What We Do
We plant Nebraska for healthy people, vibrant communities and a resilient environment.
We do this through tree planting, garden making, community building, and education.
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Landscape tips for what to plant, gardening topics, Bloom Box, native plants & trees.
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When I consider what I could be proud of, nothing makes me feel better than the plants I’ve helped get planted. The trees that Bob helped me plant for my neighborhood association through a grant program. They were tiny, hopeful little things that are now becoming real trees that provide shade, shelter for wildlife and a healthier environment. Long after we’re gone, those trees will be there. How cool is that?
-Nance Harris, Past NSA Board President
Our Impact In 2021
The crux of the work we do is supporting communities throughout Nebraska when they have an idea, but need help accomplishing it. We work with their Green Teams to make a plan, coordinate the project, and provide funding. From planting 10 free trees to multi-year green infrastructure installations we do what it takes to Plant Nebraska for healthy people, vibrant communities, and a resilient environment.
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Grant Dollars Distributed
$81,659
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Trees Planted
5,260
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Plants in the Ground
42,195
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People Reached
117,370
The polyculture lawn -- or a lawn of mixed species of mowable plants -- is gaining momentum. The entire neighborhood will benefit – including our pollinator friends – if polyculture lawns catch on.
Scots Pine was once hugely predominant in the Midwest and Great Plains, but Pine Wilt Disease has severely decreased its numbers.
Native perennials and keystone species are the key to attracting birds, butterflies and bees to your garden.
Thank you to our generous sponsors:
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