Carolyn Lanier Youth Farm
LUBBOCK, TEXAS - April 2024
Color Republic | One Tree Planted | United Supermarkets
At Colour Republic, maintaining healthy pollinator populations is crucial for their work as a fair trade flower grower. On a spring morning in April 2024, 50 dedicated floral designers from Texas grocery giant United Supermarkets joined forces to create a multi-bed pollinator garden. In just three hours, we built and filled seven raised beds with climate-appropriate perennials and trees to provide a habitat for native pollinators like bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. These thriving pollinator populations not only support other native plants and animals but also enhance crop production at the adjacent Carolyn Lanier Youth Farm. This farm supplies produce to local food banks and serves as an educational resource for local school districts, teaching students about pollination and metamorphosis. Thanks to Colour Republic's sponsorship, this garden is the first of several learning sites planned by the farm, building momentum for an even larger project.
Tyler Arboretum
MEDIA, PENNSYLVANIA - April 2024
Philadelphia Eagles | One Tree Planted | West Pharmaceuticals
In recent years, the Tyler Arboretum lost over 1,600 trees to the devastating Emerald Ash Borer. Located just outside Philadelphia, PA, this conservation haven offers educational opportunities and miles of beautiful trails for the local community. Thanks to a generous sponsorship by West Pharmaceuticals, the Philadelphia Eagles turned this high-profile community project into the capstone of their 2023 Season's Field Goal Forest Initiative. This initiative planted 20 trees for every field goal made by kicker Jake Elliot. Nearly 60 community volunteers came together for a day of tree planting and invasive species removal, restoring an area of the park that had been closed due to the danger of falling trees. We were joined by Jake, several Eagles cheerleaders, and their mascot Swoop for a day of hard work and celebration. Together, we planted nearly 400 trees during the season, with an additional 65 trees planted on this special day.
Cowassock Woods, Sudbury Valley Trustees
FRAMINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS - May 2024
Hammermill | One Tree Planted | Staples
Hammermill Paper Company wanted to thank their community partners at Staples, whose corporate offices are in Framingham, MA, while also showcasing their commitment to sustainability. We found Cowassock Woods, a natural gem in a residential area just outside Boston and minutes from Staples' headquarters. Like many high-traffic natural areas, invasive species had overrun the woods, reducing biodiversity and threatening local wildlife. Hammermill hosted 30 hard-working local Staples customers for a morning of invasive species removal, followed by planting a variety of native shrubs, fruits, and grasses. With this location so close to their offices, the Staples team looks forward to revisiting Cowassock Woods to see their efforts flourish in the coming years.
Novacare Complex
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - August 2024
Philadelphia Eagles | West Pharmaceuticals
The Eagles Community Team kicked off another exciting year of their Field Goal Forest Initiative in a truly impactful way-by expanding the Field Goal Forest right in Philadelphia! The program, which plants 3 trees for every field goal made, aims to make a lasting environmental impact. At a special open practice at the Eagles' training facility, the Novacare Complex, we partnered with Octoraro Native Nursery and the Brands of Maine to host a tree giveaway event that provided 500 homes with native flowering trees. These trees are perfectly suited for Philadelphia's climate and will thrive in the local environment. This event not only helped make the city greener but also highlighted the team's commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly initiatives.
Tara Elementary School
MORROW, GEORGIA - October 2024
Mohawk Flooring | One Tree Planted
To celebrate their partnership with One Tree Planted, Mohawk Flooring hosted a meaningful event in collaboration with local planting partner, Foodwell Alliance. A team of 40 from Mohawk's Atlanta office, along with their retail partners, gathered at Tara Elementary School in Morrow, GA, a school located in a food desert, to plant an orchard that will have a lasting impact on the community. The new orchard, which includes over 40 trees and shrubs such as apples, pears, pomegranates, blueberries, and muscadines, will provide fresh, locally grown produce to the community where access to healthy food is limited. In addition to nourishing the neighborhood, the orchard will serve as a valuable resource for STEM education, offering hands-on learning opportunities for local students. This project reflects Mohawk's commitment to sustainability and supporting communities in need, creating a green space that will benefit Tara Elementary for generations to come.
Riviera Beach Community Garden
RIVIERA BEACH, FLORIDA - October 2024
Carrier | One Tree Planted
We recently teamed up with Carrier, planting partner IDEAS for Us, and the Riviera Beach Community Garden for a day of community service in Riviera Beach, Florida. Over 40 volunteers gathered to revitalize the garden by planting nearly 20 new trees, including mango, avocado, banana, and citrus varieties, cleaning vegetable beds, and painting planters. This work helped expand the offerings of the garden, which provides fresh produce to the local, under-resourced area. Many volunteers from nearby West Palm Beach were surprised to learn about its positive impact. It was a great opportunity for Carrier to show its commitment to sustainability while supporting the local community.