Legacy Trees

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Give the gift of a tree planted in Indianapolis! When you make a contribution of $200 or more to KIB, we will plant a tree and mail a personalized letter to your recipients, letting them know that you’ve supported the planting of a tree in their honor or in memory of a loved one. You can make your gift via any form of payment. KIB’s online donation form includes optional fields for Legacy Tree information.

How much does each tree cost KIB?
- Each large, native Indiana tree costs $200 on average.
Where will the trees be planted?
- Each tree will be planted on Indianapolis public land (in a neighborhood, or park, or right-of-way), to grow and benefit us all.
When will trees be planted?
- Trees will be planted in the spring and fall (during KIB’s planting seasons), at regularly scheduled KIB tree planting projects. You are welcome to attend one of our plantings to help plant “your” tree, and then you can come back to watch it thrive! Go here to view upcoming KIB tree planting projects.
Who will plant the trees?
- KIB volunteers and staff will plant the trees.
What happens after the trees are planted?
- KIB cares for trees for three years after planting – watering, mulching and pruning.

Note: KIB’s Legacy Tree program does not provide plaques or other memorial items. Our trees are planted in public parks or on public right-of-ways. Proceeds of your gift go directly to supporting a beautiful, large, Indiana native tree.