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Memorial Forest Events & Gatherings

Join us in the forest to connect with nature and the Better Place Forests community.
Events are free and all are welcome.
Red Oak Acorn

ILLINOIS

Rock River Memorial Forest

Oaktoberfest

Fall is here! Invite your friends and family to celebrate the change in season and our last community event before winter closure.

Saturday, October 26th
11am – 2pm 

MINNESOTA

St. Croix Valley Memorial Forest

Oaktoberfest

Fall is here! Invite your friends and family to celebrate the change in season and our last community event before winter closure.

Sunday, October 27th
11am – 2pm 

Ironwood tree branch with leaves and pods

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We’re Evolving into a Nonprofit

Our mission of helping people navigate end-of-life experiences through the healing power of nature remains at the heart of everything we do.

Your Memorial Tree is still yours.
Your forest is still protected.
Our Team is still dedicated to serving you.