We’re asking for your support to keep Catskill green and growing! We are the Catskill Tree Council, an all-volunteer group committed to (what else?) our public trees, and all of the people who benefit from our community forest.
We have been especially busy this year, and we’re proud to share a few highlights of our recent work:
- 2026 marks the 6th consecutive year that Catskill has been named a Tree City by the Arbor Day Foundation.
- We celebrated Arbor Day in 2025 by planting a white oak at the High School with Catskill students of all ages
- Thanks to the generosity of Left Bank Ciders, we held a fabulous soup night fundraiser this January
- Proceeds from this and other donors funded the planting of trees throughout the village and stewardship of public trees
- Our dedicated volunteers have continued to prune and care for the memorial trees on Main Street
- The new Catskill Tree Council website allows us to share news, offers information you might need, and provides ways for you to contact us or to get involved.
Three years ago, we were able to raise $8500 to hire certified arborists to conduct a tree inventory in the village. At this time we are asking for funds to:
- Plant more trees
- Hire arborists to treat diseased street trees
- Provide more tree-related public programs for children and families
- Seek grants to help us grow and protect our community forest for future generations
Studies show that communities with access to trees and green spaces are associated with improved health outcomes, lower average temperatures, reduced crime, and an influx of other kinds of investments and new economic opportunities. If you live or visit in this area, please help protect the quality of life that you enjoy here through a donation of any size! A community that cares for its public trees benefits everyone, setting an inspiring example for other municipalities, and serving as a living demonstration of the benefits of healthy public trees.
Please help us today!
