Plant a Tree in Ewing for America’s 250th Birthday

It’s not too early to get started!

In celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday, the Ewing Green Team and Environmental Commission have joined forces with the Mayor and Council, local businesses, and residents, to promote an audacious and worthy goal – planting 250 new trees in Ewing!

Our ask: Give America the best birthday gift ever. Plant a tree!

We can’t do it alone. We need your help! To help us achieve our shared dream of a more beautiful, healthy, and environmentally friendly Ewing, we ask that you take a simple but important step: Plant one tree!

There are many reasons to plant a tree: trees purify the air, mitigate the effects of climate change, and prevent stormwater runoff while increasing the value of your property and beautifying your neighborhood for generations to come. In fact, studies have even shown that trees enhance your mental and physical health.

DID YOU KNOW that Ewing’s tree canopy cover is low compared to the average statewide in New Jersey? (27.4% vs. 40%)

OUR GOAL: to inspire 250+ Ewing residents, businesses, and organizations to plant or pledge to plant at least 250 trees in town. This can be on your own property or by donating to plant a tree in one of Ewing’s parks and public lands.

It will soon be peak Fall planting time, and we encourage you to let us know of your tree planting plans by taking our PLEDGE TO PLANT a tree in your yard for our 250 Tree Initiative! We urge you to join with us and make your new tree one of the official 250 Trees for America’s 250th! Just click the link to fill out our quick, simple form and become a part of our movement to plant 250 trees in Ewing.

Sign the pledge and then let us know when you have planted your tree(s).  We will provide the encouragement and the know-how: from choosing your tree, planting it, and taking care of it. 

EWING BUSINESSES. WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Help us meet our goal of planting at least 250 trees before the end of 2026.   Look for ways that you can participate in our 250 Trees for America’s 250^th Campaign coming soon.  For more information email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Additional Resources

Check out Ewing Township’s Caring for Your Trees webpage at ewingnj.org/caring-for-your-trees for detailed information. The page covers a wide variety of tree topics including regular maintenance, pruning (say no to tree topping), mulching tips (no volcanoes!), choosing your tree, and much more.