Tree Lafayette plants 5,000th tree at Earth Day celebration

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Tree Lafayette, a local nonprofit, will celebrate a major milestone at its upcoming Earth Day event on April 22 by planting its 5,000th tree at the McAllister Recreation Center in Lafayette, Indiana. The free, public celebration will feature volunteers from event sponsor Subaru of Indiana Automotive assisting with planting 15 additional trees, as well as an Earth Day proclamation from Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski.

Why it matters

Tree Lafayette's mission to increase the city's tree canopy and promote environmental sustainability has made a significant impact on the local community over the past three decades. Reaching the 5,000-tree milestone is an important Earth Day achievement that demonstrates the organization's dedication and the community's support for urban forestry initiatives.

The details

Tree Lafayette has planted over 4,900 trees in Lafayette since its founding in 1993. The upcoming Earth Day event on April 22 will mark the planting of the organization's 5,000th tree at the McAllister Recreation Center. Volunteers from Subaru of Indiana Automotive, the event sponsor, will assist in planting an additional 15 trees as part of the celebration.

• The Earth Day celebration is scheduled for 10 a.m. on April 22, 2026.
• Tree Lafayette has been planting trees in Lafayette since 1993.