ARIZONA COMMUNITY TREE COUNCIL

Celebrates and recognizes communities, individuals, and programs advancing urban forestry in Arizona through Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education, Tree Line USA, the Magnificent Tree Program, and Urban and Community Forestry Awards.

Hosts an annual Earth & Arbor Day Celebration to promote environmental awareness, featuring educational activities and tree planting ceremonies.

Conducts tree plantings, provides ongoing care for trees, and supports large-scale plantings such as over 1,500 trees on tribal lands; also provides no-cost tree care in economically disadvantaged communities through service days.

Hosts annual Earth & Arbor Day events in multiple locations including Gilbert and Phoenix, featuring tree planting ceremonies, educational activities, recycling crafts, DIY upcycling, environmental vendor booths, and a ceremonial tree planting on the Capitol Grounds.

Maintains a member directory for tree professionals, provides guidance on tree irrigation using HVAC condensate, and offers information on native tree species and urban tree threats in Arizona and New Mexico.

Maintains and provides access to resources such as a member directory for tree professionals, a directory of native tree species for Arizona and New Mexico, and a monthly newsletter called "The Leaflet Newsletter" to disseminate information related to urban forestry.

Provides information on urban tree threats in Arizona and New Mexico to educate the public on tree health and preservation.

Organizes Arizona's K-12 Arbor Day Poster Contest with the theme "A Tree Near Me" to encourage students to observe and appreciate trees.

Operates the LEAF (Linking Edible Arizona Forests) program to promote the establishment of edible urban forests.

Provides a member directory to help the public locate tree professionals in Arizona.

Maintains a directory of native tree species for Arizona and New Mexico to promote local biodiversity.

Promotes edible urban forests through the LEAF program, encouraging the cultivation and use of fruit and nut trees in urban areas across Arizona.

Runs equity-focused initiatives including "Women in Arboriculture" and tribal outreach programs to broaden participation in urban forestry.

Maintains and provides a member directory to help the public locate certified tree care professionals in Arizona.

Maintains and provides access to a directory of native tree species for Arizona and New Mexico, and offers information on threats to urban trees in these regions.

Publishes "The Leaflet Newsletter" on a monthly basis, providing updates and information related to urban and community forestry.

Produces and publishes monthly issues of "The Leaflet Newsletter" to share information and updates related to urban forestry in Arizona.

Recognizes participants in Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education, and Tree Line USA programs, as well as award winners in urban and community forestry.

Organizes Arizona’s annual K-12 Arbor Day Poster Contest with themes like “A Tree Near Me” to engage students in observing and appreciating trees.

Operates tree equity programs, including initiatives for "Women in Arboriculture" and outreach to tribal communities.

Operates tree equity programs, including "Women in Arboriculture" and tribal outreach initiatives, and recognizes communities and programs that advance Urban and Community Forestry in Arizona, such as Tree City USA and Magnificent Tree Program participants.

Operates tree equity programs, including "Women in Arboriculture" and tribal outreach initiatives, to ensure equitable access to urban forestry benefits. The organization also recognizes communities, individuals, and programs that advance Urban and Community Forestry in Arizona, including participants in Tree City USA and other related programs.

Facilitates and conducts tree planting initiatives across Arizona, including ceremonial plantings, and provides ongoing care for trees, often in economically disadvantaged communities and on tribal lands.

Facilitates and conducts tree planting initiatives across Arizona, including ceremonial plantings and large-scale projects on tribal lands, and provides ongoing care for these trees. This includes providing no-cost tree care to economically disadvantaged communities through service days.

Facilitates the planting and ongoing care of trees in Arizona, including no-cost services for economically disadvantaged communities.

Promotes environmental awareness and sustainability through programs like the LEAF (Linking Edible Arizona Forests) program, an annual Earth & Arbor Day Celebration with educational activities, and an Arbor Day Poster Contest for K-12 students. The organization also provides information on urban tree threats and guidance on using HVAC and AC condensate water for irrigation.

Promotes environmental awareness and sustainability through programs like LEAF (Linking Edible Arizona Forests), hosts an annual Earth & Arbor Day Celebration with educational activities, and organizes an Arbor Day Poster Contest for K-12 students.

Offers a program in Somerton, Nogales, and Yuma to train participants in arboriculture skills, preparing them for apprenticeships or entry-level positions.

Offers pre-employment arboriculture courses and scholarships to train individuals, including tribal youth, in tree care skills, preparing them for apprenticeships or entry-level positions in urban and community forestry.

Provides educational scholarships related to arboriculture or urban forestry to support workforce development.

Provides guidance to Arizona residents on using HVAC and AC condensate water for irrigating trees and plants.

Provides scholarships to support education and workforce development in arboriculture and urban forestry, building local capacity for community forest care.

Provides an 8-week pre-employment arboriculture course where participants receive training and financial support, including a paid internship opportunity.

Offers an 8-week paid pre-employment arboriculture course with safety equipment, a computer, certification, a $1,000 stipend, and a paid internship opportunity; also runs a training program in southern Arizona (Somerton, Nogales, Yuma) focused on work readiness, tree care, identification, and tool use to prepare participants for entry-level roles.

Offers practical guidance to Arizona residents on using HVAC and AC condensate water for irrigating trees and plants to promote sustainable urban forestry.

Engages tribal youth in conservation work through support of the Colorado River Tribal Youth Conservation Corps.

Offers pre-employment arboriculture courses and scholarships to train individuals, including tribal youth, in tree care skills. These programs prepare participants for apprenticeships or entry-level positions, covering topics like tree identification, safety, and tool usage, and include paid internships and stipends.