Growing an appreciation and love for trees and a healthy tree canopy Plantings Giveaways In partnership with the City of Boston, PowerCorpsBOS, local neighborhood groups, residents, and corporate volunteers, in 2022 we planted 112 trees in parks and streets in Dorchester, East Boston, Jamaica Plain, and Mission Hill. In 2022 we continued our free tree giveaway program where we gave away over 1,200 free trees for residents to plant in their yards. Among the species this year were paperbark maple, river birch, linden, tulip poplar, and Kwanzan cherry. Hundreds of people got to learn about different species, explore the benefits of trees, and gain knowledge about how to plant and care for their trees. We see it at every planting and giveaway event: residents’ and volunteers’ eyes light up with love and appreciation for new trees. One of our core approaches to expanding Boston’s tree canopy is through tree plantings and giveaways. As these trees mature, the benefits they provide will grow too. 2