Tree-Generation Fest is dedicated to engaging youth in positive and connective ways, even in this time of COVID.

Inspired by Tewa Women United’s “Regeneration Fest Española,” which was held at the Española Healing Foods Oasis every fall for the past four years, Tree-Generation Fest is about holding space for young people to know that they are loved and cared for by their community. We are proud to collaborate with the Northern Youth Project on this project.

Thanks to the generosity of many donors, during the month of October 64 youth and their families were given trees as well as companion plants as part of this inaugural Tree-Generation Fest. Participants are from rural regions in northern New Mexico ranging from Abiquiu to Espanola, several Pueblos, Chamisal, Taos, Las Vegas, and Los Alamos.

We were also able to provide trees and plants to five beloved community organizations: Northern Youth Project, Breath of My Heart, Honor Our Pueblo’s Existence (HOPE), Flowering Tree Permaculture, and Buenos Para Todos.

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