For the second year in a row, the City of Lexington in partnership with Boxerwood will be distributing free native trees to City residents this month. “The Great Tree Give-Away” will take place on Saturday, December 6th at Richardson Park, 10 am – 2 pm, rain or shine. The give-away supports an existing City plan to increase the urban tree canopy. Co-sponsored by the Lexington Tree Board and the Public Works department, the initiative is an example of successful collaborations

When Eli Nelson began interning as a member of Buena Vista’s high school Tree Team in 2024, he didn’t have high expectations. “I didn’t...

In June 2024, two Tree Team interns help Boxerwood Garden Steward Karen Stanley spread mulch through a new tree nursery at Enderly...

What makes a great musical collaboration? Even beyond skill or finesse, we might say listening comes first. That’s been the case for...

For 25 years, BEA has pursued a mission “to educate and inspire people of all ages to become environmentally successful stewards of the...

Democracy in action is always inspiring, especially at its most grassroots. This month, two teens stood before members of the Buena Vista...

“The most important thing I’ve learned is that little things can make a big difference,” reflected Buena Vista teen James Miller. The...

On Saturday, April 27, Boxerwood is sponsoring one final tree planting of the season – and it’s for individuals and families alike. RSVP...

“We’re not sure how it happened,” reflected sustainability educator Ginny Johnson, “but all of a sudden we had multiple tree planting...