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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.

Across Brazil, millions of hectares of pastureland have been degraded by unsustainable grazing, climate pressures, and d...
10/13/2026

Across Brazil, millions of hectares of pastureland have been degraded by unsustainable grazing, climate pressures, and declining soil health. As these lands become less productive, farmers will lean on clearing more land, contributing to deforestation and habitat loss.

From 2024–2026, 420,000 trees were planted across 8,762 acres in the Amazon Rain Forest through a silvopasture project, bringing trees back into working grazing lands.

As the trees grow, they’re helping restore soil health, improve water retention, store carbon, and create habitat for birds, pollinators, and small mammals — while helping reduce the need to clear nearby natural areas.

The project also supports participating farmers with technical resources and new economic opportunities, showing how reforestation and sustainable agriculture can work together to benefit people, wildlife, and the environment.

10/11/2026

Show us the best fall tree in your neighborhood. 🍁👇

10/10/2026

Once a vibrant city park, Fiori Park in Detroit had fallen into decline in recent years, becoming an underused recreation area impacted by air pollution and poor air quality due to its lack of trees and proximity to a major freeway.

Now, 100 trees have been planted to help restore the park and surrounding green space. As they grow, the trees will create a much-needed buffer between the park and the busy freeway, absorbing carbon dioxide and improving air quality for nearby residents.

As the two-year anniversaries of Hurricanes Helene and Milton arrive this fall, the Arbor Day Foundation has planted alm...
10/09/2026

As the two-year anniversaries of Hurricanes Helene and Milton arrive this fall, the Arbor Day Foundation has planted almost 7 million of the 10 million trees it pledged to communities and forestlands across Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. This five-year commitment was made in October 2024, just days after the hurricanes devastated communities and landscapes across the six states.

Reaching this milestone in under two years shows what’s possible when corporate and individual supporters come together to get resources where they’re needed most. But recovery takes time. Rather than rushing to replant, we’re working alongside local planting partners to understand what each community and landscape needs, using data, mapping assessments and on-the-ground knowledge to determine where and when trees have the best chance to thrive.

Learn more about how this work is helping communities and landscapes recover at arborday.org

10/08/2026

Who taught you how to plant your first tree?

10/08/2026

The Amazon Rainforest can feel like a far-off place. But it’s also home.

In the newest episode of Unearthing Optimism, Peter Prengaman, Global Climate and Environmental News Director at the AP, shares the moment he realized just how much the Amazon is a people story, shaped by the communities who call it home.

Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.

From bright green to yellow, orange, red, and purple, then crispy brown, and eventually rich nutrients, a leaf’s transfo...
10/07/2026

From bright green to yellow, orange, red, and purple, then crispy brown, and eventually rich nutrients, a leaf’s transformation in just a few months is incredible to see. When leaves tumble to the ground, they become something new: nutrients for insects, shelter for some critters, and eventually soil. As we enjoy fall’s spectacular color show, let’s remember that leaves are fulfilling their journey long after they’ve fallen, supporting life in so many ways we can’t always see.

We’re here to answer your tree questions.From knowing what tree to plant, how deep to dig, and how much to water, we’re ...
10/06/2026

We’re here to answer your tree questions.

From knowing what tree to plant, how deep to dig, and how much to water, we’re breaking down the basics to help turn you into a successful tree planter.

Send us more of your questions. Head to arborday.org, leave your question in a comment, or send us a DM.

How did the American Sweetgum tree get a delicious-sounding name?The tree produces a sweet-smelling, sweet-tasting resin...
10/05/2026

How did the American Sweetgum tree get a delicious-sounding name?

The tree produces a sweet-smelling, sweet-tasting resin that seeps out when the tree’s bark is wounded or scraped. Once the resin hardens, it can be chewed like gum. Native Americans and early pioneers would often scrape the bark and use the chewy resin as a form of dental hygiene.

The tree also produces hard, spiky seed pods called gumballs.

In the fall, its star-shaped leaves turn from brilliant yellow to purple to red, putting on quite the show.

Although today’s chewing gum and gumballs aren’t directly connected to the American sweetgum tree, it still holds a place in candy history.

If you’d like one in your yard, head to https://bit.ly/3TG4Rvb

10/03/2026

Favorite tree joke. GO! 🌲

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Lincoln, NE
68508

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