Local Partnerships Trees are rooted in local neighborhoods, and so are our partners. In 2022 we partnered with groups such as Allston-Brighton Tree Alliance, Arnold Arboretum, Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation, Edgewater Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood of Affordable Housing, The Trustees of Reservations, Thornton Street Farm, Tree Eastie, and many more! Spreading roots and nurturing each other Scientists have recently demonstrated that trees live in community: they share food through underground fungal networks and communicate through airborne chemicals. Just like a tree, our organization lives in community— and is nurtured by the stories, love, and partnerships we find there. Boston Urban Forest Friends Every month we convene a network of people and organizations interested in urban forestry to explore and discuss opportunities, challenges, and partnerships. We’ve also hosted guest speakers from the City of Boston and from across the country. And this year we held our first BUFF Symposium at the Boston Public Library, where we gathered to connect, share, and learn. We invite you to join us. Read more at bostonforest.com 10