About Tree Fresno

For 40 years, Tree Fresno has been growing a healthier, greener, more livable Central San Joaquin Valley. One tree and one community at a time.

Tree Fresno volunteers planting a young tree

We don’t work alone. When conditions are right, volunteers come out by the hundreds — each one inspired to plant trees and make Fresno a better place."

Mona Cummings
CEO, Tree Fresno

Our Story

Tree Fresno plants trees where they matter most, in neighborhoods, schools, parks, along streets and roadways, and in partnership with cities, businesses, nonprofits, and community members throughout the Central San Joaquin Valley.

Every planting is part of a larger commitment: creating healthier, greener, more livable communities where everyone can experience the benefits of trees.

40 Years

Growing the San Joaquin Valley’s urban tree canopy

58,000+

Trees planted across the region

Volunteer-Powered

Community action in every planting

Our Mission

Tree Fresno’s mission is to expand the urban tree canopy throughout the Central San Joaquin Valley by planting and caring for trees, engaging communities, and building lasting partnerships.

We believe trees do more than beautify a place. They bring shade, cleaner air, community pride, healthier neighborhoods, and a stronger connection to the land we share.

Community volunteers planting trees in Fresno

Founded by
Everyday People

Tree Fresno began in 1985, when its co-founders organized a successful telethon to raise money to plant trees in celebration of the City of Fresno’s Centennial.

The community responded in a big way. That early effort grew into a lasting movement to plant and care for trees throughout Fresno and the Central San Joaquin Valley.

In 1987, Tree Fresno became a nonprofit corporation. Today, that same community spirit continues to guide the work: planting trees, caring for landscapes, inspiring stewardship, and helping create a greener future for the Valley.

Thank You.
Let’s Plant.

Newly planted trees at a Tree Fresno community planting event

We’re grateful to our funders, volunteers, donors, and community partners who expand the Central San Joaquin Valley’s urban tree canopy.

Whether you volunteer, donate, sponsor, adopt a tree, or share our mission, your support helps Tree Fresno continue planting, caring, teaching, and stewarding for the next 40 years.