Pawpaw Foundation

10/11/2026

Planting grafted Larry's Legacy pawpaw seedling from Craig Nolan at Elder Care Services with Sweet Life Garden Group in honor of Larry Sibley.

08/20/2026

You must live within DeKalb Township to qualify for this excellent opportunity to receive native trees.

DeKalb Township is pleased to announce that the fall application window for our “250 Trees for Tomorrow” initiative is NOW OPEN, with applications being accepted through August 30th.

Tree Request Forms are available online at https://dekalbtownship.org/residential-services/
Anticipated tree varieties are listed on the Tree Request Form.

Individuals who applied in the spring need not submit a second application for fall distribution UNLESS they wish to update their tree variety preferences.

As with the spring distribution, all trees awarded through this program are completely FREE to recipients.

08/19/2026

Join us this Saturday to check out some of the Pawpaw Foundation plantings here in DeKalb and to do a little mulching. Event invite in comments.

Aug 22nd Maintenance Event:https://fb.me/e/7VOyjAC5D

08/11/2026

Here's some info about how to get involved with pawpaw happenings this fall, events in comments:

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04/07/2026

Coming up this weekend! We will have some pawpaw seeds to give away, come see us!

DeKalb County Earth Fest is a FREE, festive, family-friendly day of learning how decarbonizing our homes and towns can make us wealthier, healthier, and happier. Experts and community partners come from our region and beyond to introduce meaningful next steps in DeKalb County climate adaptation. T

04/07/2026

Dekalb Township is leading an initiative to plant 250 Trees for Tomorrow. This will be going on in waves this spring, fall, and spring 2027. The best way to get involved is to call the township and volunteer for community tree plantings (some are coming up soon). Although the spring deadline has passed for ordering trees, there will be future chances for reaidents to request free trees to plant within the township - pawpaw happens to be one of the species that will be offered.

We have requested some for planting in the area and will schedule some work days to plant them once the trees arrive soon. Check out the program and get involved!

Today is world health day and DeKalb Township is working to make our community healthier by growing our existing tree canopy. Trees are essential for clean air, sun protection and soil conversation.

Won't you join us as we work to enhance the health and vitality of our community through a community tree planting on April 21st? Volunteers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate.

To sign up, contact the DeKalb Township at 815-758-8282.