Welcome to “Save our Shade” - a volunteer organization that raises money and awareness dedicated to increasing Old Saybrook’s Tree Canopy!
April 18, 2026 is our next Free Tree Giveaway! You must live in Old Saybrook and sign-up to receive a beautiful tree! Go to Tree Pledge and Registration to complete a form for a free tree.
We are part of a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that raises money and awareness for the planting and caretaking of trees in Old Saybrook. Please consider donating here
Come to our next meetings: May 23rd, Jun 20th, Jul 18th, Aug 15th, Sep 19th, Oct 17th, Nov 21st, Dec 19th at 10am in the Acton Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook!
Some of our recent tree recipients below! Please click here for more pictures from our 2025 Tree Giveaway Days!
Click here to read article on why trees are important for our residents
Click here to read article on why trees are important for our businesses
Click here to read an article on how planting 8,000 trees benefited Louisville, KY
Trees contribute a whole lot to our collective health and quality of life:
Conserving energy in summer and winter
Cleaning the air and reducing noise
Providing nesting sites, food and cover for wildlife
Holding the soil in place and reducing polluted runoff
Increasing property values
Social and psychological community benefits
Click to watch SOS Trees founder Carolyn Lyle on “A Slice of Life!”
Our vision for Old Saybrook is to build a strong and healthy tree canopy for the community residents.
Our Vision:
Mission & Goals
Mission
Our mission is to preserve and build Old Saybrook’s Tree Canopy.
Our Goals for 2026
For this upcoming year, our goals are to plan and execute free tree giveaways in the Spring and Fall of 2026, and have successful fundraising efforts to support these free tree giveaways. We cannot accomplish enhancing Old Saybrook’s tree canopy without your generous support! Please consider giving to our 501(c)(3) non-profit.
Long-term goal
Our long-term goal for our community is for Old Saybrook to become an Arbor Day Foundation Tree City USA.