Tree Boston among 150 local nonprofits to receive a grant from the Cummings Foundation
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve received a $120,000 3-year Cummings Grant to support our NeighborWoods program
June 2026
Speak for the Trees works to expand tree canopy and inspire residents to get involved
In this Bay State Banner Business Spotlight, Deidre E. Montague spoke with our own Jerel Ferguson about being part of SFTT and working in nature
April 2026
Funding Announcement: Expanding Green Jobs and Tree Equity
$1.5 million Award from Liberty Mutual Insurance to Expand Green Jobs and Tree Equity in Boston
March 2026
Speak for the Trees Receives Grant to Plant Trees for Residents
Funding in support of Planting on Private Land
March 2026
Speak for the Trees, Boston Expands Workforce Development Initiatives for Young
People in Boston Pursuing Urban Forestry
November 2025
Charlestown Peace Park to Host Community Planting in Collaboration with Speak for the Trees, Boston
September 2025, Charlestown Coalition
Urban tree-planting programs adapt to federal funding retraction
May 2025, SmartcitiesDive
The idea of ‘tree equity’ is taking root
August 2023, WGBH
A garden as living memorial: Tree plantings recall Covid deaths
May 2023, Dorchester Reporter
Neighborhoods in Mass. could get more shade from trees under new climate bill
May 2023, WBUR
Why ‘speaking’ for the trees can address inequity in Boston
April 2023, WGBH
Boston needs to throw more shade 🌳
April 2023, Boston.com
Going green, literally: introducing the bill that would bring more trees to the cities of Massachusetts
March 2023, Daily Hampshire Gazette
A Tree Grows in Boston | XCC course wants students to challenge environmental injustice by improving the urban tree canopy
December 2022, BUToday.com
Trees are key to address Boston’s heat islands. But it’s more complicated than just planting new ones
August 2022, Boston.com
It’s been a hot summer! WBUR shares a bit about how you can help water and care for your tree.
August 2022, WBUR
Tune in to WBUR as Eva Paradiso shares a bit about our Teen Urban Tree Corps program.
June 2022, WBUR
Listen to CEO & Co-Founder David Meshoulam on Tree Speech, a podcast about trees.
November 2021, Tree Speech
2021 Teen Urban Tree Corps Annual Report – Check out our teens neighborhood planting plans!
August 2021, SFTT
2020 Teen Urban Tree Corps Share the powerful stories about their neighborhood forests.
August 2020, SFTT
We were proud to stand tall with our Friends of Melnea Cass Boulevard
January 2021, BostonGlobe
Geneva Ave Tree Planting and Community Garden to learn more about our work in Dorchester with some amazing local community groups.
October 2018, SFTT
Speak for the Trees sees many opportunities in Charlestown – our work and efforts in their neighborhood.
January 2019, Charlestown Patriot-Bridge
SFTT had the chance to work in Roslindale to care for trees near the MBTA station.
January 2019, GreeningRozzie
Speaking for the trees: A Climate Minute Podcast – An interview from our first year!
May 2018, Mass Climate Action Network
