Planting trees is easy as
Each tree means prettier neighborhoods, cooler yards, and healthier communities. We’ve already planted 500,000 trees along with cities, park districts, partners, and residents, and we aren’t done yet. Our climate-action goal is planting 1 million trees by 2030. Every tree helps us get to one million.
You can help make it happen with just 3 simple steps: pick the right tree, plant it, and keep it alive. That’s the whole 1, 2, Tree.
Hennepin County can help you choose the right tree, plant it correctly, and learn to take care of it so it will be healthy for years to come. Big backyard or narrow boulevard, there’s a tree for you. Let’s find it together.
Trees planted since May 2026: 356,596
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The right tree depends on your space, sunlight, and what you want out of it. Our quick tree quiz asks a few easy questions and matches you with options for your property.
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Many trees die because they are planted wrong. Let’s fix that. This video will help you give your tree the best possible start, then report trees you plant to help us get to one million.
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The first three years are everything. Proper watering, mulching, and care will turn your sapling into a tree that will live on for decades.
Answer five quick questions about your space, and we’ll match you with the best tree options for your property.
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