In low-income neighborhoods, "concrete jungles" can be up to 15°F hotter than leafier suburbs. We plant native urban forests to lower temperatures, clean the air, and bring health equity back to our streets.
12,400+
Native trees planted across 14 urban heat islands since 2019.
It isn't just about the weather. Urban heat islands are a matter of social and environmental justice.
Asphalt and concrete absorb heat, creating dangerous micro-climates that increase the risk of heatstroke during summer months.
Lack of greenery means higher concentrations of CO2 and particulate matter, leading to higher rates of childhood asthma.
Without shade, cooling costs skyrocket, forcing low-income families to choose between electricity and other essentials.
We don't just plant any tree. We use climate-resilient, native species that provide maximum shade and support local pollinators.
We train local residents in arboriculture, creating green jobs and ensuring every tree survives its first three critical years.
We use thermal mapping to prove our impact. Our current project sites have seen an average surface temperature drop of 6°F.
Your contribution goes directly toward saplings, soil, and the community teams that keep them growing.
Provides one native sapling and organic mulch for a city sidewalk.
Funds the planting and the first year of professional watering and care for two trees.
Sponsors a community training workshop for neighborhood residents to maintain their local canopy.