2021 Spring Tree Planting

This spring we are partnering with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB) to plant native trees (including native fruit trees) in and around Catholic parishes (and/or schools) and other faith communities. KIB will plant on site as well as in the area within a .2-mile radius of the church property.

This is a great opportunity to work with neighbors and other houses of worship nearby to plant trees in a common mission of caring for creation – and each other.

KIB will provide

• Free large native trees (minimum 12 trees per community)
• Watering, pruning and mulching for 3 years
• Necessary permits and marking of underground utilities
• Training and leading volunteers on planting day, led by KIB’s staff arborists
• Ideas for community engagement

Congregations are expected to

• Maintain the trees after the first 3 years
• Provide a small number of volunteers (if able) to help plant the trees
• Consult with KIB about tree species and locations

Trees are avaialable on a first come basis. Get started by filing out the application on the KIB website – kibi.org/trees.

Contact us at mail@ourcommonhome.org for more info or help with the application!