Planting Trees in Sierra County Since 2024
Tree or C, a Tree NM Statewide Program
The T or C or TREE OR C program was established in 2024. Tree or C is sponsored & supported by Tree New Mexico's Statewide Program. TNM received a grant through the USFS Inflation Reduction Act to do statewide tree plantings over 5 years. As of February 22nd, 2025, 246 trees have been added to the Sierra County tree canopy thanks to this grant.
For the upcoming Fall plantings, we will be planting ~75-(15 gallon) trees, & also giving away equal amounts (5 gallon trees) to local volunteers & residents. There is no cost to the tree adopters, though they will have to agree to care for the tree. We dig the holes, we plant the trees. The only obligation of the adopter is to water. Tree care classes will also be provided to learn more about caring for trees young & old.
Right now we are gathering information of those who would like to receive a tree & to volunteer for this & future events. <Click the Buttons Below>
We also would like to link with at least one local business to feed & hydrate our amazing volunteers.
AOI stands for "area of interest" The areas of interest for the upcoming fall 2025 plantings are labeled AOI3 & AOI4.
Days until our Nov. 15th planting:
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- Elise Curtin at the Volunteer Appreciation Day
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- Laura Keck with her handmade map.
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- June Russett goes over Laura’s map.
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- Jacque Huntley removing plastic from the nursery.
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- Beth Forman going over the tree care cards.
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- Mayor Rolf Hechler, volunteer Michael Hutchins, & Elise Curtin plant a tree.
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- Homeowner Vanessa M. gets involved in the planting of her own tree.
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- Volunteer Kimberly Jewell this that the mesquites look cute.
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- Luis Santiago unloads the giveaways.
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- Youth groups getting their hands dirty.
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- The shovel might be heavy, but young Milo helps get the job done.
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- Janine & Pete have come down to the plantings & team leader trainings from Magdalena.
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- June Russett pruning trees in Las Cruces Planting
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- The giveaway trees lined up.
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- Volunteer group planting a happy vitex.