TREES PLEASE is a nonprofit organization founded in 1989 to promote the preservation and planting of street and park trees in Pueblo, Colorado.
Our goal is to consolidate the efforts of residents, the City, businesses and environmental groups to restore and maintain our urban forest. We aim to promote personal involvement, community action, and global climate awareness through the planting of trees in this community.
Trees create a thriving, sustainable community.
$370k Raised
1989 – Present
From private foundations, grants, city funds, and corporate and individual donors for new trees and maintenance of existing trees in the City of Pueblo.
5,390 Trees
1989 – Present
Over 5,000 trees and 1400 shrubs planted in Pueblo’s public parks, streetscapes and greenways.
Coordinated and funded planting of 1,075 trees at 26 schools throughout Pueblo.
Legislated New Ordinance
1995 - Present
TREES PLEASE, in conjunction with the Planning Department, composed, lobbied, and worked for the enactment of a commercial landscape ordinance, ensuring businesses are investing in Pueblo’s urban forest for the benefit of the community.