American Reforestation Initiative

04/24/2026

Happy Arbor Day to all from American Reforestation Initiative. Keep on planting, America!

03/31/2026

Join Replant Omaha for a community Tree Giveaway in partnership with local organizations, working together to restore Omaha’s canopy and support a healthier, more resilient environment.

Visit https://www.americanreforest.net/replantomaha for more information

11/26/2025

Please consider donating to American Reforestation Initiative on Giving Tuesday, December 2! Giving is open now! Link in comments!

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04/28/2025

In the news!

ELKHORN, Neb. (KLKN) – One year after a devastating tornado struck Elkhorn, the Arbor Day Foundation and the American Reforestation Initiative partnered to help the community rebuild.

The American Reforestation Initiative and Arbor Day Foundation distributed 200 free trees to homeowners on Saturday.

04/22/2025

Update: All 200 trees have been claimed! Please bookmark this site to check for future tree give aways.

American Reforestation Initiative announces Replant Omaha Initiative, sign up for a free 7 gallon tree, to be picked up at Ta Ha Zouka Park in Elkhorn, Nebraska on Saturday April 26th from 9 am till 12 noon. Please bring a pickup so you have plenty of room. We are excited to work with Arbor Day Foundation and the City of Omaha on this project. Sign up now, trees are going fast.

The Replant Omaha Initiative is a 10-year program aimed at restoring Omaha’s tree canopy, which suffered unprecedented losses during storms in the summer of 2024. The initiative includes the planting of 25,000 high-quality shade trees, educating homeowners on proper tree care, and fostering a sus...

04/09/2024

Check out this information about our Tree Giveaway in South Omaha on April 13!

10/17/2023

We were honored to partner with Nebraska Statewide Arboretum and Nebraska Forest Service, as well as the organizations mentioned below on this project.

10/03/2023

Today American Reforestation Initiative planted 175 trees at N. P. Dodge Park. The trees were planted in remembrance of fallen heroes in the line of duty from past wars our military has fought. Honor and Remember, Nebraska Chapter https://honorandremembernebraska.org/nebraska-memorial-forest/ and City of Omaha were also involved with the project. Papio Valley Nursery provided the trees, and the Papio Missouri River NRD was responsible for funding.

It was a beautiful day, and we thank all organizations and the volunteers who helped pull of this great event! Now let it rain!

11/11/2022

Lake Cunningham posted a really cool drone video of the recent planting we did for the Nebraska Memorial Forest!

11/11/2022

Happy Veteran's Day!