Each year on September 28th, One Tree Planted celebrates Plant a Tree Day, a global day of action that inspires thousands of nature lovers around the world to plant trees, remove invasive species, clean up litter, establish community gardens and more!
Plant a Tree day started in 2018, when 30 community reforestation events were organized by One Tree Planted, engaging 600 volunteers to plant over 7,000 trees and shrubs. Today, Plant a Tree Day has grown into a global movement that brings us together to make a positive environmental impact.
Planting trees is just one piece within the larger mosaic of action needed to address the dual crises of biodiversity loss and climate change, but from restoring old-growth forests to empowering rural smallholder farmers with life-changing sustainable agroforestry trees, we have seen the incredible things we can accomplish when we work together. No impact is too small, and when enough ordinary people take direct action, it adds up to something extraordinary.
While there are many reasons to celebrate Plant A Tree Day, here's what inspired us to establish the day:
Want to help us celebrate? There are many ways to join the fun:
To help you plant a healthy, ecologically appropriate tree in your yard, we worked with certified arborists on our team to develop this handy guide. It's filled with expert tips and resources that will empower you to get your hands in the dirt at home.
Follow along on social media as we celebrate Plant a Tree Day. And let us know how you're celebrating by using the hashtag #PlantaTreeDay when you post about it!
Meaghan works to share our story far and wide, manages our blog calendar, coordinates with the team on projects + campaigns, and ensures our brand voice is reflected across channels. With a background in communications and an education in environmental conservation, she is passionate about leveraging her creativity to help the environment!
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The Grove is more than just a monthly giving program: it's a vibrant community of individuals who are dedicated to reforestation and environmental restoration on a global scale.
As a member of The Grove, you affirm your commitment to restoring forests, nurturing biodiversity, and fostering positive global change.