Arbor Aid

Did you miss Arbor Aid 2011?  Stay tuned for information about Arbor Aid 2012!

Thank you for attending Arbor Aid 2011!  See images from Arbor Aid 2011 here.  And from the Hug A Tree Photo Booth here.  And see images from Arbor Aid 2010 here.

Arbor Aid is Tree Pittsburgh's annual fundraiser: an event that features artwork created from salvaged and reclaimed wood.  

Arbor Aid was conceived by Tree Pittsburgh and late local woodworker John Metzler, founder of the Urban Tree Forge. Arbor Aid celebrates the possibilities presented to us by trees as resources within our city. Rather than make mulch or firewood from urban trees that need to be removed, Tree Pittsburgh encourages giving them a longer life by repurposing them as art, furniture, flooring and everything in between.

 Arbor Aid plays an important role in sustaining the organization and achieving our mission. Building off of the success of the last four events, we believe that promoting the reuse of urban wood waste creates greater public awareness about the value of trees and the benefits of utilizing locally procured wood. The event has attracted nearly 2,000 people since its inception in 2008 and grossed nearly $75,000 to support Tree Pittsburgh's programs. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, whether financial or in-kind, contact Danielle Crumrine at (412) 362-6360 or email danielle@treepittsburgh.org.

Questions about submitting artwork to Arbor Aid or participating in another way?  Contact Caitlin@treepittsburgh.org.