Community Tree Program

• Milwaukee County Parks accepts donations to support tree replanting efforts in our Parks, especially in response to Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) and other tree removals. 
• Donations must be completed by April 1st each year to support fall plantings (October/November). Trees need to be ordered well in advance to guarantee availability. Please reach out to parkspartnerships@milwaukeecountywi.gov to get started – the earlier the better! We will evaluate replanting feasibility based on your park location, and we will coordinate a site visit if your site is appropriate for planting (Community Tree Program link below).
• Typical donation range: $2,500 - $6,000+ depending on site constraints and the size and number of trees (minimum 8 trees to participate in this program).
• Parks staff coordinate with nursery partners to select tree species and location. Professional nursery and forestry staff plant high-quality, mature trees in the fall. We prioritize native and climate-tolerant tree species through this program. 
• Learn more about the Community Tree Program here.   

Other Tree Planting Options If you are interested in a memorial tree, or planting only a few trees, please reach out to The Park People’s Tree Donation Program.  Each fall, Parks Natural Areas team recruits volunteers to help with planting 1,000+ trees to help with reforestation efforts. Contact us for more information.  If you have a very specific tree planting project (such as a designed tree boulevard, ornamental species, or other project) you must submit a full project plan through our Park Improvement Project Process.