Community Tree Nursery
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Support the Savannah, GA Community Tree Nursery!
Savannah Community Tree Nursery Benefits:
DISTRIBUTION
Allows for increased tree planting and distribution efforts in Coastal Georgia
UNDERSERVED
Nursery location in western Savannah extends tree support into communities that have been historically underserved
FOOTPRINT
Eliminates the carbon footprint and costs of having to source seedlings and young trees from out-of-state
EDUCATION
Serves as an educational venue for community members of all ages and backgrounds and school-aged children
OUTREACH
Allows STF to expand its volunteer and community outreach efforts
JOBS
Increases job opportunities through STF’s “apprenticeship program”
2023
DECEMBER
Begin site build-out and irrigation installation
2024
FEBRUARY
Nursery opens
2024
MARCH
First plant material is established
2024
SUMMER
Trees are on-site, with volunteer opportunities to weed, water, and maintain
2024
NOVEMBER
First 3-gallon trees are ready for our annual community tree giveaway!
Did you know that our iconic live oak tree canopy is the result of intentional tree planting efforts in the late 1890s?
About the Campaign
Please consider donating today, every little bit will help!
To secure this legacy, Savannah Tree Foundation is now spearheading Savannah’s first Community Tree Nursery. A nursery that will preserve Savannah’s historic trees, increase tree planting and distribution volume, and maintain a diverse and top-tier inventory of native trees genetically adapted to our local climate.
Latest News & Upcoming Events
Jokes for Oaks Improv Night
Jokes for Oaks: A Benefit Show for Savannah’s TreesJoin 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...
Green Week 2025
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....
State of the Trees 2024
2024 State of the Trees Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2024 State of the Trees forum on December 16th. And thank you to our host, Georgia Tech Savannah, as well as our speakers: Tony Giarrusso, Georgia Tech Jake Henry, Chatham County Scott DeArmey,...
Memorial Planting Program
All memorial donations will now fund an annual tree planting at one of Savannah’s historic cemeteries.
Free Yard Trees
Homes, businesses, and churches located in federally-designated Justice40 tracts can received free trees as part of the Chatham Canopy Corps program. It’s as easy as 1, 2, TREE!
Trees Across Georgia
Savannah Tree Foundation has been awarded a $1 million, four-year grant to fund its Chatham Canopy Corps program, which addresses tree inequity and provides green job training opportunities in Chatham County.