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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 a 15-gallon trees. Living Legacy Trees planted are species that can live 100 years or more, such as a white oaks, black tupelo, tulip poplar or a 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, simply click here!

Honor or Memorialize

Honor or memorialize, 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 www.treesupstate.org/donate
  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 see the options, and choose tree tribute 3G or memorial gift 15 G.
  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 giving us the address of where to send the card and any special instructions.
  9. Click “Continue to Payment”
  10. Once you have completed and if you made a gift of $250 to receive a plaque with your tree, a member of the TreesUpstate team will be in contact with you on a planting date and to get details of what you would like on the plaque.
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Perfect for

Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Valentines, Thanksgiving. A way to always remember their smile.

A wedding anniversary or brand new engagement. An achievement, like being sober for 2 years. Birthdays. Baptism. Graduation.

Also for the person who doesn’t want more stuff.

Trees are a Living Legacy. A way to tell a grandparent that you love them or your son or daughter that you are so proud.

FAQ’s

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 property owners. Our staff will assist you in making a species selection that will fit the location. It is your responsibility to request permission from the property owner to plant the tree and to call SC811 and verify 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, tree diaper, and a one-year guarantee (if the tree fails within the first year, it will be replaced).

Can a tree marker be placed?

Yes, pending approval from the property owner. 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 a little 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 3 Tree Tributes through our secure website. Please use “other” and enter donation amount. Example: 3 Tree Tributes x $50 = $150. You can enter additional recipient’s 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 be made to commemorate any occasion, including birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, graduations, births and much, much more.

Additional questions?

Contact Aaron Davis at 864.884.2675 or adavis@treesupstate.org

Make a Donation to TreesUpstate’s Living Legacy Fund.