This GivingTuesday, we need your help to raise $3,000 to support the completion of 4.5 miles of natural surface trails in Ball Perkins Park!

We Know that

You belong out here.

we know that

You belong out here

Help us increase access to green spaces through planting trees, maintaining parks, and building trails.

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Get Involved!

Volunteer

From park activation to hosting tree planting events, we have so many opportunities to volunteer for you, your organization, or your company!

Plant Trees

We want to plant thousands of trees every year, and we'll need a lot of friends to help plant them. Join us for a tree planting or buy a tree from our team!

Adopt a Park

It takes many hands to preserve our parks. We are looking for families, organizations, groups, and businesses to help keep our parks looking great! 

Donate

Donations fund park activation, volunteer opportunities, and tree plantings! You love our parks now? Imagine what more we can do with your support!

Making An Impact

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