The release of Good Grove Fruited Lager commemorates the Big Grove pledge to plant 400 trees in four years. The trees will be planted in the communities where we live, work, and play.
Creating a lasting environmental impact is central to our mission at Big Grove Brewery. Planting trees in these communities will increase tree canopy and biodiversity. Plus other benefits like carbon reduction, stormwater mitigation, and air quality benefits. Our investment in tree diapers helps ensures survivability by slowly releasing water to trees over time.
The Project So Far
By the time of our second release of Good Grove 170 trees will have been planted in Iowa communities. Our partners at Trees Forever work to help us ensure that the right trees are planted in the right places. We aim to improve the quality of life by creating more green spaces and instilling an appreciation for the environment. Big Grove has more trees scheduled to be planted in the fall in Iowa. We plan to expand the project to Nebreska in 2025.
2 Million pounds of CO2 Avoided
190
trees planted
707,115
GALLONS OF RUNOFF AVOIDED
45
DIFFERENT species PLANTED
Your support helps us continue our mission to revive our environment for future generations. Big Grove Brewery is excited to partner with Trees Forever to plant a tree, one for every employee!
For each Good Grove Tee Shirt purchased, Big Grove is donating $10 to Trees Forever.
2025 Grant Recipients
The Beacon
The Beacon doesn’t just provide shelter— they provide a pathway to healing and stability. Women go to them from devastating circumstances—escaping domestic violence, recovering from substance use, or reentering society after incarceration—all facing immense barriers to stability.
Central Furniture Rescue
CFR is a nonprofit organization dedicated to turning empty spaces into homes for individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness, crisis, or displacement.
The Iowa City Free Medical and Dental Clinic
FMC, established in 1971, believes that access to affordable health care is a basic human necessity, and they strive to provide the widest range of medical and dental services possible to people in the Iowa City and surrounding community who would not otherwise have access to care.
Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice
Iowa MMJ is a legal service and advocacy organization driven and led by immigrant and refugee voices united with allies. They support immigrants and refugees with free and low-cost immigration legal services and leadership development through grassroots organizing.
Iowa Valley Resource Conservation & Development
Iowa Valley RC&D’s influence is grounded in community, partnerships, and collaboration as they trai and support farmers, build local food infrastructure, generate new innovative markets, and improve access to locally grown foods.
Monarch Research Project
Monarch Research is leading efforts to restore monarch butterfly populations, native habitats, and tree canopies through programs like Monarch Zones, Native Oasis, and Planting Forward, fostering biodiversity and environmental stewardship across urban and rural landscapes.