From Trails to Trees:
Love Colorado’s Outdoors? Give Back by Planting a Tree!
On a recent trip to Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon, I, Melody, couldn't help but feel how much we owe to these breathtaking landscapes that inspire our adventures. Each moment spent on those trails reminds me of our responsibility to protect the beauty that fills our hearts.
Colorado Hikes and Hops is excited to add a donation page to our site. Even as a small voice, we can create a ripple effect for the trails and trees we cherish.
If we truly love this land, let's show it through action—starting with one tree, one step, one trail.
Why Give a Tree?
Because every tree adds a touch of magic to our beautiful landscapes! With 32% of Colorado covered in stunning forests, planting a tree helps keep our mountains and plains vibrant.
"A great longing is upon us, to live again in a world of gifts."
- Robin Wall Kimmerer
By giving a tree, you’re growing a lasting friendship with nature. Let’s get our hands dirty and make a difference—one tree at a time!
Why Did we Pick one Tree Planted?
We chose One Tree Planted because they’re all about giving back to the beautiful trees we love here in Colorado!
They work directly in our state, helping to restore our stunning landscapes one tree at a time. It just felt right to support an organization that shares our passion for the outdoors and takes real action to protect it.
Plus, knowing our money goes straight to planting trees makes it even better!
It’s Personal
For me, Melody, planting trees is personal. After the devastating Waldo Canyon and Black Forest fires in 2012 and 2013, my family felt the impact firsthand. My sister was evacuated from Waldo, and we were forced to leave our home when the Black Forest fire came within a mile of us.
Hiking through the trails now, we can’t help but notice the burn scars left behind. But instead of just seeing the devastation, we see an opportunity to heal our beloved Colorado.
We abuse the land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect.
- Aldo Leopold