In celebration of Arbor Week, OG&E teamed up with the Arbor Day Foundation to donate and plant 680 trees across Oklahoma, including 250 full-size trees. Communities impacted by tornadoes – Choctaw, Harrah, and Sulphur – received these trees to help rebuild their tree canopies and provide long-term benefits. 

“OG&E has been with us every step of the way,” said Stuart Drake, City Manager of Choctaw. “We had a lot of damage with the storms and with the community receiving trees, it’s very beneficial. We’re grateful for the partnership.”

OG&E also held events in Coyle, Drumright, Langston, Poteau, Shady Point, and Wellston.
"We recognize the profound impact tornadoes have on the communities we serve," said Kimberlee Adams, OG&E Community Affairs Manager. "By planting and providing free trees to residents, we are helping rebuild their tree canopies, which will benefit the community for years to come.”

OG&E also provided educational materials on proper tree care, pruning, and the importance of planting the right tree in the right place. This initiative raised awareness about the benefits of trees and their role in energy conservation and environmental sustainability.

"There is a strong emotional connection to planting these trees, which creates a tie to the park, the community, and the tree," said Chris Martin, OG&E Vegetation Management Supervisor. "Providing these trees will help communities rebuild their lost tree canopies.”