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Aug 21, 2026

David, welcome to the tree planting movement! 🌲💚

Aug 17, 2026

From shade on hot summer days to memories made in the backyard, everyone has a tree that means a little something extra to them. 🌲​ What’s your favorite tree and why? Tell us in the comments below for a chance to be featured on our socials.​

Aug 22, 2026 · Instagram

What’s the deadliest weather-related hazard for humans? Extreme heat! The last 10 years have been the hottest on record, and people living in cities are experiencing it the most intensely. When rising temperatures, buildings/cities and sparse tree canopy coverage combine, the result is trapped heat. This is known as the urban heat island effect. Trees can help reduce heat by naturally cooling through shade and by releasing moisture through their leaves. This is why the @arbordayfoundation is strategically planting trees in areas that need them the most. Planting trees near streets, homes, and buildings can also reduce energy use and improve air quality which can be exasperated by excessive heat. Learn more about the Arbor Day Foundation and support their work by visiting arborday.org (link in bio) #extremeheat #trees #arbordayfoundation

Aug 21, 2026 · Instagram

The silver maple earns its name every time the wind blows. Flip over one of its leaves and you'll find a shimmering silver underside that catches the light, making the whole canopy seem to sparkle.​ Beyond its beauty, this native tree is one of North America's fastest-growing maples, making it a favorite for homeowners looking to enjoy cooling shade sooner rather than later. It also provides valuable habitat, with birds nesting among its branches and wildlife feeding on its early spring buds and seeds.​ Just be sure to give it room to grow. Silver maples can reach 50–80 feet tall with wide-spreading roots, so they're best planted away from sidewalks, foundations, and utility lines.​ Have a silver maple in your yard? Tell us what you love most about it.​

Aug 20, 2026 · Instagram

For 48 years, Susan's silver maple has been part of her family's story. Its branches shaded childhood games, family picnics, joyful celebrations, and heartfelt goodbyes. Through every season of life, it has stood quietly in the background, offering comfort, consistency, and a place to gather.​ Today, with just Susan and her husband beneath its canopy, the tree stands as a living reminder of the memories they've built together.​ Every tree has a story. We'd love to hear yours. Share it with us at the link in our bio.

Aug 19, 2026 · Instagram

In Alabama’s Talladega National Forest, 9,000 native longleaf pine trees are helping bring back a vital ecosystem that has declined over decades. Once used as a loblolly pine plantation for fiber production, this 20-acre restoration project is creating critical habitat for wildlife, including the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker, a species that depends on mature longleaf pine forests for nesting. These trees are more than a restoration effort. They’re a promise that this unique forest ecosystem will continue to thrive for generations.

Aug 18, 2026 · Instagram

The newest episode of Unearthing Optimism is here 🎙️ Dylan Efron joins us on Unearthing Optimism to talk about finding happiness outdoors, protecting the places that matter most, and why nature is worth speaking up for. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Aug 17, 2026 · Facebook

Millions of trees are headed for front yards, backyards and communities across the country as people plant trees this fall. So what's driving this fall planting boom? Thousands of people will join the Arbor Day Foundation and ultimately receive 10 tree seedlings matched to their region. The seedlings arrive at their door with a planting guide, ready to put in the ground. These individual seedlings add up to millions of trees taking root across the country, creating more shade, habitat and greener spaces along the way. It’s a small act happening in yards all across America that adds up to something much bigger. Want to be part of it? Become a member today and get 10 free tree seedlings of your own.

Aug 16, 2026 · Instagram

Community tree plantings often happen on neighborhood sidewalks, in local parks, around schools, and other areas where residents are out and about. But a cemetery? Not just any cemetery — a historic 80-acre burial ground in Grand Rapids, MI, with a unique blend of park, lawn, and hybrid landscape. For many residents, it’s more than a place to visit loved ones. It’s a peaceful escape where they can gather and enjoy the beauty of nature. That’s why the community is committed to preserving the green space that showcases majestic, mature trees that have long defined the property. Unfortunately, those trees are nearing the end of their life cycle. To protect the cemetery’s canopy and everything it offers, local organizations and residents picked up their shovels and planted 40 succession trees, refreshing the aging canopy and bringing peaceful shade to exposed areas. Now, whatever brings visitors here, they’ll find a place to relax, reflect, and enjoy the shade.

Aug 15, 2026 · Instagram

You might know him from his adventures around the world, but Dylan Efron's connection to nature goes much deeper.​ From his favorite forest to a wildlife encounter he’ll never forget…​ A new Unearthing Optimism episode drops Monday. 🎧

Aug 14, 2026 · Facebook

The rainforest in the highlands of Peru does a lot of heavy lifting. It's home to rich biodiversity, supports wildlife found only in the region, and supplies freshwater to millions of people. But for years, this vital landscape was disappearing as forests were cleared. In 2019, a large-scale planting project in collaboration with TeamTrees helped plant 125,800 trees across family farms and coffee cooperatives, helping restore the important ecosystem communities and wildlife depend on. Along with putting trees in the ground, the project also focused on education, giving farmers the tools and knowledge to support their livelihoods while caring for the land. What grew was an investment in healthier forests and a more sustainable future for the next generation.

Aug 12, 2026 · Facebook

Do you have a childhood tree memory? For @hankgreen, it was a sprawling oak tree, crowded with laughing kids. 🎧 Listen to Unearthing Optimism wherever you get your podcasts.

Aug 11, 2026 · Instagram

Georgia, South Carolina, and Alabama officially claim the peach or peach tree as a state symbol. Delaware declared peach pie as its official dessert, and Texas hangs its ten-gallon hat on peach cobbler. California, South Carolina, and Georgia are the biggest producers. These trees offer more than sweet fruit. They’re woven into local history, economies, and ecosystems. Once planted, they give back for decades. What do you think about these storied trees? Looking to nurture and grow a peach tree of your own? Head to our website to get one today.

Aug 10, 2026 · Instagram