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Everything But the Carbon Sink

July 26, 2021February 25, 2019 by Tree Trust

We know that climate change is already taking its toll on our planet. Whether that means more frequent and extreme weather patterns, depleting insect populations, or mounting refugee crises, our … Read more

“A rind is a terrible thing to waste:” Composting in Curtis Bay

June 27, 2023February 7, 2019 by Tree Trust

This past fall, we took our first cohort of apprentices with the Urban Roots Apprenticeship to a composting workshop led by the Baltimore Compost Collective, a small youth empowerment and … Read more

A Newbie’s Guide to the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show

July 26, 2021January 14, 2019 by Tree Trust

Known as the masterpiece of trade shows, the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) does not disappoint. The expansive show of everything plant-related lasts for three days in early January at … Read more

Where Americans (Mostly) Agree on Climate Change Policies

July 26, 2021January 7, 2019 by Tree Trust

“Americans are politically divided over climate change, but there’s broader consensus around some of the solutions.” This new year, we are excited to continue learning more about climate change and … Read more

Greening around the globe: What we can learn from Rwanda

July 26, 2021December 14, 2018 by Tree Trust

As more cities and countries look into ways to reduce their waste through plastic bag or styrofoam bans, one country in East Africa sticks out as an example of what … Read more

24 Hours of Reality: Let’s face the facts of climate change

July 26, 2021December 4, 2018 by Tree Trust

Today marks The Climate Reality Project’s “24 Hours of Reality” movement. Over the course of 24 hours, they are broadcasting interviews, performances, studies, and conversations about how we can tackle the effects and causes of climate change on a global scale. You can watch the recording here.

We plant trees to mitigate the effects of climate change and contribute to a cooler and cleaner Baltimore City. Let us know what you think–how are you contributing to a protected planet that will serve generations to come?

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Let’s talk about climate change

July 26, 2021November 9, 2018 by Tree Trust

“We’ve set this chain in motion, but the truly cataclysmic changes can be prevented if we act now.”

As we wrap up our planting season for the 2018 year, we cannot ignore the research that so clearly emphasizes the importance and urgency of our work to grow Baltimore’s tree canopy. Simply put, the more carbon that we emit into the air, the greater need we have to filter it out. Trees are an excellent way to do this, and in that filtering process, they simultaneously cool and shade our city, too.

Check out this video from The Climate Reality Project, that features the one-and-only Bill Nye the Science Guy. Let’s keep the conversation about climate change going, because there are clear steps we can take to ensure a livable planet for all.

Meet Baltimore Tree Trust (2018)

July 26, 2021July 6, 2018 by Tree Trust

We are lucky to have a great volunteer base–one that helps us to plant and maintain trees, but also one that makes beautiful videos about our work. Check out our … Read more