Corporate SPONSORSHIP

Every tree we plant requires people, tools, trucks, and care to survive. We are supported by grants and funding from state and local governments, but sponsorships bridge the essential funding gap that allows our staff to purchase trees, prepare sites, train community coaches, and maintain young trees until they’re established.

Corporate sponsorship is not just a donation, it’s an investment in community resilience, climate action, and employee engagement. Without this support, many neighborhoods, especially those most vulnerable to climate change and air pollution, would go without the benefits of urban canopy. With your partnership, we can scale our impact while aligning with your company’s CSR and sustainability goals.

If you have any questions or don’t see an opportunity below that fits your needs, send us a note at outreach@ourcityforest.org and we’ll be in touch!

Adopt-a-Row: Nursery Sponsorship

Every tree begins its journey in our community nursery, where staff and volunteers put in hours of hands-on work to ensure our trees thrive. We care for a tree for about a year until it’s ready to be planted. Sponsoring a row of trees supports this care for the entire year, covering potting, cultivating, and maintenance until it’s ready to provide shade and clean air in the community. When you sponsor a row, you’re fueling the hard, hands-on work of our nursery team, whose dedication ensures every tree gets the best chance at survival before heading out into neighborhoods that need them most.

You get:

A plaque with your company’s name on the tree row you’re sponsoring
Photo opportunities at the nursery with our staff and mascot Treena
Monthly updates on the progress of your trees
Recognition in OCF newsletters and on social media

Planting Project Sponsorship

Each planting project is powered by Our City Forest coaches, staff, and volunteers who transform neighborhoods one tree at a time. Sponsorship ensures these events are stocked with trees, tools, and expertise, even if your team can’t attend in person.

You get:

Signage with your company name/logo displayed during the event and on promotional materials (flyers, Eventbrite)
Option for your employees to join as volunteers for a team-building opportunity with 15 guaranteed volunteer slots for your team
Recognition in newsletters and on social media
A customized impact report alongside highlights of the volunteers and staff who made it happen

Tree Care and Establishment Sponsorship

Planting is only the beginning of a tree’s journey. The first three years are the most critical for survival, and Our City Forest staff and volunteers work tirelessly to provide watering, pruning, and maintenance to ensure young trees thrive. This is hard, hands-on work, often in hot weather, and it is essential to securing long-term community benefits.

You get:

Recognition as a sponsor of OCF’s tree care and establishment program
A quarterly impact update
Opportunities for employee groups to join watering or care days with our staff
Social media and newsletter features showcasing your company’s role in protecting the urban canopy

Private Volunteer Event

Bring your team out for a custom, private volunteer event designed exclusively for your company. Our City Forest staff will provide everything needed (trees, tools, training, and leadership) while guiding your employees through a meaningful, hands-on volunteer experience. Working side by side outdoors, your team can connect in a new way by problem-solving together, celebrating shared accomplishments, and leaving with a living reminder of what they built as a team. It’s a refreshing, energizing alternative to a traditional offsite.

You get:

Dedicated event date tailored to your company, with options to volunteer at our Nursery, Urban Forestry Education Center (UFEC), or a private planting event
Guidance and support from OCF staff and volunteer coaches
All supplies provided (trees, tools, gloves, water, etc.)
Recognition on social media and in our newsletter
A group photo and impact recap to share internally

Signature Community Planting Day Sponsorships

MLK Day of Service (January) or Arbor Day (April)

Every year, we host two of our largest community events — Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service and Arbor Day. These events showcase the spirit of service, bringing together hundreds of volunteers, civic leaders, and local media. Our staff work tirelessly to coordinate these celebrations, ensuring they are safe, impactful, and inspiring. Sponsorship ensures that our staff and volunteers have the resources they need to deliver high-impact, high-visibility events that not only plant trees, but also strengthen community pride and service.

Tiered packages:

Platinum: Title sponsor, logo on all event materials, opportunity for remarks at the ceremony
Gold: Prominent recognition, plus a branded breakout session (e.g., “Transplanting Training with [Company]”)
Silver: Logo inclusion on all event materials

Corporate sponsorship inquiry form