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Join us in planting the future. Every volunteer hour and every donation makes a difference.

Volunteer

Ways to Help

No experience necessary — just bring your enthusiasm for native plants and community building.

Tree Planting Events

Join us for hands-on planting days at schools, parks, and community spaces.

Grove Maintenance

Help care for established pawpaw groves with watering, mulching, and upkeep.

Educational Programs

Share your knowledge at schools and community events about native plants.

Pawpaw Festival

Help organize and run our annual celebration of this remarkable fruit.

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Become a Volunteer

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Support Our Mission

Your donation helps us plant more pawpaw trees, develop educational programs, and grow the movement across Northern Illinois.

Make a Donation

The Pawpaw Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations are tax-deductible.