TreesUpstate

TreesUpstate is a non-profit founded in 2005. Our mission is to plant, promote, and protect trees.

05/07/2026

We made it to the end of planting season! And only because of our amazing volunteers.

Your hard work and dedication made a difference - now it’s time to enjoy good food, great company, and a well-deserved break.

Come out to our Volunteer Appreciation Picnic and let’s celebrate a season of growth and community spirit.

RSVP today: https://bit.ly/4wutnhw;
See you there!

05/06/2026

Currently blooming!

Blue toadflax is native to eastern North America from Ontario east to Nova Scotia and south to Texas and Florida. The annual appears mid spring to late summer, and is a nectar source for bees and butterflies.

What does this have to do with trees, you ask?

TreesUpstate regularly participates in stream bank restoration initiatives. And when the natural structure of a creek is restored, oftentimes native species immediately pop up - their seeds have been laying dormant waiting for an opportunity to grow. These pioneers help stabilize the banks in the short term, allowing the slower-growing, planted shrubs and trees time to settle in for long-term stability.

04/30/2026

Now blooming in Greenville!

The common pawpaw (Asimina triloba) grows in shady, hardwood bottomlands with moist, fertile soils. It is a small understory tree that can grow up to 40 feet in height, and is native to and adapted to diverse climatic conditions. Native to the Eastern US from the Great Lakes down through the Piedmont, pawpaw fruit is the largest tree fruit native to the United States!

If you are lucky enough to find one in bloom, give the flower a quick smell; it has a faint (but possibly not so-pleasant) odor that attracts pollinators such as flies and carrion beetles. They are also protogynous, which means they have both female and male reproductive parts; the stigmas and anthers mature in sequence, in order to cross-pollinate with other trees.

04/29/2026

Last Chance for Free Trees! 🌳

Our community is still rebuilding after Hurricane Helene-and you can be part of restoring what was lost.

Join TreesUpstate, alongside SageSure and the Arbor Day Foundation, for the FINAL free tree giveaway of the season!

📍 Cherrydale Elementary School, 302 Perry Road, Greenville, SC 29609
📅 May 2 | ⏰ 9–11 AM
🌱 Up to 2 free trees per resident (while supplies last!)

Whether you're replacing trees lost in the storm or planting for the future, this is your chance to grow something meaningful.

04/27/2026

Come by World of Energy in Seneca on May 1 from 3-5pm and take home free trees!

We’re excited to partner with Duke Energy for an energy-saving FREE tree giveaway as part of their America 250 Care for Our Country initiative. Planting trees is a simple and powerful way to conserve energy and invest in a healthier, greener future for all of us.

🍃 Pre-register to reserve your preferred tree species
🍃 Limited trees available for walk-ups on a first come, first served basis

Don’t miss this opportunity to take home a tree and make a lasting impact right from your own yard.

Register here: https://bit.ly/42ujJ0q

04/24/2026

Happy Arbor Day! 🌳

Today, we celebrate the power of trees to transform our communities-cleaning our air, cooling our neighborhoods, and bringing beauty to the places we call home.

At TreesUpstate, we’re committed to planting, promoting, and protecting trees across our region. Whether it’s putting new trees in the ground, educating our community about their value, or caring for the canopy we already have, every action helps grow a healthier, more vibrant future.

Join us in making an impact:
🌳 Plant a tree
🌳 Promote their importance
🌳 Protect the ones we have

Together, we can grow something lasting.

04/23/2026

This National Volunteer Appreciation Week, we’re especially grateful for TreesUpstate's corporate partners who invest in our region through hands-on service.

When teams step outside the office to plant trees, they’re building more than landscapes. They’re building community.

04/22/2026

Earth Day is a reminder that every action we take today shapes the world we create for tomorrow.

At TreesUpstate, we see that truth come to life in every tree we plant through restoring canopy, improving air and water quality, and strengthening our communities across the Upstate.

This Earth Day season, you can make a lasting impact.

Join us this weekend for our final tree planting of the season and help grow a greener, healthier future one tree at a time. 🌳 🌎

Whether you come solo or bring a group, your hands can help transform our landscape for generations to come. Sign up here: www.treesupstate.org/volunteer

04/21/2026

This week is National Volunteer Appreciation Week, and at TreesUpstate we’re celebrating the people who help our community grow.

Every tree planted, every space restored, every neighborhood made greener… starts with YOU.

In 2025, TreesUpstate's 1,066 volunteers contributed 1,887 hours, planting 1,604 trees and distributing 7,300 trees. 💪

Sending a huge thank you to the incredible individuals and corporate teams who make this work possible!

04/15/2026

Celebrate Earth Day by the Lake! 🌎 🌳

Join TreesUpstate at beautiful Mile Creek Park on Lake Keowee for a morning of planting and community! April is the final month of our spring planting season-let’s make it count.

Whether you're looking to get your hands dirty for a good cause, earn service hours, or just enjoy nature, we need you!

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Mile Creek Park (757 Keowee Baptist Church Rd, Six Mile, SC)
Tools & Gloves provided! All ages welcome!

Sign up today and grow a greener Upstate: https://bit.ly/4tee4au

04/08/2026

April is the final month of planting season at TreesUpstate, and we don’t want to miss our chance to get outside and make a difference together.

BONUS-It's National Volunteer Month, Earth Month, and we're celebrating Arbor Day... which means it’s the perfect time to get your hands in the dirt and make a lasting impact!

Whether you’ve volunteered before or are looking for a meaningful way to give back, join us to create stronger communities through trees.

April 15th - Spartanburg High School 11am-12pm - 10 more needed
April 22nd - Earth Day - Fairforest Elementary School 9am-11am - 10 more needed
April 25th - Earth Day Celebration - Mile Creek Park 9am-12pm - 20 more needed

Sign up today and be part of the legacy we’re planting-together.

https://treesupstate.galaxydigital.com/

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P. O. Box 9232
Greenville, SC
29607

Website

http://www.treesupstate.org/

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