NEWS

18 Jun, 2019

Building Bridges Empowers Our Youth and Fosters a Deeper Connection between the Diaspora and Armenia

By Jeanmarie Papelian, Executive Director

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” We find these words by the late revolutionary political leader Nelson Mandela to be a source of inspiration.

Back in 2010, with the support of the Thomas...

15 Jun, 2019

ATP Opens the Charles G. Bilezikian Greenhouse Where Plants and Minds Will Grow

On June 15, Armenia Tree Project (ATP) opened the Charles G. Bilezikian Greenhouse in Margahovit Village, Lori. Attending the opening ceremony were the Bilezikian Family of Boston, ATP Executive Director Jeanmarie Papelian and team, the Deputy Governor of Lori, the Head of Margahovit community, Margahovit...

14 May, 2019

City of Boston Representatives and Armenia Tree Project Unite to Plant New Trees in Dorchester Park

Seven new trees planted Tuesday in Boston’s Dorchester Park as Armenia Tree Project celebrates 25 years of improving tree health in Armenia and abroad.

Tuesday, May 14, 2019 – Armenia Tree Project (ATP) proudly brought its tree-planting mission to Boston’s Dorchester Park on Tuesday,...

22 Apr, 2019

Armenia Tree Project to Bring its Tree-Planting Mission to Boston

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the non-profit will contribute funds and trees to Boston’s Dorchester Park

WOBURN, MA--In recognition of its 25th anniversary, Armenia Tree Project (ATP) is proud to spread its tree-planting mission to Boston with a ceremonial...

20 Mar, 2019

Armenia Tree Project Celebrates 25 Years of Growth

With millions of trees and hundreds of jobs established across Armenia, the organization celebrates its continued growth with a series of events

WOBURN, MA--In recognition of tomorrow’s International Day of Forests, Armenia Tree Project is proud to announce its plans...

19 Mar, 2019

Annual Report: 25 Years of Sustaining, Empowering, and Teaching

By Jeanmarie Papelian

I’m pleased to share ATP’s annual report with you. As you’ll see in these pages, we’re continuing to fulfill our mission of using trees to help Armenians improve their standard of living. Last year, our four nurseries produced...

14 Mar, 2019

Sustainable Forest Management: Hrant Dink Memorial Forest Will Be Thinned In Order To Ensure the Health of the Site

In the days after the senseless killing of Agos editor Hrant Dink in Istanbul in 2007, Armenia Tree Project (ATP) decided to plant a memorial forest in his honor. Advisory board member Nancy Kricorian penned a crowdfunding appeal about her friend and colleague, and a living legacy to the renowned...

05 Feb, 2019

Illustrated Newsletter Brings Forests and Wildlife of Armenia to a Young Audience

WOBURN, MA--Armenia Tree Project (ATP) has released the eighth edition of its Building Bridges environmental education newsletter, focusing on the important theme of “Forest and Wildlife Preservation.”

ATP’s Building Bridges program connects diasporan students with...

05 Dec, 2018

ATP Continues to Make a Difference on the Landscape of Armenia, One Tree at a Time

Armenia--The deadly fires in California force us to think about our forests and what we’re doing to keep Armenia’s precious natural resources safe. Though the cause of the fires is still under investigation, initial evidence points to manmade causes. How safe are Armenia’s forests?...

13 Nov, 2018

What's the Connection Between Trees and Climate Change?

A group of scientists has declared that our planet's future climate is inextricably tied to the future of its forests.

The statement was released in October to coincide with the release by the prominent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) of a long-awaited report that paints...