Packers donate nearly 400 trees to communities in Brown County

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Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Packers donate nearly 400 trees to communities in Brown County
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The Green Bay Packers have donated nearly 400 trees to 16 communities in Brown County through their First Down for Trees program, which is now in its 16th year. The team contributes trees based on the number of first downs achieved during the previous season. This year's donation is part of a larger effort to reduce air pollution and manage stormwater runoff. Since the initiative began in 2011, close to 8,000 trees have been given to the area. The Packers expressed pride in using their on-field success to benefit the local environment.

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  • Nearly 400 trees donated to Brown County communities this year
  • Trees donated based on the team's first down achievements
  • First Down for Trees program started in 2011
  • Almost 8,000 trees donated since the program's inception
  • Aims to reduce air pollution and manage stormwater runoff
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) — The Green Bay Packers are finding new ways to give back to their loyal community by helping Green Up communities across Brown County through their First Down for Trees program, which is entering its 16th year. The team donates trees based on how many first downs they achieved the previous […]

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