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About Us
About Us
Our Team
The Alliance for Cape Fear Trees (ACFT) is a dedicated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization rooted in Wilmington, NC, with a mission to preserve, protect, and plant trees to enhance the quality of life for all in the Lower Cape Fear region.
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About the Alliance For Cape Fear Trees
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Events
Events
From community tree plantings to free tree distributions, our events connect people to trees and to each other. Whether you’re a seasoned Tree Steward or a curious first-time volunteer, you’ll find hands-on opportunities to help grow a greener, healthier, and more equitable Wilmington.
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Get Involved
There are so many ways you can support the mission of the Alliance for Cape Fear Trees and help us preserve, protect, and plant trees across the Cape Fear region. Whether you donate, volunteer, become a Tree Steward, or simply spread the word, your involvement makes a lasting impact on our urban canopy.
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Advocacy
Advocacy
Code and Canopy
At the Alliance for Cape Fear Trees, we do more than plant and give away trees—we actively work to protect, preserve, and expand Wilmington’s urban canopy. Our advocacy ensures trees and green infrastructure remain a priority in local and state policies, helping safeguard our natural environment for generations to come.
Keep Trees Standing
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Design with Nature
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Strenghten Protections
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Set Higher Standards
Tree Care
Ways to Give
SUPPORT OUR MISSION
Contribute to a greener Cape Fear! Donate, become a sponsor, join our Live Oak Circle, or shop merch to help plant and protect trees where they’re needed most.
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OUR TEAM

Our Staff

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Isabelle Shepherd

Executive Director

isabelle@acftrees.org

Casey Geer

Programs Coordinator

casey@acftrees.org

Board of Directors

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Margee Herring

President

Laura McCabe

Vice-President

Michael Murchison

Treasurer

Camilla Herlevich

Secretary

Connie Parker

President Emeritus

Bridget Callahan

Meredith Hovis

Dan Schmidt

Henry Campbell

Donna Hurdle

Roger Shew

Bob Elkins

Everett Jones

Lloyd Singleton

Gareth Evans

Sonja Green

Blair Middleton

Beth Rutledge

Craig Ten Brink

Senior Advisors

(Non-Voting)

Dennis Baum

Glenn Harbeck

Sheri Chisholm

Bill Jayne

Jim Gregory

Martin Meyerson

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