TreeUTah keeps local species growing
When the city was planning to cut down a tree in his front yard, Pepper Provenzano looked for a group that could help him keep the tree. He didn’t find any, so he decided to make his own.
TreeUtah was founded over 20 years ago. The organization is dedicated to maintaining and growing trees all over the state of Utah. They have partnered with several organizations including Salt Lake County and its One Million Trees for One Million People program.
“Trees are that keystone species that support other species,” says Volunteer Coordinator Meghan Johnston. Trees help to provide clean air, clean water and homes for other animals.
Using mostly native trees, TreeUtah works to make sure that the right tree is planted in the right place.
“People get really fired up about trees,” says Education Coordinator Alex Porpora.
Volunteers help with projects like planting trees.
“It’s a one day project with a long-term result,” says Johnston. “You get to look at the tree year after year.”
Other benefits of volunteering to plant trees include being outdoors, enjoying the team spirit and getting some exercise. Those interested in volunteering with TreeUtah should contact Johnston at her email address or at (801)364-2122.
This article was originally published at examiner.com. Links updated March 2017.
TreeUtah was founded over 20 years ago. The organization is dedicated to maintaining and growing trees all over the state of Utah. They have partnered with several organizations including Salt Lake County and its One Million Trees for One Million People program.
“Trees are that keystone species that support other species,” says Volunteer Coordinator Meghan Johnston. Trees help to provide clean air, clean water and homes for other animals.
Using mostly native trees, TreeUtah works to make sure that the right tree is planted in the right place.
“People get really fired up about trees,” says Education Coordinator Alex Porpora.
Volunteers help with projects like planting trees.
“It’s a one day project with a long-term result,” says Johnston. “You get to look at the tree year after year.”
Other benefits of volunteering to plant trees include being outdoors, enjoying the team spirit and getting some exercise. Those interested in volunteering with TreeUtah should contact Johnston at her email address or at (801)364-2122.
This article was originally published at examiner.com. Links updated March 2017.