Kathryn Erickson | Savannah Tree Foundation https://savannahtree.org Savannah Tree Foundation protects and grows Chatham County's urban forest through tree planting, community engagement, and advocacy. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:04:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://savannahtree.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-STF_site-icon_lighter-32x32.png Kathryn Erickson | Savannah Tree Foundation https://savannahtree.org 32 32 Tree Paddle https://savannahtree.org/tree-paddle/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:44:49 +0000 https://savannahtree.org/?p=236994

Tree Paddle
April 25 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
$89
Join Savannah Canoe & Kayak as they host STF guests on a three-hour Interpretive kayak trip through the Tupelo and Cypress Forest at Ebenezer Creek. Tickets must be purchased directly from Savannah Canoe & Kayak: 414 Bonaventure Rd., Savannah, GA 31404;(912) 341-9502

Please call or click on link above to make your purchase. There are only 14 spots available.

A beautiful and easy paddle through a hardwood bottomland swamp located approximately 25 miles up the Savannah River. One of only 3 ‘Wild and Scenic Rivers’ in Georgia – the eco system at Ebenezer Creek is unique.

Come find out about the Ogeechee Limes or White Tupelos and the precious honey that comes from them and many more fascinating facts and fauna. Cost: $89.

All reservations need to be made at Savannah Canoe and Kayak, pre pay, either over the phone or in person at the shop.

Aside from the guide, we will also supply all kayaks and gear. Customers need to have drinking water, snacks and shoes that can get wet.Customers cannot bring their own kayaks. Customers can cancel for a full refund up to 3 days prior. Cancellations within 3 days will forfeit a refund. We don’t cancel due to rain. If trip is cancelled due to weather concerns we will re schedule to another day (TBD). There will be no refunds if we cancel the trip.

]]> Jokes for Oaks Improv Night https://savannahtree.org/jokes-for-oaks-improv-night/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:41:18 +0000 https://savannahtree.org/?p=236988

Jokes for Oaks: A Benefit Show for Savannah’s Trees

Join us at Front Porch Improv for a night of laughter, community, and giving back at Jokes for Oaks! This live improv comedy show will be dedicated to supporting the Savannah Tree Foundation, helping preserve and protect the unique tree canopy of Savannah.

Get ready for an evening of spontaneous humor, unexpected laughs, and a whole lot of fun, all for a great cause. Every ticket sold will help plant trees, support our nursery, maintain our urban forests, and keep Savannah green for generations to come.

Whether you’re a long-time tree lover or just looking for a good laugh, this show is perfect for all. Bring your friends, your sense of humor, and your love of nature for what is sure to be a TREE-mendously good time!

All ticket sale proceeds benefit the Savannah Tree Foundation.

Purchase Tickets

]]> Green Week 2025 https://savannahtree.org/green-week-2025/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:42:12 +0000 https://savannahtree.org/?p=236931

Celebrate Earth Day with Savannah Tree Foundation during the week of April 21st! Join us for a fun-filled week of fundraising events, volunteer opportunities, and community outreach, all supporting our mission to protect and preserve Savannah’s urban canopy. Experience the peaceful serenity of a kayak paddle down the historic Ebenezer Creek, then head to Daffin Park to visit our booth at Earth Day Savannah: Celebrating 25 Years on Friday, April 25th. Don’t miss our Canopy Crawl in downtown Savannah, where you can explore local spots under the shade of Savannah’s trees while supporting a great cause. Enjoy a full day of food and fundraising at Green Truck Pub on April 23rd, and cap off the week with a night of hilarious improv comedy at Front Porch Improv—laughter guaranteed! We also have planned an exciting online auction with incredible items up for grabs! A huge thank you to our generous sponsors: O.C. Welch, Hester & Zipperer Garden Center, Front Porch Improv, Green Truck Pub, John & Anne Clayton of Clayton Digital Reprographics, and many others. For more event details, visit our savannahtree.org events page and follow us on social media to stay updated. Let’s grow together this Earth Day! Savannah Tree Foundation—planting the seeds for a greener future!

]]>