The 2021 Tour des Trees covered more than 320 miles through the Rocky Mountains, and we are deeply grateful to the 38 in-person riders and 35 virtual participants whose remarkable dedication and effort made the event a success despite many challenges.

One summit, however, remains to be reached. As of this writing the tour has raised more than $244,000. Let's make one last push to hit $250,000!

Tour des Trees donations can be made here until 11:59 PM October 31.

Thank you!

As one participant described it, "It was like a block party, but while planting trees." On Oct. 23, the Akron Parks Collaborative planted more than 80 trees and spread "a mountain of mulch" in its effort to rebuild their community's canopy and make great use of vacant lots. A local arborist provided education on the process and will help with maintenance and upkeep.

The funding was provided by a TREE Fund grant. Established in 2012, the Ohio Chapter International Society of Arboriculture Education Grant Program funds arboricultural education programs or projects within Ohio. The purpose of this grant is to increase the public awareness of and support the advancement of knowledge in the field of arboriculture and urban forestry to benefit people, trees and the environment.

Funding was provided by a TREE Fund grant, and additional support came from: Summit Lake BUILD CORPS; City of Akron, Ohio - Mayor's Office; The Well Community Development Corporation (Community Tool Library); and Let's Grow Akron. Photos by Dan Rowland Photography.

In memory of Will Nutter, his remarkable character, and his exceptional leadership, the Nutter family and Wright Service Corp. have established at the TREE Fund the Will Nutter Memorial Scholarship Fund in support of education. Additional gifts from individuals, corporations, or organizations are encouraged and welcome. The specific criteria for the scholarship will be forthcoming.

You can give to the Will Nutter Memorial Scholarship Fund here.

The Robert Felix Memorial Scholarship Program is the oldest endowed grant program administered by TREE Fund, established in the original 2002 Declaration of Trust that established TREE Fund as a charitable grant-making organization. Starting in 2022, the TREE Fund will be offering two Felix Memorial scholarships!

You can learn more about the Felix Memorial scholarships, their criteria, and the application process here.

We are deeply grateful to the following people and organizations who contributed $2,500 or more to the TREE Fund in September 2021:

See the full list of lead donors who make our vital tree research and education work possible on our website.

Missed a webinar? Watch it anytime on our website.

TREE Fund now offers ISA CEU credits for two recorded webinars: "Loading of a Tie-in Point While Climbing" and "Planning for the Next Three Letter Urban Tree Canopy Changer: Lessons Learned with DED, EAB, ETC." If you missed either one of these webinars, you can now watch the live recordings and earn ISA CEU credits by completing a 20 question quiz with 80% accuracy. Learn more on our website.

TREE Fund Crown Partners!