You might be wondering exactly what an Up With Trees site is, or how you can go about sponsoring one.  You may have seen our signs posted throughout Tulsa, or you may have heard about us from a friend.Below you will find all you need to know about sites and how to adopt an existing site (be green, re-use!) or how to sponsor a new site.

Adopting a Site

Throughout the years Up With Trees has had many sponsors.  Corporations, philanthropic individuals as well as faith-based and non-profit groups have dedicated funds to making a statement that speaks on behalf of their commitment to the community and the beautification of Tulsa by contributing to planting, preserving and promoting Tulsa’s Urban Forest.

When you adopt a site, you are sponsoring an existing site that the original sponsor has relinquished.  The sponsorship price is good for 8 years.  Every year after that, you have the option to pay an extended maintenance fee (calculated based on that amount of trees on the site and is usually $500 annually) or relinquish your site for another sponsor to enjoy.  Sometimes sponsors simply no longer wish to have a sign, have moved away, or cannot afford the maintenance that is needed to keep the site looking sharp.  Don’t let this discourage you, though, because there are plenty of ways to raise funds to supplement your sponsorship.  For example, if you are group that can’t afford the sponsorship price, but would like to sponsor a site and have a sign, you can hold a fundraiser for your cause.  Let’s say you’re a Boy Scout or Girl Scout Troop, or an Athletic team.  You can gather the support of your specific niche that plays a role in the overall community and devote the funds raised to adopting a site.  Plus, what if you raise more than the sponsorship price?  That’s money for your cause.  Working together is an effective way to not only gain support, but also much needed funds for non-profit or low-budget projects.  Up With Trees would love to be your partner in this effort.

Here is a list of sites that are currently up for adoption, complete with the adoption price and location of the site.

Sponsoring a New Site

While right now our main goal is to adopt existing sites, we do offer new sites for sponsorship.  If you have a specific area in mind, please contact us at trees@upwithtrees.org with a proposal for the desired area.  Up With Trees must receive permission from ODOT and the City of Tulsa before we plant on any grounds, so there is a process we must go through in order to establish new sites.

Tree Site Signs

When you sponsor or adopt a site, you get a 2 x 10″ board with a 26 character maximum to say what you’d like.  For example, “In Honor Of”, “In Loving Memory Of”, or “Celebrating” followed by the name of the individual, company, organization, etc., that you would like to commemorate.  You can add a second 2 x 10″ board for an additional $300 in case you have a little bit more to say.

Current Site Sponsorship/Adoption Prices:

New Park Partners Forestry Sites (At Tulsa Park) – $400/tree ($8,000 minimum)

New Urban Forestry Highway Sites – $400/tree ($8,000 minimum)

New Urban Forestry City Street Median/Special Site – $500/tree ($10,000 minimum)

Adoption of an Existing Urban Forestry Site – $5,000 minimum

Site sponsorship fees cover the cost of trees, sign, planting, watering, mulching, fertilizing, pruning, and general care of the site, including a guarantee for replacement should a tree die within its first three years.  After the eight-year period, a sponsor may extend  the sponsorship by paying annual maintenance fees.  At the sponsor’s request, signs can be refurbished or upgraded at a cost of $500 at any time.