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American Reforestation Initiative

Our Recordings 

Hear from the passionate individuals behind ARI.

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We love nature! That's when Dylan met Alan Weiss the President of the American Reforestation Initiative, he had to invite him on the show and have him educate  on what the Initiative represents and stands for!

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ELKHORN, Neb. (KLKN) – One year after a devastating tornado struck Elkhorn, the Arbor Day Foundation and the American Reforestation Initiative partnered to help the community rebuild.

Omaha Tribe received a grant from American Reforestation Initiative. Thursday November 14, 2024 there were 450 trees delivered.

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Our Mission

To organize grassroots projects by bringing volunteers and donations together to plant trees and recreate forests with the health of our environment and communities in mind.

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Our Journey

American Reforestation Initiative (ARI), a Nebraska nonprofit, was established in 2020 by its founder, Alan Weiss, and a volunteer board with a shared interest in the environmental and human health benefits of trees.

Our Work

American Reforestation Initiative (ARI) collaborates with other tree planting organizations and fund raisers who love trees and all they do for our world. We engage enthusiastic volunteers and generous donors to complete projects and programs that lead to the group's main goal: planting trees and restoring forests.

Our Leadership

Meet the passionate individuals behind ARI.

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Alan Weiss

President

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Robert Grauman

Treasurer

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Jeffrey Stokes

Secretary

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Mike Muller

Board Member

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Ellen Paparozzi

Board Member

Pink Almond Tree Flowers

Dorina Mahler

Board Member

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