We Plant It Forward

09/01/2026

🌳 TREES ARE MORE THAN BEAUTIFUL—THEY ARE PUBLIC HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE.

A new study published in GeoHealth examined more than 220,000 deaths across Chicago neighborhoods from 2011–2021 and found a powerful connection between changes in urban tree canopy and mortality.

The research found that neighborhoods experiencing year-to-year increases in tree canopy had lower associated mortality, including lower mortality related to cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and mental health conditions.

And here’s the part we can’t ignore:

🌡️ The hottest neighborhoods experienced greater harm when tree canopy was lost.

🌳 Protecting existing trees matters—not just planting new ones.

🏘️ Tree canopy is an environmental justice issue.

❤️ Where we plant, where we maintain, and where we protect trees can have profound implications for community health and resilience.

This research reinforces what we believe at We Plant It Forward:

Planting trees isn’t just about changing the landscape. It’s about changing lives.

Let’s continue planting.
Let’s protect the trees we already have.
Let’s invest in neighborhoods that need shade, cooling, and healthy green spaces the most.

🌱 Trees are an investment in healthier, cooler, more resilient communities.

08/30/2026

Today, we learned the effects the drought has had on trees. Some trees that we usually collect seeds from either did not produce any or produced very little. 🥵 It is more important to leave the little bit of seed for them to thrive in their natural habitat as well as provide food for wildlife. 🐿️🦉It was great working with ForestRegen and NC Science House for this event. You made it a richer experience for the participants! 📖The Girl Scouts and Science House volunteers were eager to learn. Thank you for collecting Native tree seeds today. You are the root of our success! 🌳 We especially want to thank EnbridgeGasNC for supporting our tree seed collection program and Lake Crabtree County Park for giving us permission to collect tree seeds today!🌳🙏❤️

08/27/2026

🌳 Investing in Green Spaces Is Investing in Our Future.

As our climate changes, green infrastructure is more important than ever. Trees, parks, gardens, wetlands, and urban forests help reduce heat, manage stormwater, improve air quality, support biodiversity, and create healthier communities.

Green spaces aren’t simply beautiful—they are essential infrastructure.

The question isn’t whether we can afford to invest in green spaces. It’s whether we can afford not to. 🌎💚

08/25/2026

Join our friends at Trees for the Triangle and the Town of Apex Government for the Triangle Environmental Symposium. There is a great line up of speakers!🌳

The Town of Apex is partnering with Trees for the Triangle to host the Triangle Environmental Symposium at the Halle Cultural Arts Center. Join us for an exciting lineup of presentations, performances, and discussions. Each event is designed to inspire thoughtful and principled civic debate on the c...

08/25/2026

📩 Contact us at [email protected] to schedule a time to discuss group volunteer opportunities with We Plant it Forward! 🌱🤝

🌰 Every seed collected.
🌳 Every tree planted.
💚 Every action moves us forward.

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08/21/2026

🌳 TREES ARE NATURE’S AIR FILTERS. 🍃

Did you know trees help improve the air we breathe every day? Tree canopies work double duty capturing pollutants and particulate matter while creating healthier, greener spaces for our communities. The rain washes the pollutants down into the soil reseting tree canopies to capture more pollutants!
Planting a tree is more than planting for today—it’s investing in a cleaner, healthier tomorrow. 💚

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🌳 Help us plant more trees

Together, we can make a lasting impact—one tree at a time.

08/17/2026

🌳 Trees are more than beautiful—they’re essential to healthier, cooler communities! 🌿

From providing shade and reducing temperatures to improving air quality, conserving energy, and supporting wildlife, trees provide benefits that touch every part of our lives.

🌱 Want to learn more about the benefits of trees? Visit http://www.weplantitforward.org and discover how trees help create healthier, more resilient communities.

💚 Plant it. Protect it. We Plant It Forward.

08/16/2026

We gave out 50 trees today 🌳to folks who promised to water them for the next two summers. 10 different species of trees to help support biodiversity of our tree canopy. Thank you for planting!

08/13/2026

🌳🌱 Join us for Mud Day🌱🌳

Join us for a special FREE TREE GIVEAWAY and help grow a greener, healthier community! 💚🌿

📍 Location: Walnut Creek Wetland Center
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Come celebrate nature, learn about the importance of trees, and take home your very own tree to plant! 🌳✨

👉🏾 Come to the We Plant It Forward table to pick up the tree!

🙌🏾 Volunteer Opportunity:
We’re looking for helping hands to support the event from 9 AM – 1 PM. If you’re available, we’d love to have you join the team!

👉🏾 Sign up here: https://x.gldn.io/e/vSYFlsDXz5b

Let’s plant hope, shade, and a better future—together! 🌱💚

08/10/2026

Help us prepare tree seedlings for our tree giveaway. FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 FROM 4 - 6 PM. Sign up to volunteer at this link: https://x.gldn.io/e/72jWlE3Cu5b