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Education & Outreach

Find ways to connect to trees in your home, work, or school.

Education and Outreach Programs

  • Tree Equity School Curriculum

    We are working on a science-based middle school urban tree curriculum with elements of tree equity. If you know a teacher or are a teacher in Boston who would like to be involved, reach out to us.

    Teach about Tree Equity using our secure form

  • After School & Enrichment Lessons

    We've developed a series of enrichment lessons for kindergarten through high school teachers and students who are interested learning more about urban trees and tree equity. Feel free to use and adapt these lessons for your program!

    Enrichment Lessons using our secure form

  • Boston Urban Forest Friends (BUFF)

    Boston Urban Forest Friends (BUFF) began in 2019 as way to reinvigorate urban forestry work in Boston. BUFF is a coalition of organizations, community groups, and individuals focused on increasing partnerships and collaboration around growing Boston’s urban canopy. BUFF meet monthly on zoom.

    Learn more about Boston Urban Forest Friends using our secure form

  • Community Tree Walks

    Our Community Tree Walks program is to educate residents about the importance of urban trees and creating self-guided community tree walks for anyone who wants to get outside and explore some of the notable members of our urban canopy.

    Stay tuned for more info using our secure form
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    Tree Equity Matters

    Urban trees are a critical asset to cities: they sequester carbon, reduce energy usage, remove air pollutants, filter stormwater, and cool hot city streets by providing shade and releasing water vapor.

    Learn More about Tree Equity in Boston

    • Thank you for caring for Boston's trees!