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Working to empower our community to plant, advocate and care for a vibrant, native tree canopy for all. Over 16,000 trees in the community & growing!

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Thank you Erie Insurance you worked TREEmendously hard to help us accomplish planting everything, composting and mulching! 🌳🙏💪Jeb your gift of the Garden of Eatin to the community is an oasis! 🌳🌺🌸Shout out to Melissa and David for all if your help planning and executing this planting!🌳🙏❤️ If you are looking to plant trees and need some help let us know. #weplantitforward #trees #treeplanting #volunteer #carync by @weplantitforward

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The rain did not wash out this event. We loved giving out Oaks and other tree seedlings to celebrate Oak City 250 Tree Campaign with the Rotary Club of Raleigh! 🌳💦❤️ Our tree giveaways are supported by Enbridge Gas NC. 🌳🙏Thank you David, Quentin, Kailee, Dilpreet and Garv for volunteering to prepare for and give out the tree seedlings. You’re TREEmendous 🌳😊🙏 #weplantitforward #trees #raleighnc #treeplanting #volunteer by @weplantitforward

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6 days ago

🌳 Green infrastructure is more than planting trees—it’s about creating places where communities can thrive. 🌱

Beautiful, thoughtfully designed green spaces can help renew neighborhoods, improve livability, connect people, and create a stronger sense of community identity.

At We Plant it Forward, we believe trees and green spaces are investments in people. From tree plantings and giveaways to community celebrations, we’re working together to create greener, healthier, more vibrant communities. 💚🌎

Plant trees. Build community. Create a lasting legacy.

#WePlantItForward #GreenInfrastructure #TreeEquity #UrbanForestry #TreePlanting #CommunityGreenSpaces #EnvironmentalJustice #RaleighNC #ChapelHillNC #CaryNC #ApexNC #MorrisvilleNC #DurhamNC #TriangleNC #GreenerCommunities #TreesMatter #CommunityImpact by @weplantitforward

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12 days ago

🌳❔❔Did you get a tree? Drop a 🌳 in the comments and let us know where it’s going! 🌳😊Thank you to everyone who took a tree today. Your tree planting helps grow our tree canopy. 🌳🙏We want to send a heartfelt thank you to our sponsor, @EnbridgeGasNC, for investing in environmental stewardship across our region.
🌳❤️We also couldn’t have done it without the dedicated volunteers who prepared trees, loaded cars, gave out trees and packed up in the rain. Thank you for your time and energy!

#TreeGiveaway #EnbridgeGasNC #crosbycommunityday ay #WePlantitForward #VolunteerPower taken in Sherrill's University of Barbering and Cosmetology by @weplantitforward

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13 days ago

🌳💚 CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! 💚🌳

11 Volunteer Opportunities in October with We Plant it Forward!

October is packed with opportunities to plant, prepar

📅 OCTOBER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES — CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER

🌳 10/3/26 —Tree Giveaway: Crosby Community Day
Help distribute native tree seedlings to community members during Crosby Community Day.

🌱 10/9/26 — Tree Giveaway Prep
Help prepare tree seedlings for the upcoming giveaway and pack the truck for Oaktober.

🌳 10/10/26 — Oaktober Tree Giveaway
Help distribute native tree seedlings and engage with the community during Oaktober.

🛠️ 10/14/26 — Tree Prep
Prepare tools, supplies, and materials needed for an upcoming tree planting.

🌱 10/16/26 — Tree Giveaway Prep
Prepare tree seedlings for the upcoming giveaway and help pack the truck for the MetLife event.

🌳 10/17/26 — Apex Arbor Day Celebration
A hands-on Day of Service! Help distribute native tree seedlings and spread mulch while celebrating Arbor Day with the community.

🌱 10/21/26 — Tree Giveaway Prep
Help prepare tree seedlings and pack the truck for the MetLife Sustainability Fair.

🌳 10/22/26 — Tree Giveaway: MetLife Sustainability Fair
Help distribute native tree seedlings and connect with community members at the MetLife Sustainability Fair.

🛠️ 10/23/26 — Arbor Day Prep
Help prepare materials and tools for Arbor Day and pack the truck for the big day!

🌳 10/24/26 — Raleigh Arbor Day Celebration
🌱 Hands-on Day of Service!
Volunteers will participate in:
🌳 Tree planting
🌰 Native seed collection
🌿 Invasive species removal
🍽️ Lunch is provided!

🧹 10/24/26 — Post-Arbor Day Event Cleanup
Help put materials and tools away, organize supplies, and leave everything ready for our next community project.

🌎 12 OPPORTUNITIES. ONE COMMUNITY. ONE MISSION.

Every volunteer helps us grow greener, healthier communities. 🌱💚

Come plant. Come serve. Come grow with us!

📲 Sign up to volunteer with We Plant it Forward!

https://x.gldn.io/We_Plant_it_Forward

#WePlantItForward #Volunteer #RaleighNC #ApexNC #TreePlanting #TreeGiveaway #ArborDay #Oaktober #CommunityService #TreeEquity #EnvironmentalJustice #RaleighVolunteers #ServeYourCommunity by @weplantitforward

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15 days ago

🌳 Ready to plant a tree—but not sure where to start? 🌱

Join Audubon North Carolina, Trees for the Triangle, and We Plant it Forward for a FREE one-hour Tree Planting Crash Course!

We’ll cover the what, where, and how of planting trees as we prepare for this year’s planting season October–March. 🌳

This workshop is part of a broader effort to plant 24,000 trees in Raleigh by the city’s 240th Anniversary in 2032—but the knowledge you gain can be used to plant a tree anywhere in North Carolina!

🌱 Learn.
🌳 Plant.
💚 Grow a greener future.

📅 Sunday, September 28
⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM
💻 Virtual via Zoom

Register for FREE and get ready to put your roots in the ground! 🌳💚

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https://www.mobilize.us/audubon-nc/event/1020445/

#TreePlanting #TreePlantingCrashCourse #WePlantItForward #TreesForTheTriangle #AudubonNC #RaleighTrees #TreeEquity #GreenerRaleigh #NorthCarolina #PlantTrees #GrowALegacy by @weplantitforward

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19 days ago

🌱 CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! 🌱

We’re getting ready for another season of planting trees—and we need YOU! 🌳💚

Join We Plant it Forward for two upcoming opportunities:

🌱 Tree Prep — October 2
Help us prepare trees for our upcoming community giveaway.

🌳 Tree Giveaway — October 3
Join us for Crosby Community Day as we share trees with community members and help grow a greener, healthier community.

Every tree starts with a few helping hands. Your time can make a lasting impact!

📩 Sign up for our newsletter at http://www.WePlantitForward.org to stay connected to upcoming volunteer opportunities.

🙌 Volunteer sign-up: http://www.carync.gov/shadingthefuture

Plant trees. Grow communities. Leave a greener legacy. 🌳

#WePlantItForward #VolunteerRaleigh #RaleighNC #TreePlanting #TreeGiveaway #CrosbyCommunityDay #CommunityVolunteers #GreenerCommunities #PlantTrees #TreesForPeople by @weplantitforward

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21 days ago

🌳 Ready to plant a tree—but not sure where to start? 🌱

Join Audubon North Carolina, Trees for the Triangle, and We Plant it Forward for a FREE one-hour Tree Planting Crash Course!

We’ll cover the what, where, and how of planting trees as we prepare for this year’s planting season October–March. 🌳

This workshop is part of a broader effort to plant 24,000 trees in Raleigh by the city’s 240th Anniversary in 2032—but the knowledge you gain can be used to plant a tree anywhere in North Carolina!

🌱 Learn.
🌳 Plant.
💚 Grow a greener future.

📅 Sunday, September 28
⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM
💻 Virtual via Zoom

Register for FREE and get ready to put your roots in the ground! 🌳💚

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https://www.mobilize.us/audubon-nc/event/1020445/

#TreePlanting #TreePlantingCrashCourse #WePlantItForward #TreesForTheTriangle #AudubonNC #RaleighTrees #TreeEquity #GreenerRaleigh #NorthCarolina #PlantTrees #GrowALegacy by @weplantitforward

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23 days ago

🌱 CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! 🌱

We’re getting ready for another season of planting trees—and we need YOU! 🌳💚

Join We Plant it Forward for two upcoming opportunities:

🌱 Tree Prep — October 2
Help us prepare trees for our upcoming community giveaway.

🌳 Tree Giveaway — October 3
Join us for Crosby Community Day as we share trees with community members and help grow a greener, healthier community.

Every tree starts with a few helping hands. Your time can make a lasting impact!

📩 Sign up for our newsletter at http://www.WePlantitForward.org to stay connected to upcoming volunteer opportunities.

🙌 Volunteer sign-up: https://x.gldn.io/We_Plant_it_Forward

Plant trees. Grow communities. Leave a greener legacy. 🌳

#WePlantItForward #VolunteerRaleigh #RaleighNC #TreePlanting #TreeGiveaway #CrosbyCommunityDay #CommunityVolunteers #GreenerCommunities #PlantTrees #TreesForPeople by @weplantitforward

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a month ago

We had a great time at the Give Back Organization Community Health Fair today giving out free trees. 🌳The lungs of the Earth, 🫁🌳 trees keep our air clean💨🌳, shade us in extreme heat🥵🌳, and clean our waterways💦🌳 There are so many health benefits to trees! 🎗️🌳🙏Support our work and grow a healthy community, www.WePlantitForward.org. 🙏🌳Thank you to Matt, Ian, Leah,Tebbs, and Will our TREEmendous volunteers who found us through Activate Good🙏❤️🌳 taken in Food Lion by @weplantitforward

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🌳 Ready to plant a tree—but not sure where to start? 🌱

Join Audubon North Carolina, Trees for the Triangle, and We Plant it Forward for a FREE one-hour Tree Planting Crash Course!

We’ll cover the what, where, and how of planting trees as we prepare for this year’s planting season October–March. 🌳

This workshop is part of a broader effort to plant 24,000 trees in Raleigh by the city’s 240th Anniversary in 2032—but the knowledge you gain can be used to plant a tree anywhere in North Carolina!

🌱 Learn.
🌳 Plant.
💚 Grow a greener future.

📅 Sunday, September 28
⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM
💻 Virtual via Zoom

Register for FREE and get ready to put your roots in the ground! 🌳💚

👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
https://www.mobilize.us/audubon-nc/event/1020445/

#TreePlanting #TreePlantingCrashCourse #WePlantItForward #TreesForTheTriangle #AudubonNC #RaleighTrees #TreeEquity #GreenerRaleigh #NorthCarolina #PlantTrees #GrowALegacy by @weplantitforward

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a month ago

🌳 DO YOU NEED TREES FOR YOUR SPACE? 🌳

We’re looking for churches, schools, nonprofits, businesses, neighborhoods, and other community spaces that could benefit from having trees planted on their property!

🌱 We Plant It Forward can help!

Whether you’re looking to:

✨ Add shade and beauty to your space
🌳 Create a more welcoming outdoor environment
🌎 Support environmental sustainability
💧 Help reduce flooding and stormwater runoff
🌿 Create a space where people can connect with nature

Does your church, school, business, or neighborhood have a space that could use more trees?

📩 Send us a message! We’d love to learn more about your space and explore how We Plant It Forward can help.

👉🏼 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgL2QCjxbv200n_vsu7uQASiLavIBPDddsAMcnz9H1v1ma0w/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=109559415952241189189

Let’s work together to plant trees, grow communities, and leave a greener legacy for generations to come. 🌱💚

#WePlantItForward #PlantItForward #TreePlanting #GreenerCommunities #EnvironmentalJustice #CommunityTrees #UrbanForestry #RaleighNC #DurhamNC #ChapelHillNC #TriangleNC by @weplantitforward

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