Celebrating
35 Years
of Service
In 2025, TREES Inc. proudly marks its 35th anniversary—a milestone that reflects decades of dedication to enhancing Terre Haute’s urban landscape.
Since 1990, our all-volunteer organization has worked hand in hand with the community to plant, preserve, and promote trees throughout the city. From neighborhood street plantings to large-scale reforestation efforts in city parks, TREES Inc. has helped plant thousands of trees that provide shade, beauty, cleaner air and a healthier environment for generations to come.
We serve the community by organizing hands-on planting events, offering educational outreach, partnering with schools and civic groups, and providing free saplings to residents annually.
Our mission is rooted in the belief that trees are a vital part of Terre Haute’s future—contributing to public health, economic vitality, and civic pride. As we celebrate 35 years of impact, we remain committed to growing stronger together and inviting all members of the community to join us in shaping a greener, more vibrant city.
Our mission is to improve the environmental quality of Terre Haute and Vigo County by collaborating with community leaders, local businesses and neighbors to create a beautiful, sustainable and verdant place to live, work and play.
Our mission
Why we plant trees
In 1990, alarmed by the decline of Terre Haute’s urban forest, a group of local citizens founded TREES Inc. In the years since our community has lost many more trees to age, disease, storms and climate change. But because of TREES Inc., thousands of new trees have been planted along city streets, in local parks and in neighborhoods across the community.
Why do trees matter? Trees add to the quality of life, quality of place and overall quality of community in numerous ways:
Beautification and Mental Health: Trees make our community more attractive. Green spaces reduces stress and promotes well-being.
Climate Moderation and Air Quality: Trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen. Cleaner air means better health for everyone.
Soil Erosion and Wildlife Habitat: Trees stabilize soil, prevent water runoff, provide habitat for wildlife and support biodiversity.
Privacy and Noise Reduction: Trees are natural buffers that enhances our quality of life by creating quieter neighborhoods.
Economic Benefits: Communities with healthy tree canopies attract tourists, shoppers and homeowners and increase property values.