Landfall’s Tree Equity project aims to reinvigorate urban forest

Anna Pearson, Pioneer Press
Updated ·1 min read

The Minnesota Valley Chapter of the Izaak Walton League’s Youth-Led Green Grew has launched its Tree Equity project — timed with Arbor Day and Earth Day — with the goal of rejuvenating the urban forest of the city of Landfall.

From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, young people from throughout the Twin Cities will gather to plant 80 trees in Landfall, taking steps towards a greener future for the city.

The event, taking place at the Landfall Village Office at 1 Fourth Ave., will combat Landfall’s diminishing urban forest due to the emerald ash borer infestation.

Suryash Rawat, the Green Grew vice president and Minnesota Valley Chapter Board member, is leading the initiative and has secured grants and volunteer donations to help replace trees lost to the infestation.

“The Tree Equity project is about more than just planting trees,” Rawat said in a statement. “It’s about equity, justice and community empowerment. By restoring our urban forest, we’re not only enhancing our environment but also fostering a sense of pride and ownership within communities.”

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