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Tree Tribute – $50

A tree tribute can be for any occasion. Below is the cover of the card. A Tree Tribute plants a 3-gallon shade tree. For each $50, a card will be sent to each person you indicate that announces that a gift has been made to the TreesUpstate Living Legacy Fund and that a reforestation tree will be planted. Make a Tree Tribute donation.

Make a Tribute

Make a tribute, and we will send this card, and a 3 gallon tree will be planted in our reforestation program.

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Honorariums and Memorials – $500

$500 donations made to TreesUpstate’s Living Legacy Fund plant 15-gallon trees. Living Legacy Trees planted are species that can live 100 years or more, such as white oak, black tupelo, tulip poplar, or southern magnolia.

Honor the life of someone special or celebrate a special occasion by planting a native tree. Honorarium and Memorial trees are planted at a location of your choosing (pending property owner approval at your request) and installed with a custom plaque. We will work with you on a custom date in the winter months (October – April) to plant the tree with you and your family.

A card (image below) will be mailed to the person of your choice, letting them know you made this special living legacy gift. To purchase a Living Legacy Tree, click here!

Honor or Memorialize

Honor or memorialize a loved one, and we will send this card and also plant a 15-gallon tree at a location of your choice.

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How to complete a tribute, honorarium, or memorial gift online.

Instructions:

  1. Go to Our Donation Page
  2. In the giving box, select an amount. In the next box, select “one-time gift.”
  3. In the “Apply my donation to” box, scroll to the options and choose Tree Tribute 3 Gallon ($50) or Memorial Gift 15 Gallon ($500).
  4. In the “Honor or remember someone” box, choose honor or memorial. When you choose this, two more boxes will appear.
  5. Enter “Whom you would like to recognize” and “Your relationship to them”
  6. Click the button that says “Donate Once”
  7. A new screen will appear where you can enter more details.
  8. The next screen will ask you to fill out details for us to write on the card. This includes the address where to send the card and any special instructions.
  9. Click “Continue to Payment”
  10. Once you have completed the form, and if you made a gift of $500 to receive a plaque with your tree, a member of the TreesUpstate team will be in contact with you on a planting date to get details of what you would like on the plaque.
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Tributes, Honorariums, and Memorials are Perfect for:

 

Mother’s Day. Father’s Day. Valentine’s Day. Thanksgiving. Birthdays. Anniversaries. New beginnings. Milestones worth celebrating.

Honor someone who has achieved two years of sobriety. Celebrate a baptism or graduation. Mark a new engagement or wedding anniversary. Remember someone whose smile you never want to forget.

Or give a gift to someone who simply doesn’t need more “stuff.”

Trees are a living legacy. They’re a meaningful way to say “I love you,” “I’m proud of you,” or “I’ll always remember you.”

Plant a tree in honor of a grandparent, celebrate the life of someone you’ve lost, or recognize a son or daughter and all they’ve accomplished.

Long after the cards are opened and the gifts are gone, a tree keeps growing, creating beauty, providing shade, and carrying a story for generations to come.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where will my Living Legacy Tree be planted?

We will plant the Living Legacy Tree at a location of your choice, pending your approval from the property owners. Our staff will assist you in choosing a species that fits the location. It is your responsibility to request permission from the property owner to plant the tree and to call SC811 to verify that there are no utilities near the tree.

Can you tell me more about the tree and tree care?

$500 Honorariums and Memorials planted are 15-gallon container trees. $50 Tree Tributes are 3-gallon trees. The Living Legacy Tree donation level includes species selection and delivery, tree planting, mulch and amendments, a tree diaper, and a one-year guarantee (if the tree fails within the first year, we will replace it).

Can a tree marker be placed?

Yes, pending the property owner’s approval. We will work with you to make a custom plaque.

Can we plant the tree?

Absolutely! Our staff will work with you to set up a custom tree-planting ceremony where you, your family, and your friends may participate in planting the tree as much or as little as you like.

I am interested in placing a large order of Tree Tributes, is the internet the easiest way to place it?

You can order three Tree Tributes through our secure website. Please use “other” and enter the donation amount. Example: 3 Tree Tributes x $50 = $150. You can enter additional recipients’ addresses in the “message to recipient” text box. If you would like to place an order of 4 or more Tree Tributes, please contact Aaron Davis at adavis@treesupstate.org or 864-884-2675 to coordinate details.

Can I make a dedication for other occasions besides a memorial?

Tree Tributes and Living Legacy Trees can commemorate any occasion, including birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, graduations, births, and much more.

Additional questions?

Contact Aaron Davis at 864.884.2675 or adavis@treesupstate.org.

Make a Donation to TreesUpstate’s Living Legacy Fund.