10/12/2026
Last month, the Greenville Breakfast Rotary Club traded breakfast meetings for shovels and gloves, teaming up with TreesUpstate for a hands-on service project that left a lasting mark on our community.
Formerly known as TreesGreenville, TreesUpstate was founded in 2005 with a mission to plant, promote, and protect trees throughout the Upstate. Their work helps ensure our region stays green, shaded, and environmentally healthy for generations to come — a mission that aligns perfectly with Rotary's own commitment to improving our communities.
Alongside TreesUpstate, our members rolled up their sleeves to plant trees at the Greenville County Aquatic Complex (2700 West Blue Ridge Dr., Greenville, SC 29611), adding greenery to a space enjoyed by families and residents throughout the county. It was a true team effort — and even our own Past District Governor, David Brenner, was out in the field, leading by example and getting his hands dirty alongside fellow members.
Projects like these are a reminder that service doesn't always happen behind a desk or at a meeting — sometimes it happens one tree, one shovel, and one small act at a time.
