ITHACA, NY — As part of New York State’s initiative to plant 25 million trees by 2033, the Inspector General and State Police will host a joint tree-planting event at the Troop C barracks. Spearheaded by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the initiative underscores New York’s commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.

What:
Tree-planting event in support of New York State’s 25 Million Trees Initiative. The event will include a planting of saplings on the Troop C grounds. Additional partners include the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), and Cornell University.

Who:

• New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang
• New York State Police, Troop C

When:

Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 8:30 AM – 9:40 AM

Where:
New York State Police – Ithaca Barracks (Troop C)
1850 Dryden Rd
Freeville, NY 13068

Additional planting locations include:

• Robert H. Treman State Park
  129 Upper Park Road
  Newfield, NY 14867
• Cornell University F. R. Newman Arboretum
  124 Comstock Knoll Drive
  Ithaca New York, 14850
• Office for Children and Family Services juvenile facilities
  (additional information available upon request)