Explore the latest news, volunteer stories, event highlights, organizational updates, and insights from Saluting Branches locations across North America.
For nearly 10 years, Jeff Polvado has volunteered with Saluting Branches, bringing together two important parts of his life: his service as an Army veteran and his career as an arborist. Jeff was first introduced to Saluting Branches while working …
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Saluting Branches, a non-profit organization that honors American service men and women by organizing volunteer tree and landscape care for the property dedicated to veterans, announced Renee Bissett as its new president. With a career spanning over two decades in …
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As we celebrate the conclusion of Saluting Branches’ 10th Annual Day of Service, we wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you. This Decade of Dedication would not have been possible …
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As Saluting Branches continues to grow, our logistics coordinators help make sure each site has the support, guidance, and preparation it needs for a successful Day of Service. We’re proud to feature Susie Zderic, a dedicated volunteer who brings both professional expertise and a personal connection to the mission.
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Since 2015, Saluting Branches has grown from a one-time civic project at Rainbow Treecare of Minnetonka, MN, to a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit with a singular mission: “We honor American service men and women by organizing volunteer tree and landscape care for the property dedicated to our veterans.”
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To help strengthen support for our volunteer site leaders, Saluting Branches launched a new role this year: Logistics Coordinators. These dedicated individuals serve as regional leaders, helping ensure each site is safe, organized, and well-prepared for the Day of Service.
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With just one month to go before its 11th Annual National Day of Service on September 17, 2025, Saluting Branches — the leading organization uniting arborists and tree care professionals to honor America’s veterans — is making a final push for volunteers.
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The largest single-day volunteer event in the tree industry returns this week when Saluting Branches holds its 11th Annual National Day of Service.
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Saluting Branches was recently honored at ArborExpo in Springfield, MA, at the Arbor Awards ceremony.
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Special thanks to Asplundh, this year’s Oak sponsor.
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