Arbor Day Foundation

Arbor Day Foundation Our mission is to inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees.

Founded in 1972, the centennial of the first Arbor Day observance in the 19th century, the Foundation has grown to become the largest nonprofit membership organization dedicated to planting trees, with over one million members, supporters, and valued partners. The impact we make on our world is accomplished through our conservation and education programs.

06/25/2026

Heat is one of the deadliest climate threats. Yet it isn't always recognized as a disaster.

In this clip from Unearthing Optimism, Dr. Vivek Shandas talks about that gap in acknowledgment and how communities are grappling with it.

From neighbors checking on neighbors to working together during heatwaves, resilience starts with people.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

We're all feeling the heat this summer. But how intensely your neighborhood is feeling the heat can depend on your tree ...
06/24/2026

We're all feeling the heat this summer. But how intensely your neighborhood is feeling the heat can depend on your tree canopy coverage.

If you've ever turned from a hot sunny sidewalk into the relief of a shady street, you've felt how trees can cool air temperatures by up to 10 degrees Fahrenheit and surfaces by even more.

It's why working to increase canopy in neighborhoods with a lot of concrete is an important tool in making summers safer for everyone.

06/23/2026

Three projects, five years, and more than 85,000 trees planted across Iowa’s Loess Hills. This is how we restored habitat, reduced erosion, strengthened forest health, and built a more resilient landscape for the future in this unique landscape.

In 2016, nearly 70,000 trees were planted to create habitat and establish healthier, more diverse forests for wildlife and nearby waterways.

In 2017, new forest stands were added to reconnect woodlands, reduce erosion, and help native trees outcompete invasive species.

In 2021, strategic replanting helped replace trees lost to disease and build a stronger, more resilient forest for the future.

This project was a reminder that meaningful change takes time. Have you ever been part of something that grew into something bigger over the years?

06/22/2026

Before rainforests are resources, they’re living systems.​

Every sound in this forest is part of something larger: storing carbon, creating rainfall, protecting biodiversity, and helping stabilize the climate we all depend on.​

This World Rainforest Day, take a moment to listen to the planet at work.

06/18/2026

Something feels different. The air seems fresher, the summer feels a bit cooler, and our outlook, a little lighter. There’s a reason for that. 165,000 reasons, to be exact.

Since 2025, Subaru of America, Inc. and its retailers, in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, have provided and distributed 165,000 trees across the country.

Again, in its second year, this is the largest corporate community tree distribution in our history.

This is what it looks like when a shared vision drives real change.

Looking for the best trees for hot weather and dry summers?​These drought-tolerant shade trees are built to handle heat ...
06/17/2026

Looking for the best trees for hot weather and dry summers?​

These drought-tolerant shade trees are built to handle heat while helping keep your yard cooler, greener, and more resilient. Planting climate-resilient trees is one of the simplest ways to create more shade, support healthier landscapes, and prepare for rising temperatures.​

Shop these native trees at https://bit.ly/4vw30Gp

06/16/2026

🌲 353,000 trees. 🙌 690 acres. That’s the impact we made on Minnesota’s Superior National Forest in 2013. But the goal extended far beyond the forest itself.

The square you see here is just part of a broader restoration initiative across the Lake Superior watershed — a connected system of wetlands, rivers, and channels that support the health of the broader ecosystem. Years later, those trees are continuing to strengthen habitat, protect waterways, and rebuild the natural systems that wildlife depend on.

The diversity of species planted is also creating space for sensitive wildlife to thrive. Red and white pine trees, for example, provide important nesting habitat for osprey and bald eagles.

The impact of restoration often stretches far beyond what we can see on planting day. Years later, the work continues, creating healthier ecosystems and showing how today’s actions can shape a stronger future.

06/15/2026

The newest episode of Unearthing Optimism is here 🎙️

We sit down with professor and researcher Dr. Vivek Shandas, an urban climate resilience expert who has spent more than 20 years studying how extreme heat is reshaping cities and why some communities are hit harder than others.

Tune in for a powerful conversation on rising temperatures, real-world impacts, and why unity is key to building resilience in a warmer world.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Feeling the summer heat? Your trees are feeling it too! Trees can handle heat, but prolonged high temperatures can push ...
06/12/2026

Feeling the summer heat? Your trees are feeling it too! Trees can handle heat, but prolonged high temperatures can push them into stress mode. And the signs aren’t always obvious.​

The good news? A little support can go a long way:​
- Water deeply to encourage stronger roots​
- Add a 2- to 4-inch layer of mulch around the tree as far out as the branches to help lock in moisture and reduce heat in the soil​
- In some areas, wind protection can help prevent hot, dry air from stressing leaves​
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A little extra care can help your trees stay healthier through the hottest days of summer. What simple habits do you have when the summer heat hits?

06/11/2026

One minute you are young, the next you are spending 8 hours researching what tree you want for your front yard.

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