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The Mental Health Benefits of Trees: Why Nature Makes Us Happier

  The Mental Health Benefits of Trees: Why Nature Makes Us Happier Have you ever noticed how good you feel after spending time outside? Maybe you've climbed your favorite tree in the backyard, or walked through a park filled with...

2025 Annual Impact Report

We are so thrilled to share our impact, progress, and appreciation with you in our 2025 Annual Impact Report!

Teaching Kids About Gratitude & Generosity Through Plants!

November 17, 2025 The Spirit of Thanksgiving Thanksgiving has always been about gathering with loved ones and giving thanks — not only in words, but through action. The holiday celebrates abundance, not just in what we receive, but in what...

Mini Food Forest Program: Teaching Kids to Grow Their Own Future

Our Mini Food Forest Program introduces children to permaculture by teaching them how to care for a mini food forest—a self-sustaining, multi layered ecosystem with edible and medicinal plants. Kids learn about regenerative gardening and how plants work together to...

2024 Annual Impact Report

We are so thrilled to share our impact, progress, and appreciation with you in our 2024 Annual Impact Report!  

Changemaker Shoutout! – Barker Road Middle School Environmental Club

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Neighborhood Forest Partners with Futurist Dana Klisanin for Earth Day 2024

February 12th, 2024 Collaboration Inspires Young Climate Activists Through Trees and Books In honor of Earth Day 2024, Neighborhood Forest joins with acclaimed author and futurist Dana Klisanin to engage and inspire young climate activists. Every Earth Day, Neighborhood Forest gives free trees to...

Donor Spotlight – The Uldrich Family

Why We Contribute to Neighborhood Forest: Planting Seeds of a Better Tomorrow The Uldrich family, of Minneapolis, has a deep-rooted love for trees (pun intended). It's a love that goes beyond themselves and into a hope of a better future...