In addition to its planting programs, Growing Friends educates the public and decision makers, and encourages and assists local government.

Among these other activities have been:

• publishing “Putting Down Roots” – a 64-page tree selection and care handbook for the Helena (available for $7).
• co-sponsoring Trash For Trees – a semi-annual recycling event whose proceeds fund plantings.
• annually placing a “tree care” insert in the City’s water bill mailing.
• assisting local government – in the development of ordinances and tree-funding mechanisms, in offering a memorial tree program, and in other tree-related activities.