrives
• ACT also offers the opportunity to plant trees in honor of another person or group. Visit our Plant a Tree donation page or contact Megan Odett at megan@actrees.org to find out more about this program.
• To volunteer at a community tree planting, click here to find and contact the ACT affiliate closest to you.
• For instructions on planting your own tree, click here.

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The Alliance for Community Trees is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization (EIN 68-0319301). ACT participates in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC # 12402) and is eligible for employer gift matching programs. For more information about making a donation to ACT, contact Megan Odett, Development Associate, at 301-277-0040 or megan@actrees.org.