For the McLean Trees Foundation, 2025 was a remarkable year defined by growth, generosity, and deepening community roots. Fueled by dedicated volunteers and expanding local support, MTF achieved its most productive year yet.

Bradford pears began life as a hugely popular hybrid flowering tree. Then they became a limb-shedding hazard. Now they have morphed into a family of invasive trees that are overwhelming open spaces and depriving birds and other wildlife of food. And they’re growing right in the middle of McLean.