This collection includes records (1989-2012) related to ReLeaf of Greenville. ReLeaf was established in 1990 to plant, promote, and protect canopy trees in Greenville, North Carolina. Included are by-laws, correspondence (2005-2010), minutes (1989-2012), financial reports (1995-2012), newsletters (2002-2012), commemorative tree records (1991-2012), annual reports (1990-1997, 2004/2005), membership figures and names, Arbor Day celebrations, and other papers.
ReLEAF of Greenville is a nonprofit, volunteer-based organization founded in Greenville, North Carolina, in 1989 to promote tree planting, preservation, and urban forestry education. The group emerged in response to concerns over rapid urban development and its impact on the city's tree canopy. Its mission includes increasing public awareness of the benefits of trees, encouraging responsible landscaping practices, and partnering with local government and community organizations to implement tree planting projects.
Over the years, ReLEAF of Greenville has organized numerous community initiatives, including Arbor Day celebrations, public planting events, the Commemorative Tree Program, and educational outreach activities. The organization has also played a role in advocating for local tree ordinances, securing grants for urban forestry projects, and providing input on city planning related to environmental conservation. As of 2024, ReLEAF continues to serve as a key advocate for the preservation and expansion of Greenville's urban forest.
The ReLEAF of Greenville Records collection primarily documents the activities, governance, and community engagement of the organization from its founding years through 2024. Materials include meeting minutes (1989–2022), correspondence (1994–2024), committee records, annual and financial reports, organizational by-laws, newsletters, grant and funding information, community event materials, membership records, and project documentation. These records reflect the organization's environmental advocacy and urban forestry projects, including Arbor Day celebrations, the Commemorative Tree Program, and various planting initiatives.
The collection is arranged in three boxes, with materials grouped by format and subject matter. Box 1 contains meeting minutes, correspondence, committee information, and annual reports. Box 2 holds newsletters, grant files, community event information, financial records, and organizational documents. Box 3 contains membership reports, project proposals, and planting project files. Within each subject folder, materials are arranged chronologically where possible.
November 9, 2021 (unprocessed), 0.5 cubic feet; This collection includes records (1989-2012) related to ReLeaf of Greenville. ReLeaf was established in 1990 to plant, promote, and protect canopy trees in Greenville, North Carolina. Included are by-laws, correspondence (2005-2010), minutes (1989-2012), financial reports (1995-2012), newsletters (2002-2012), commemorative tree records (1991-2012), annual reports (1990-1997, 2004/2005), membership figures and names, Arbor Day celebrations, and other papers. Gift of Walter H. McKinnon, Jr., President of ReLeaf of Greenville.
Gift of Walter H. McKinnon, Jr., President of ReLeaf
Processed by:
Martha G. Elmore, 2021
Patrick Cash, 2025
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