Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® (AKA) has a long history of serving others. Their over 120,000 active members give back through various initiatives, including enhancing our environment.
AKA is partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation to provide trees and planting education, as well as to measure the impact of these planting efforts. By setting an annual goal of planting 19,000 trees, AKA is working around the world through service projects led by chapters and Youth Leadership institute participants.
In 2023, AKA’s significant efforts exceeded this annual goal, with 197 chapters ordering trees and dedicating thousands of service hours to their planting and care.
21,902 / 19,000 trees planted
(and counting) in 2024
Projected Impact of 19,000 Trees
Over the next 20 years, these trees will have a multitude of powerful benefits.
14.7M
Kilowatts of energy saved
53.3M
Pounds of carbon sequestered
2.1B
Gallons of stormwater filtered
$5.9M
In combined community benefits
Order Trees
Bulk Small Potted Trees
- Trays of 16 trees
- 8-12 inches tall
- $150 per tray
Choose this option if you are distributing trees to YLI participants or for other distribution and planting opportunities.
One-Gallon Trees
- Individual trees
- 1-3 feet tall
- $55 per tree
Choose this option if you are planting trees in your yard or an approved public space.
Tree orders are being accepted from February 1 to March 1 for delivery in April. All orders will begin shipping out in late March for April events. Orders received after March 1 cannot be guaranteed for arrival dates in April.
We cannot ship trees to Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, or outside of continental US. Participants with an address in these areas should consider purchasing their trees at a local nursery.
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