WHAT IS THE 🌳T.R.E.E.🌳 LEADER PROGRAM?

The T.R.E.E. LEADER Program is a community driven initiative that equips and empowers residents with environmental education through hands-on learning in tree planting and maintenance. Participants receive free training, project supplies, and trees to lead their neighbors in building a
greener, stronger community.

The program consists of three goals:
  • Strengthen and increase the resilience of South Florida communities.
  • Inspire environmental stewardship through education and action.
  • Foster appreciation for the environment through hands-on involvement.

🌳T.R.E.E.🌳 LEADER TO-DO LIST

  • Plant a native or Florida-friendly tree at your home as the T.R.E.E. Leader.
  • Host at least one annual tree-planting event in your community
  • Survey your community for tree-planting opportunities
  • Monitor developments that may negatively impact the tree canopy in your community.
  • Volunteer at least 4 hours monthly and recruit at least 3 neighbors to plant trees and/or assist with planting and events.
  • Attend and complete CITIZENS training sessions Serve as the primary contact between CITIZENS and the community during planting events.
  • Ensure residents adhere to watering schedules for their trees.
  • Form a T.R.E.E. Leader Team of 3+ members to assist with outreach, tree adoption, event
    planning and execution, and post-planting maintenance.
CITIZENS will cover approved program-related tree costs for program participants.

 

TARGET COMMUNITIES

ARE THERE REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A 🌳T.R.E.E.🌳 LEADER?

Yes, these are the requirements: 
  • Good stamina and physical health; able to lift a maximum of 25 pounds.
  • Loves the outdoors, planting & gardening
  • Neighborly and willing to learn.
  • Able to commit at least 4 hours per month
  • Focus on underserved areas.
  • Willing to host and participate in community tree education, planting, and maintenance activities throughout the county.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Glad you asked! 

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