In this Spectrum News 1 article, the "Trees for Threes" partnership between Davey and the Cleveland Cavaliers planted 600 trees at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo following the 2025-2026 NBA season. 

Posted: September 28, 2026

The Cleveland Cavaliers partnered with the Davey Tree Expert Company to plant one tree for every 3-pointer made last season, which amounted to 600 trees, in the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

A large group of Cleveland Cavaliers, Davey Tree and Cleveland Metroparks volunteers posing for a picture. “We pride ourselves on being environmental stewards, strengthening the well-being of the communities we serve,” said Kevin Clayton, Cleveland Cavaliers executive vice president and chief impact and equity officer. “Our 11-year partnership with Davey Tree helps us reach far beyond the basketball court, turning our team’s success into a restoration effort for the Northeast Ohio tree canopy.”

Volunteers from each organization planted the 600 trees at the zoo’s new primate forest and tortoise yard.

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