Trees for the Hart
Trees for the Hart
Trees for the Hart is a tree planting program for the City of Elkhart.
We’re planting trees in neighborhoods all across the city! Our goal is to plant 2,000 trees by 2028. Do you want a tree in your neighborhood? Do you want to help us plant trees? We want to hear from you!
The Trees for the Hart program is led by the Elkhart Environmental Center (EEC). For questions or more information about the program, check out the info below or contact EEC staff at 574-293-5070 or EECmail@coei.org.
Trees for the Hart is a tree planting program for the City of Elkhart.
We’re planting trees in neighborhoods all across the city! Our goal is to plant 2,000 trees by 2028. Do you want a tree in your neighborhood? Do you want to help us plant trees? We want to hear from you!
The Trees for the Hart program is led by the Elkhart Environmental Center (EEC). For questions or more information about the program, check out the info below or contact EEC staff at 574-293-5070 or EECmail@coei.org.
Trees for the Hart: Elkhart Awarded Million Dollar Tree Grant
Elkhart, IN – (4/26/2024) Last year, the City of Elkhart was awarded $1 million in funding as part of the Inflation Reduction Act’s investment in the Urban and Community Forestry Program.
The Urban and Community Forestry Program received $1.5 billion to support urban tree-planting, urban forest planning and management, and related activities, particularly in disadvantaged communities nationwide. Along with other cities in Indiana, including South Bend and Goshen, Elkhart was awarded a portion of funding to invest in the local urban canopy.
Elkhart’s funds will be used through the city’s new “Trees for the Hart” initiative, which aims to energize the community to focus on how trees can benefit the City of Elkhart for years. Over the next 4 years, the City of Elkhart aims to plant over 2,000 trees, remove approximately 125 acres of land invaded by exotic species, and conduct outreach to over 35,000 people. The project focuses on the reforestation, awareness, and education of urban canopy in communities historically overlooked and plagued by environmental issues. All 6 City Council districts have qualifying areas.
Find your tree equity score! This score helps us determine where our priority planting areas are in the city. Find your score here.
What is a tree equity score? What does it mean?
This tool measures how well the critical benefits of urban tree canopy are reaching those who need them most. Each score indicates whether there are enough trees in a neighborhood for everyone to experience the health, economic, and climate benefits that trees provide. Scores are based on tree canopy, surface temperature, income, employment, race, age, language, and health factors. These scores guide investment in communities living on low incomes, communities of color, and all those disproportionately affected by extreme heat, pollution, and other environmental hazards. (Source)
More Info:
https://www.vibrantcitieslab.com/guide/background-and-context-for-tree-equity/
We’re working to make more information about this grant program available to the public. Please check back for updates!
Trees for the Hart: Elkhart Awarded Million Dollar Tree Grant
Elkhart, IN – (4/26/2024) Last year, the City of Elkhart was awarded $1 million in funding as part of the Inflation Reduction Act’s investment in the Urban and Community Forestry Program.
The Urban and Community Forestry Program received $1.5 billion to support urban tree-planting, urban forest planning and management, and related activities, particularly in disadvantaged communities nationwide. Along with other cities in Indiana, including South Bend and Goshen, Elkhart was awarded a portion of funding to invest in the local urban canopy.
Elkhart’s funds will be used through the city’s new “Trees for the Hart” initiative, which aims to energize the community to focus on how trees can benefit the City of Elkhart for years. Over the next 4 years, the City of Elkhart aims to plant over 2,000 trees, remove approximately 125 acres of land invaded by exotic species, and conduct outreach to over 35,000 people. The project focuses on the reforestation, awareness, and education of urban canopy in communities historically overlooked and plagued by environmental issues. All 6 City Council districts have qualifying areas.
Find your tree equity score! This score helps us determine where our priority planting areas are in the city. Find your score here.
What is a tree equity score? What does it mean?
This tool measures how well the critical benefits of urban tree canopy are reaching those who need them most. Each score indicates whether there are enough trees in a neighborhood for everyone to experience the health, economic, and climate benefits that trees provide. Scores are based on tree canopy, surface temperature, income, employment, race, age, language, and health factors. These scores guide investment in communities living on low incomes, communities of color, and all those disproportionately affected by extreme heat, pollution, and other environmental hazards. (Source)
More Info:
https://www.vibrantcitieslab.com/guide/background-and-context-for-tree-equity/
We’re working to make more information about this grant program available to the public. Please check back for updates!
