Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund
@treefund.bsky.social
A non-profit organization that specializes in grant and scholarship programs for tree researchers, arborists, and urban foresters.
See website for info on our grants and scholarships, our free webinar series, and the Tour des Trees ride. www.treefund.org
See website for info on our grants and scholarships, our free webinar series, and the Tour des Trees ride. www.treefund.org
Congratulations to The Davey Tree Expert Company on completing their new SEED Campus and to Dr. Dan Herms- who just finished his terms as a TREE Fund Trustee and the Chair of the Research Committee- on seeing your vision come through. It looks amazing!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r82-6gpItvk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r82-6gpItvk
Tour the Completed SEED Campus with Dr. Dan Herms
Dr. Dan Herms, vice president and general manager of the Davey Institute, takes us through Davey's newly completed SEED Campus. Since its opening in August 2...
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December 17, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Congratulations to The Davey Tree Expert Company on completing their new SEED Campus and to Dr. Dan Herms- who just finished his terms as a TREE Fund Trustee and the Chair of the Research Committee- on seeing your vision come through. It looks amazing!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r82-6gpItvk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r82-6gpItvk
As we close out 2025, we want to know, "what did you learn in 2025?"
Did you gain new knowledge watching one of our webinars?
Did someone say something that stuck with you?
Did you pass the ISA Certification Exam this year and have a ton of new knowledge?
Comment below.
Did you gain new knowledge watching one of our webinars?
Did someone say something that stuck with you?
Did you pass the ISA Certification Exam this year and have a ton of new knowledge?
Comment below.
December 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM
As we close out 2025, we want to know, "what did you learn in 2025?"
Did you gain new knowledge watching one of our webinars?
Did someone say something that stuck with you?
Did you pass the ISA Certification Exam this year and have a ton of new knowledge?
Comment below.
Did you gain new knowledge watching one of our webinars?
Did someone say something that stuck with you?
Did you pass the ISA Certification Exam this year and have a ton of new knowledge?
Comment below.
Thank you to the 57 people that donated $2,462.06 during Tuesday's webinar!
Make a donation today and support our research and education grants and scholarships. https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form/?svcid=tcs&formId=134d567f-49b1-43a4-af9c-72881bc976d0&envid=p-Sr9dtBKXOUKOv4XxFg6WYw&zone=usa
Make a donation today and support our research and education grants and scholarships. https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form/?svcid=tcs&formId=134d567f-49b1-43a4-af9c-72881bc976d0&envid=p-Sr9dtBKXOUKOv4XxFg6WYw&zone=usa
December 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Thank you to the 57 people that donated $2,462.06 during Tuesday's webinar!
Make a donation today and support our research and education grants and scholarships. https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form/?svcid=tcs&formId=134d567f-49b1-43a4-af9c-72881bc976d0&envid=p-Sr9dtBKXOUKOv4XxFg6WYw&zone=usa
Make a donation today and support our research and education grants and scholarships. https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form/?svcid=tcs&formId=134d567f-49b1-43a4-af9c-72881bc976d0&envid=p-Sr9dtBKXOUKOv4XxFg6WYw&zone=usa
Our final TREE Fund Webinar for 2025 is next week, Dec 9 at Noon CT featuring Stella Dee presenting "Assessing the Mechanical, Physiological and Carbon Accounting Effects of Different Pruning Regimens."
Register here: https://auburn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_G0k08jouQ7SwzLM79niyAA
Register here: https://auburn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_G0k08jouQ7SwzLM79niyAA
December 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Our final TREE Fund Webinar for 2025 is next week, Dec 9 at Noon CT featuring Stella Dee presenting "Assessing the Mechanical, Physiological and Carbon Accounting Effects of Different Pruning Regimens."
Register here: https://auburn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_G0k08jouQ7SwzLM79niyAA
Register here: https://auburn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_G0k08jouQ7SwzLM79niyAA
Start the Thanksgiving weekend off with a good read. Our December issue of The TREE Press, is now available. https://conta.cc/4o5MHMn
It has been a busy and exciting last few months and we are looking forward to more great things in 2026. Click the link above for the latest news and announcements.
It has been a busy and exciting last few months and we are looking forward to more great things in 2026. Click the link above for the latest news and announcements.
November 25, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Start the Thanksgiving weekend off with a good read. Our December issue of The TREE Press, is now available. https://conta.cc/4o5MHMn
It has been a busy and exciting last few months and we are looking forward to more great things in 2026. Click the link above for the latest news and announcements.
It has been a busy and exciting last few months and we are looking forward to more great things in 2026. Click the link above for the latest news and announcements.
Thank you to the 1,255 people who joined us for our webinar last week on Optimizing Tree Responses to Root Pruning in Mature Trees! Our highest attended webinar this year! (So far.)
The video can now be seen on our Webinar Archives page: https://treefund.org/webinar-archive
The video can now be seen on our Webinar Archives page: https://treefund.org/webinar-archive
November 14, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Thank you to the 1,255 people who joined us for our webinar last week on Optimizing Tree Responses to Root Pruning in Mature Trees! Our highest attended webinar this year! (So far.)
The video can now be seen on our Webinar Archives page: https://treefund.org/webinar-archive
The video can now be seen on our Webinar Archives page: https://treefund.org/webinar-archive
Our final, free, TREE Fund Webinar of 2025 is on 12/9/25 @ Noon CST.
"Assessing the Mechanical, Physiological and Carbon Accounting Effects of Different Pruning Regimens"
Presenter: Stella Dee, UMass- Amherst.
Register at: https://auburn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_G0k08jouQ7SwzLM79niyAA
"Assessing the Mechanical, Physiological and Carbon Accounting Effects of Different Pruning Regimens"
Presenter: Stella Dee, UMass- Amherst.
Register at: https://auburn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_G0k08jouQ7SwzLM79niyAA
November 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Our final, free, TREE Fund Webinar of 2025 is on 12/9/25 @ Noon CST.
"Assessing the Mechanical, Physiological and Carbon Accounting Effects of Different Pruning Regimens"
Presenter: Stella Dee, UMass- Amherst.
Register at: https://auburn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_G0k08jouQ7SwzLM79niyAA
"Assessing the Mechanical, Physiological and Carbon Accounting Effects of Different Pruning Regimens"
Presenter: Stella Dee, UMass- Amherst.
Register at: https://auburn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_G0k08jouQ7SwzLM79niyAA
If you are looking for webinars for the end of the year, Utility Arborist Association has one coming up on December 17 discussing AI and vegetation management. See their website for details and registration. https://www.gotouaa.org/webinars/
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
If you are looking for webinars for the end of the year, Utility Arborist Association has one coming up on December 17 discussing AI and vegetation management. See their website for details and registration. https://www.gotouaa.org/webinars/
We are proud to announce the two recipients of TREE Fund's 2024 Ken Ottman Volunteer Award, JoAnna Nakeff and Beau Brodbeck. https://treefund.org/archives/23252
We are so honored to be able to add their names to this exclusive list of awardees. https://treefund.org/about/ken-ottman-volunteer-award
We are so honored to be able to add their names to this exclusive list of awardees. https://treefund.org/about/ken-ottman-volunteer-award
November 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
We are proud to announce the two recipients of TREE Fund's 2024 Ken Ottman Volunteer Award, JoAnna Nakeff and Beau Brodbeck. https://treefund.org/archives/23252
We are so honored to be able to add their names to this exclusive list of awardees. https://treefund.org/about/ken-ottman-volunteer-award
We are so honored to be able to add their names to this exclusive list of awardees. https://treefund.org/about/ken-ottman-volunteer-award
The November edition of our monthly newsletter, the TREE Press, is now available online and in your inbox. https://conta.cc/4gWfUYa
Read up on research from Dr. Andy Kaufman, view our Annual Report for 2024, hear about Paul's visit to the ISA Conference, and more!
Read up on research from Dr. Andy Kaufman, view our Annual Report for 2024, hear about Paul's visit to the ISA Conference, and more!
October 31, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The November edition of our monthly newsletter, the TREE Press, is now available online and in your inbox. https://conta.cc/4gWfUYa
Read up on research from Dr. Andy Kaufman, view our Annual Report for 2024, hear about Paul's visit to the ISA Conference, and more!
Read up on research from Dr. Andy Kaufman, view our Annual Report for 2024, hear about Paul's visit to the ISA Conference, and more!
Hey, it wouldn't be Halloween without some spooky, tree branch shadows outside your window, right?
Have a fun and safe Halloween!
#halloween #dontbescared
Have a fun and safe Halloween!
#halloween #dontbescared
October 31, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Hey, it wouldn't be Halloween without some spooky, tree branch shadows outside your window, right?
Have a fun and safe Halloween!
#halloween #dontbescared
Have a fun and safe Halloween!
#halloween #dontbescared
President & CEO, Dr. Paul Putman, had a chance to give an update on TREE Fund during the ISA Conference. He was also able to be part of the Town Hall event with Caitlyn Pollihan, Dr. Sharon Jean-Philippe, David White, and Noel Boyer. Always appreciate being on-stage and talking arboriculture.
October 22, 2025 at 1:17 PM
President & CEO, Dr. Paul Putman, had a chance to give an update on TREE Fund during the ISA Conference. He was also able to be part of the Town Hall event with Caitlyn Pollihan, Dr. Sharon Jean-Philippe, David White, and Noel Boyer. Always appreciate being on-stage and talking arboriculture.
It was a perfect day for the MAC-ISA Golf Tournament to support tree research and education at Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund). Kudos to TREE Fund MAC-ISA liaison Rob Shaut and all who supported the tournament this year.
October 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
It was a perfect day for the MAC-ISA Golf Tournament to support tree research and education at Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund). Kudos to TREE Fund MAC-ISA liaison Rob Shaut and all who supported the tournament this year.
2025 marks the 15th anniversary of the MAC-ISA Ride for Research. Thanks to Gary and all of the riders, including TREE Fund Trustee Emeritus John Lloyd, who collectively enjoyed a beautiful ride to benefit tree research and education at TREE Fund. Paul Putman is at the MAC-ISA conference this week.
October 6, 2025 at 4:24 PM
2025 marks the 15th anniversary of the MAC-ISA Ride for Research. Thanks to Gary and all of the riders, including TREE Fund Trustee Emeritus John Lloyd, who collectively enjoyed a beautiful ride to benefit tree research and education at TREE Fund. Paul Putman is at the MAC-ISA conference this week.
TREE Fund's Research Report for Autumn 2025 is now available for viewing. Click the link for the latest completed research funded by TREE Fund grants. https://treefund.org/research-report
October 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
TREE Fund's Research Report for Autumn 2025 is now available for viewing. Click the link for the latest completed research funded by TREE Fund grants. https://treefund.org/research-report
The October edition of our TREE Press newsletter is now available! https://conta.cc/46d77fv
Read up on all the latest TREE Fund news and research information. Don't get our newsletter yet? Sign up: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001bNPGfRV9BKygvjH6X20Izd4P5zPgvZBV
Read up on all the latest TREE Fund news and research information. Don't get our newsletter yet? Sign up: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001bNPGfRV9BKygvjH6X20Izd4P5zPgvZBV
September 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The October edition of our TREE Press newsletter is now available! https://conta.cc/46d77fv
Read up on all the latest TREE Fund news and research information. Don't get our newsletter yet? Sign up: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001bNPGfRV9BKygvjH6X20Izd4P5zPgvZBV
Read up on all the latest TREE Fund news and research information. Don't get our newsletter yet? Sign up: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001bNPGfRV9BKygvjH6X20Izd4P5zPgvZBV
Today is #InternationalPodcastDay.
There are a lot of arborists and tree care specialists doing great podcasts out there. Which do you recommend?
There are a lot of arborists and tree care specialists doing great podcasts out there. Which do you recommend?
September 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Today is #InternationalPodcastDay.
There are a lot of arborists and tree care specialists doing great podcasts out there. Which do you recommend?
There are a lot of arborists and tree care specialists doing great podcasts out there. Which do you recommend?
We have three TREE Fund Webinars to round out the year and the next one is coming soon! Check the full schedule and registration details on our website: https://treefund.org/webinars
Upcoming:
Dr. Justin Morgenroth
Optimizing Tree Responses to Root Pruning in Mature Trees
Nov 4, 2025 @ 2:00pm CST
Upcoming:
Dr. Justin Morgenroth
Optimizing Tree Responses to Root Pruning in Mature Trees
Nov 4, 2025 @ 2:00pm CST
September 29, 2025 at 6:06 PM
We have three TREE Fund Webinars to round out the year and the next one is coming soon! Check the full schedule and registration details on our website: https://treefund.org/webinars
Upcoming:
Dr. Justin Morgenroth
Optimizing Tree Responses to Root Pruning in Mature Trees
Nov 4, 2025 @ 2:00pm CST
Upcoming:
Dr. Justin Morgenroth
Optimizing Tree Responses to Root Pruning in Mature Trees
Nov 4, 2025 @ 2:00pm CST
During the 2025 Trees and Utilities Conference, representatives from Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund) and the Utility Arborist Association signed an agreement to continue the Utility Arborist Research Fund Grant Program in perpetuity.
For story: treefund.org/archives/23176
For story: treefund.org/archives/23176
September 19, 2025 at 7:14 PM
During the 2025 Trees and Utilities Conference, representatives from Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund) and the Utility Arborist Association signed an agreement to continue the Utility Arborist Research Fund Grant Program in perpetuity.
For story: treefund.org/archives/23176
For story: treefund.org/archives/23176
Will you be attending the 2025 Trees & Utilities Conference next week? Stop by the TREE Fund booth (#114) and learn more about our 15 years of the Utility Arborist Research Fund Grant and our other research and education programs. treefund.org/utility-arbo...
#TreesAndUtilities
#TreesAndUtilities
September 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Will you be attending the 2025 Trees & Utilities Conference next week? Stop by the TREE Fund booth (#114) and learn more about our 15 years of the Utility Arborist Research Fund Grant and our other research and education programs. treefund.org/utility-arbo...
#TreesAndUtilities
#TreesAndUtilities
Fall Cycle Update:
So far, we have received 140 LOIs and have accepted 91 of those for application towards our five available grants for the Fall Application Cycle!
That's a lot of tree research that needs funding.
Learn about our grants and application process here: treefund.org/researchgrants
So far, we have received 140 LOIs and have accepted 91 of those for application towards our five available grants for the Fall Application Cycle!
That's a lot of tree research that needs funding.
Learn about our grants and application process here: treefund.org/researchgrants
September 3, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Fall Cycle Update:
So far, we have received 140 LOIs and have accepted 91 of those for application towards our five available grants for the Fall Application Cycle!
That's a lot of tree research that needs funding.
Learn about our grants and application process here: treefund.org/researchgrants
So far, we have received 140 LOIs and have accepted 91 of those for application towards our five available grants for the Fall Application Cycle!
That's a lot of tree research that needs funding.
Learn about our grants and application process here: treefund.org/researchgrants
Our September issue of the TREE Press is now available! Click to view: conta.cc/4mZ7LUI
Read for information on how Bartlett Tree Experts are studying beech leaf disease, plus the photo gallery from this year's Tour des Trees and a reminder about applications for our Fall Grant Application Cycle.
Read for information on how Bartlett Tree Experts are studying beech leaf disease, plus the photo gallery from this year's Tour des Trees and a reminder about applications for our Fall Grant Application Cycle.
August 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Our September issue of the TREE Press is now available! Click to view: conta.cc/4mZ7LUI
Read for information on how Bartlett Tree Experts are studying beech leaf disease, plus the photo gallery from this year's Tour des Trees and a reminder about applications for our Fall Grant Application Cycle.
Read for information on how Bartlett Tree Experts are studying beech leaf disease, plus the photo gallery from this year's Tour des Trees and a reminder about applications for our Fall Grant Application Cycle.
Did our photos get you excited for the 2026 Tour des Trees?
Mark your calendars and join us September 12-18 in North Carolina!
It will be long-time Tour Director, Paul Wood's final Tour and he will pass the torch to our new Tour Director starting in 2027, Thom Kraak.
More info coming soon!
Mark your calendars and join us September 12-18 in North Carolina!
It will be long-time Tour Director, Paul Wood's final Tour and he will pass the torch to our new Tour Director starting in 2027, Thom Kraak.
More info coming soon!
August 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Did our photos get you excited for the 2026 Tour des Trees?
Mark your calendars and join us September 12-18 in North Carolina!
It will be long-time Tour Director, Paul Wood's final Tour and he will pass the torch to our new Tour Director starting in 2027, Thom Kraak.
More info coming soon!
Mark your calendars and join us September 12-18 in North Carolina!
It will be long-time Tour Director, Paul Wood's final Tour and he will pass the torch to our new Tour Director starting in 2027, Thom Kraak.
More info coming soon!
"How do I apply for a TREE Fund grant this fall?"
Have you thought about applying for a TREE Fund grant but don't know where to start? We created a step-by-step video to help you through the process. youtu.be/aHc3ECHgM-4
Have you thought about applying for a TREE Fund grant but don't know where to start? We created a step-by-step video to help you through the process. youtu.be/aHc3ECHgM-4
August 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM
"How do I apply for a TREE Fund grant this fall?"
Have you thought about applying for a TREE Fund grant but don't know where to start? We created a step-by-step video to help you through the process. youtu.be/aHc3ECHgM-4
Have you thought about applying for a TREE Fund grant but don't know where to start? We created a step-by-step video to help you through the process. youtu.be/aHc3ECHgM-4
TREE Fund’s Fall 2025 Grant Application Cycle is now open.
Five grant programs are now accepting applications. The fall cycle application period runs from 8/1 to 10/1. Full descriptions of these grant programs and the application process are available at www.treefund.org/researchgrants.
Five grant programs are now accepting applications. The fall cycle application period runs from 8/1 to 10/1. Full descriptions of these grant programs and the application process are available at www.treefund.org/researchgrants.
August 1, 2025 at 1:39 PM
TREE Fund’s Fall 2025 Grant Application Cycle is now open.
Five grant programs are now accepting applications. The fall cycle application period runs from 8/1 to 10/1. Full descriptions of these grant programs and the application process are available at www.treefund.org/researchgrants.
Five grant programs are now accepting applications. The fall cycle application period runs from 8/1 to 10/1. Full descriptions of these grant programs and the application process are available at www.treefund.org/researchgrants.