Mission Statement
Tree Trust’s mission is to transform lives and landscapes by engaging people to build skills for meaningful careers, inspiring people to plant trees, and making our community a greener, healthier place to live.
Impact and Programs
Accomplishments
In 2023, Tree Trust served 412 young people through Career Pathways programming, added 7,114 trees to the urban canopy through planting and distribution events, and engaged 849 community volunteers.
Current Goals
Tree Trust’s organizational goals for 2024 are to serve at least 400 young people in Career Pathways programming, add at least 10,500 trees to the urban canopy in areas where they are needed most through planting and distribution initiatives, and engage at least 1,000 volunteers.
Community or Constituency Served
Tree Trust’s Career Pathways programming serves young people ages 14-28 who face barriers to education and employment. These barriers may include racism, poverty, interrupted education, uncertain childcare, homelessness, transportation obstacles, disabilities, justice involvement, or mental health concerns. Our Community Forestry initiatives engage community members of all demographics to plant trees in urban areas where they are needed most. Our Landscape Services social enterprise division provides professional landscaping and tree care services to public and private clients.
Geographic Area Served
Tree Trust serves the Twin Cities metro area of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, which includes Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties. Our Community Forestry initiatives also serve greater Minnesota.
