Rooted Tree Care
Welcome
to Rooted-For-Us Tree
We are glad you are here to help us support our community and vision for creating a healthier urban canopy in the Greater-Madison area. Rooted-For-Us Tree is a non-profit business focused on educating, partnering together, and supporting our community.
Our Mission
Plant more diverse trees
Educate more people
Care for those who need it most
Growing a Healthier Urban Canopy Together
Rooted For-Us-Tree is a local nonprofit dedicated to educating communities, planting trees, and providing accessible tree care for those who need it most. Our work strengthens neighborhoods, improves safety, and ensures future generations inherit a greener, healthier place to live.
How We Serve the Community
Community Tree Planting
We plant trees where they’re needed most — including low-income neighborhoods, schools, and shared public spaces
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Free tree planting for qualifying homeowners
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Partnerships with nonprofits and local organizations
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Support for school arboretums and community green spaces
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Thoughtful tree selection based on soil, location, and long-term health
Our goal is to expand the urban canopy in a way that lasts for generations.
Accessible Tree Care for Safety & Sustainability
Professional tree care is essential — but often expensive. We provide low- or no-cost services to community members who would otherwise go without.
Services Include;
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Hazardous tree pruning or removal
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Preventative maintenance to extend tree life
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Safety-focused care for homes, parks, and gathering spaces
By caring for existing trees, we protect people, property, and the long-term health of our urban forest.
Education that Empowers
Education is the foundation of lasting environmental impact. Rooted For-Us-Tree offers free, hands-on learning opportunities for all ages.
Educational programs include: Tree planting basics, tree an shrub pruning workshops, species identification walks, invasive species awareness, fruit tree care & sustainable food production.
We partner with:
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Environmental charter schools
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Public libraries
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State parks
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Senior centers
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Local nonprofits and youth organizations
Empowering people to take a proactive approach and be stewards, not participants.
Who We Serve
We meet people where they are, to ensure our impact is both equitable and meaningful. Our program support residents like: Homeowners facing financial barriers, students and educators, seniors and fixed-income residents, local nonprofits and community spaces, & neighborhoods with limited tree coverage.
Our Future Vision
We envision a thriving, resilient urban canopy where community members are equipped and confident in caring for their trees who are backed by strong partnerships supporting local environmental health.
Plant more diverse trees. Educate more people. Care for those who need it most.
That's how we leave the world better than we found it.
Get Involved
Whether you're a community member, educator, partner organization, or supporter, there's a place for you here. Together, we grow stronger roots for the future.
