6 Reasons Why Volunteer Tree Planting Projects Are Good for Business, and good for Minnesota

At Let’s Plant Trees, we see firsthand how much impact a single volunteer project can have — not just on the land, but on the people who show up to plant.

Businesses across Minnesota are looking for ways to support their communities, strengthen their teams, and take real climate action. Tree planting checks all those boxes.

But more importantly, the people who spend a few hours outside planting trees with coworkers and friends walk away knowing their effort mattered — for the land, the community, and the future.

Here are six reasons companies are choosing to partner with us:

1. Real Employee Engagement

Bringing a team outside to plant native trees is one of the most effective and enjoyable forms of employee volunteering. People connect quickly when they’re working side-by-side on something tangible and positive. Tree planting events consistently build stronger teams, better communication, and a shared sense of pride.

2. Visible, Measurable Sustainability Work

Planting native trees is a simple, credible way to support your company’s sustainability or ESG goals. We provide clear data on species planted, where they were planted, and the associated environmental benefits, making it easy to include these projects in ESG reports, annual sustainability summaries, or corporate communications.

3. Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

Healthy forests are one of Minnesota’s most effective natural tools for storing carbon. Tree-planting projects help companies make progress toward carbon-reduction commitments while supporting climate-resilient forests across Minnesota. It’s a long-term investment in the land we all depend on.

4. Strengthening Your Environmental Brand

Customers increasingly want to support businesses that walk the walk. Planting native tree species sends a clear message that your company cares about the place we all call home. Tree planting events also make for great content for your social media, newsletters, and internal communications.

5. Purpose-Driven CSR

Corporate social responsibility doesn’t have to be complicated. Planting trees with your team is a simple, high-impact way to support local communities, help restore threatened forests, and participate in Minnesota’s growing reforestation efforts. Our events are designed to be inclusive, accessible, and meaningful for everyone.

6. A Powerful Recruitment & Retention Tool

Today’s employees want to work for organizations that invest in people and the planet. Volunteer planting projects are energizing, memorable, and fun! We regularly hear from participating teams that days in the field are a highlight of their year.

Partner With Let’s Plant Trees

Whether you’d like to host a private corporate tree-planting event, sponsor community seedlings, or get your team involved in one of our larger volunteer days, we’d love to help you make something special happen.

Let’s green more of Minnesota together.  Reach out to explore options for your spring or summer volunteer tree planting project!