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Educating Our Community
Through workshops, walking tours, and events, ACFT educates adults and children alike in the importance of trees, how to care for them, and the role they play in our region.
We work with educational partners (Williston Middle School, GLOW Academy, D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy, Friends School of Wilmington, and Peace Rose Montessori) to plant trees in spaces where children learn, explore, and play.
Trees are shown to increase test scores and attention spans, encourage physical activity, and reduce respiratory illnesses and absences. ACFT believes that lasting environmental change begins with informed, engaged learners rooted in their local landscape.
It Takes More Than Trees
POWER THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PLANTINGS
The Alliance is most visible when we’re handing out free native trees, planting in our community, and caring for our inventory of 400+ trees throughout the city of Wilmington. But behind the scenes, we’re working every day to advocate for our urban forests and our region’s natural areas.
While grants fund our trees, they don't fund our people. Help us carry out our mission and support those behind the mission.
Our strong community partnerships bolster the region’s resilience against urban heat islands, poor air quality, and stormwater challenges. Together, we’re creating a healthier, more sustainable environment—one tree at a time.