TREES Inc.

TREES Inc. For the environment and beauty of Terre Haute and Vigo County, Indiana. Established 1990. TREES Inc.

is a local non-profit environmental volunteer group founded in January 1990 to encourage the planting of trees to:

- Replenish our declining urban forest.
- Educate citizens about the importance of maintaining our existing trees.
- Improve the environment.
- Beautify the community.
- Stimulate community participation and civic pride.

🌳🎓 Growing the Next Generation of Community Problem Solvers 🎓🌳TREES Inc. is grateful for our long-standing and highly be...
06/04/2026

🌳🎓 Growing the Next Generation of Community Problem Solvers 🎓🌳

TREES Inc. is grateful for our long-standing and highly beneficial partnership with the talented students of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology!

This spring, four first-year civil engineering students dedicated their third trimester to developing a Systemwide Tree Planting and Canopy Recovery Plan for Deming and Rea Parks. Their work focused on identifying opportunities to expand tree canopy, enhance park landscapes, and create healthier, more resilient community spaces for future generations.

In mid-May, the students presented their recommendations to City Parks Superintendent Kilie Smith and TREES Inc. President Ann Ryan. We were impressed not only by the quality of their research and ideas but also by their passion for making a meaningful impact in Terre Haute.

We look forward to incorporating their recommendations into our upcoming city parks tree-planting grant project and hope to welcome these future engineers back this fall to share their findings with TREES members.

Partnerships like this remind us that when education, community, and environmental stewardship come together, great things can grow. 🌱

Thank you to these outstanding students and to Rose-Hulman for helping cultivate a greener future for Terre Haute!

🌳 Join TREES Inc. for Our June Member Meetup! 🌳Looking for ways to make a positive impact in your neighborhood? Don't mi...
06/03/2026

🌳 Join TREES Inc. for Our June Member Meetup! 🌳

Looking for ways to make a positive impact in your neighborhood? Don't miss our June meeting on Wednesday, June 4, at noon at reTHink Terre Haute!

This month's featured speaker is Anne-Therese (AT) Ryan, Executive Director of the Human Relations Commission and fellow TREES Inc. member. AT will share exciting information about the City of Terre Haute's newly launched Neighborhood Investment Fund, a program designed to empower residents and organizations to bring community-enhancing ideas to life.

Learn how funding may be available for projects focused on:
🌿 Beautification & Landscaping
🏘️ Neighborhood Identity & Placemaking
🚶 Safety & Accessibility
🤝 Building Community Pride

Whether you're passionate about trees, neighborhood improvement, community development, or simply want to learn more about opportunities to make a difference, this is a meeting you won't want to miss.

📅 Wednesday, June 4
🕛 Noon
📍 reTHink Terre Haute

Bring your lunch, your ideas, and a friend. We hope to see you there!

🌳💚 Congratulations to TREES Inc. member Lorrie Heber! 💚🌳We are thrilled to celebrate Lorrie Heber, who was honored with ...
06/03/2026

🌳💚 Congratulations to TREES Inc. member Lorrie Heber! 💚🌳

We are thrilled to celebrate Lorrie Heber, who was honored with the prestigious Laudato Si’ Award on Earth Day at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

The award recognizes individuals whose work reflects the vision of Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’ call to care for our common home by addressing environmental challenges, climate change, and social justice. Lorrie, along with three fellow honorees, was recognized for her dedicated service as Executive Director of the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice.

TREES Inc. is proud to count Lorrie among our members and environmental champions. Her lifelong commitment to ecological stewardship, education, and community engagement has inspired countless people throughout the Wabash Valley and beyond.

As Sister Dawn Tomaszewski shared, the award honors those who live out "care for creation with extraordinary faithfulness" through a commitment to ecological stewardship, solidarity, and human development.

Please join us in congratulating Lorrie on this well-deserved recognition! 🌎🌱👏

🌳 Join TREES Inc. for Our June Member Meetup! 🌳Looking for ways to make a positive impact in your neighborhood? Don't mi...
06/02/2026

🌳 Join TREES Inc. for Our June Member Meetup! 🌳

Looking for ways to make a positive impact in your neighborhood? Don't miss our June meeting on Wednesday, June 4, at noon at reTHink Terre Haute!

This month's featured speaker is Anne-Therese (AT) Ryan, Executive Director of the Human Relations Commission and fellow TREES Inc. member. AT will share exciting information about the City of Terre Haute's newly launched Neighborhood Investment Fund, a program designed to empower residents and organizations to bring community-enhancing ideas to life.

Learn how funding may be available for projects focused on:
🌿 Beautification & Landscaping
🏘️ Neighborhood Identity & Placemaking
🚶 Safety & Accessibility
🤝 Building Community Pride

Whether you're passionate about trees, neighborhood improvement, community development, or simply want to learn more about opportunities to make a difference, this is a meeting you won't want to miss.

📅 Wednesday, June 4
🕛 Noon
📍 reTHink Terre Haute

Bring your lunch, your ideas, and a friend. We hope to see you there!


06/02/2026

🌳 TREES, Inc. June Member Meetup 🌳

Summer is here, and we're looking forward to gathering with fellow tree lovers, volunteers, and supporters at our June Member Meetup!

📅 Thursday, June 4
🕛 Noon
📍 reTHink, Terre Haute

Whether you're a longtime member or simply interested in learning more about TREES, Inc. and our efforts to plant, protect, and promote trees throughout our community, we'd love to see you there.

These monthly gatherings are a great opportunity to connect with others who care about creating a greener, healthier Terre Haute, hear updates on upcoming projects, and share ideas for the future.

Bring your enthusiasm for trees and join us as we continue growing a stronger urban forest together! 🌱

It's Sapling Sunday!TREES Inc. has spent more than 35 years planting trees across our community… and now we want to see ...
05/31/2026

It's Sapling Sunday!

TREES Inc. has spent more than 35 years planting trees across our community… and now we want to see how they’re doing! 🌳
📸 Your sapling planted in the ground
📸 How you’re protecting it from the mower or wildlife
📸 A selfie with your new tree

But don’t stop there…

Did you plant a TREES Inc. sapling 5, 10, 20, or even 30 years ago? We’d LOVE to see those too! Some of those tiny sticks may now be towering shade trees cleaning our air, cooling our neighborhoods, and making Terre Haute greener one leaf at a time.

Every picture tells the story of what community tree planting can become over time. 🌱➡️🌳

Send your photos to us through Facebook Messenger or email them to [email protected]. Be sure to tell us when and where you planted it!

🌳✨ TREE OF THE WEEK ✨🌳Welcome to our new weekly series featuring the incredible native trees found along the Indiana Vet...
05/28/2026

🌳✨ TREE OF THE WEEK ✨🌳

Welcome to our new weekly series featuring the incredible native trees found along the Indiana Veterans' Memorial Mile, home to the “101 Trees of Indiana!” 🇺🇸🌿

Did you know the trail itself is shaped like the state of Indiana? As you walk the winding paths, you can discover a living collection of trees native to the Hoosier state, from towering hardwoods to beautiful understory species that support wildlife, pollinators, and healthy ecosystems.

So lace up your walking shoes, take a stroll around the Indiana Veterans' Memorial Mile, and see if you can spot this week’s featured tree! You just might find the perfect native tree to someday plant in your own yard. 🌳🏡

Want to dive even deeper into Indiana’s native trees? We highly recommend the book 101 Trees of Indiana by Marion T. Jackson, which inspired generations of Hoosiers to better understand the forests around them. 📚🍃

Native trees don’t just look beautiful… they help clean our air, provide shade, reduce stormwater runoff, and create habitat for countless birds and butterflies. Every tree tells a story, and the Indiana Veterans' Memorial Mile is like walking through a living field guide to Indiana forests. 🌿✨

The Big Tree Committee measured three trees at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday, May 26,2026. A cockspur thorn, a yellow bir...
05/27/2026

The Big Tree Committee measured three trees at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday, May 26,2026.

A cockspur thorn, a yellow birch, and a southern hackberry (sugarberry). Even though they are small, we will be submitting the yellow birch and southern hackberry for state champions as there are no current champions.

Left to right: John Maraldo, Pat Youman, Mary Beth Eberwein, and Mary Jo Maraldo.

Photo credit: Dave Shields

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