Since 2005 the Children & Elders Forest has planted over 350 trees in four groves. The Children & Elders Forest is unique to the many fine tree planting programs around the world. Our program is special in the fact that we encourage intergenrational teams of sponsors to bring a personal memorial as a gift to the community for many generations to come. Each tree is sponsored by a tree team consisting of youth and elders. Trees provide a great number of benefits to the health and well being of our communities. We hope that these groves will stand as a multigenerational recognition of the bonds between young and old.



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May 23, 2008

 

The Children & Elders Forest is pleased to bring 2 new groves to Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. Golden Grove, located on the Bloomington High School and Junior High School properties has been approved. We are now taking sponsorships for the 89 trees to be planted. Contact us soon to be a part of this very special grove.

Prairie Grove will be located at the Illinois State University Horticultural Center. The first phase of this grove includes 27 trees.

These groves are scheduled to be planted in November, 2008.

Read the press release here.