Outdoor Promise was featured in The Highlands Current for our collaborative work with the Greater Newburgh Parks Conservancy and the Newburgh Conservation Advisory Council to rebuild Newburgh’s urban tree canopy. The article highlights how local partners are using a new tree inventory map to quantify environmental benefits—from cooling and flood mitigation to energy savings—and to strategically replant the 4,000 street trees the city has lost. It also spotlights the essential role of community engagement, with residents helping to water and care for young trees across all four wards.
This recognition affirms the power of community-led stewardship in advancing environmental justice. For cities like Newburgh—where extreme heat, pollution, and disinvestment disproportionately affect working-class families—restoring the tree canopy is not just about planting trees; it’s about creating healthier, safer neighborhoods and building climate resilience from the ground up. Outdoor Promise’s work centers youth, families, and residents in this transformation, strengthening social connections while expanding access to nature and green infrastructure.
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Support Outdoor Promise by volunteering, donating, or joining our community stewardship efforts. Together, we can expand tree canopy, empower local youth, and build an equitable environmental future for all.
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