Worcester Tree Initiative
an Independent Program of Tower Hill Botanic Garden

Worcester Tree Initiative:
an Independent Program of Tower Hill Botanic Garden
Our Mission: Rebuilding Worcester's Urban Forest

Our organization exists to grow, care for, and protect Worcester's urban forest. Our community based approach includes education and training, tree planting, and long term tracking and care to achieve significant improvements to the environment and to quality of life in our city. 

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Memorial Tree  - Claremont Academy

     On Tuesday, May 31st, 2017 an Eastern Redbud Tree was planted in honor of a young Claremont Academy teacher, Ms. Hehir, whose life was cut short Feb 5, 2017.  Clearly she inspired those around her.  It was an honor to plant a memorial tree for her at the school today with her students, colleagues, friends and family.  

YAFs Return Summer 2017

Once again, the Worcester Tree Initiative will be watering the newly planted street trees and public trees with our Young Adult Forestry Team beginning June 26th.  Thanks to our partnership with the Worcester Youth Center and Girls Inc. and the generous financial support of the Massport Foundation as well as support from the City of Worcester Water Department and DPW & P, we will employ seven part time Young Adult Foresters and 1 Full Time Summer Supervisor.  

Volunteering & Upcoming Events 

Tree Pruning Outings Friday & Saturday

It Takes a City to Build a Forest

Growing an urban forest is hard work. Lack of space, poor growing conditions, and damage done by people, both accidentally and intentionally, make cities and towns tough places to grow trees, but in our view, it's not optional. We wouldn't want to live in a city without trees and we doubt you would either.

That's why we're asking you to consider supporting our efforts. We work to rebuild Worcester's urban forest and ensure that it is healthy, well cared for, and equitably distributed. We need your help to ensure that this work is carried out. You can do this in a lot of ways, from volunteering to donating; learn more by clicking below.

Steering Committee

Founders:

Congressman Jim McGovern
Tim Murray; President/CEO, Worcester Area Chamber of Commerce 
Co-Chairs:   

Mary Knittle
State Representative Jim O'Day  
Jordan Levy  
Members:

Paul Belsito
Deb Cary
Senate Majority Leader Harriette Chandler
Andy Davis
Margaret Doyle
City Councilor Tony Enonomou
Steve Fischer
Allen Fletcher
School Committee Member Jack Foley
Margaret Guzman
Robyn Kennedy
State Senator Michael Moore
Paul Moosey, Commissioner, Dept. of Public Works, Worcester
Marie Morse
Suzanne Maas
Colin Novick
Joe O'Brien
Selectman Ken O'Brien
Kevin O'Sullivan
Chris Philbin
Kathleen Polanowicz 
Selectman Chris Rucho
Matthew Wally

Thank you to our sponsors

New Funder as of 2017!
See other fans of our work on the Partners and Sponsors page.