The Champaign Park District currently plants over 100 trees per year, most of which have been donated to celebrate the birth of a child, honor the passing of a loved one or simply to recognize a special life moment. With nearly 10,000 trees in our inventory, donations play a vital role in keeping our parks beautiful.
“If you would know strength and patience, welcome the company of trees.” – Hal Borland
Champaign Park District plants trees during the fall and spring planting seasons, with specific trees for each season. In addition, there are specific parks in which the District is planting, as not all parks are currently in need of trees. If you would like to make a donation to plant a tree to celebrate the birth of a child, in memory of a loved one or just to help make our parks beautiful, contact Bret Johnson, our Grounds & Maintenance Supervisor for more information.
What kind of trees are available?
Deadline: Spring (March 1); Fall (September 1)
Questions: bret.johnson@champaignparks.org
or 217-819-3850
1. GROWING TOGETHER TREES | FREE!
The Growing Together Tree is a program for parents or soon-to-be parents to adopt a tree that has been planted in a Champaign Park District park during the year of their new child’s birth or adoption year. Together they grow, child and tree. Those who adopt a Growing Together Tree receive an infant t-shirt, a certificate, and a map with their tree’s location. There is no fee, however a donation of $200 to the Champaign Parks Foundation will purchase a 9 x 5 cast bronze plaque to personalize the tree in the park. Space is limited to 150 characters.
2. CELEBRATION TREES
Life is full of occasions to celebrate – the lives of loved ones, weddings, anniversaries, retirements, etc. The Champaign Park District’s Celebration Tree program offers opportunities to plant a tree in one of our parks to recognize those moments.
A donation of $250 to the Champaign Parks Foundation, covers the cost of the tree, the installation by staff, and the maintenance of the tree for the duration of its life. An additional donation of $200 will purchase a 9 x 5 cast bronze plaque to personalize the tree in the park. Space is limited to
150 characters. Participants will receive a certificate and a map of the tree’s location within the park. A list of available species and parks is available by contacting Bret Johnson at bret.johnson@ champaignparks.org or 217-819-3850.
3. MEMORIAL TREES
Honor the life of a loved one with a Memorial Tree planted in one of our parks that will provide shade and happiness to all who visit. See box below for prices. A donation of $250 to the Champaign Parks Foundation, covers the cost of the tree, the installation by staff, and the maintenance of the tree for the duration of its life. An additional donation of $200 will purchase a 9 x 5 cast bronze plaque to personalize the tree in the park. Space is limited to 150 characters.
Participants will receive a certificate and a map of the tree’s location within the park. A list of available species and parks is available by contacting Bret Johnson at bret.johnson@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3850.
4. DONATE TODAY!
Looking to donate to our tree program to ensure more trees get planted throughout Champaign? You can donate today with our donation link by selecting “Trees” under Gift Designation.
Trees are wonderful and lasting way to honor a loved one. Contact us to grow your legacy today!
Order deadline is March 1 for Spring tree plantings, and September 1 for Fall tree plantings.
