Since 2021, we have planted over 200,000 trees.

Our Fundraiser

  • Branch Out Education’s fundraiser lets students sell $25 tree sponsorships to plant real trees in Colombia, with schools keeping 50%-60% of proceeds for programs like supplies and field trips. Donors receive a certificate with GPS coordinates, and students learn sustainability through a free Carbon Academy curriculum.

  • Sell 100 Trees - $1,250

    (100 Trees * $25, 50% profit split)

    Sell 500 Trees - $6,250

    (500 Trees * $25, 50% profit split)

    Sell 1,000 Trees - $15,000

    (1,000 Trees * $25, 60% profit split)

    • School Population to deliver prizes

    • Fundraiser Goals

    • Spreadsheet with First Name, parent email address, and homeroom teacher.

  • You can get paid via ACH within two weeks or via check in the mail if preferred. Funds clear 2 weeks after the fundraiser ends.

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Meet Our Team.

Joe Edlhuber (Atlanta, GA)

Joe is a longtime educator, having taught Earth Science, Robotics, and Maker Space to thousands of students. He’s part owner in Alto-Ag, a 10,000 acre cashew plantation in Colombia, that helped spark the idea to combine his love of teaching and education and his love of trees and nature. When not helping schools plant trees, Joe likes to spend time with his family, smoking some meat while football is on and volunteering with his church.

Nathan Hack (Jasper, IN)

Nathan was an elementary school teacher before moving into the Ed Tech world. He is passionate about working with schools to meet their goals and to help kids explore the world around them. He brings a strong background of teaching and learning to Branch Out! Outside of work, Nathan loves spending time at the lake with his family and cheering on Indiana Football and Basketball!

Eric Knapp (Atlanta, GA)

Eric has an extensive background in career tech education working for one of the largest school districts in Georgia. He LOVES the outdoors and is excited to connect students and schools the world around them. There is much to be explored. Eric enjoys spending time with his family, hiking and camping somewhere new and helping serve his church’s youth group.