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
With the third release of Good Grove, we’re proud to share that 215 trees have been planted in communities across Iowa with more scheduled for planting in both Iowa and Nebraska in the fall of 2025. Our partners at Trees Forever help ensure that the right trees are planted in the right places, maximizing their environmental and community impact. Through this project, we aim to enhance quality of life by creating more green spaces and fostering a deeper appreciation for the environment.
2 Million pounds of CO2 Avoided
215
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.
2026 Grant Recipients
Table to Table
Table to Table bridges the gap between abundance and hunger. Our mission is to increase food equity and reduce environmental harm by collecting and redistributing surplus food through partners to people who can use it. We envision a more just and less wasteful food system where nutritious, desirable, and culturally meaningful food is accessible to all.
For more information, visit table2table.org
TRAIL of Johnson County
TRAIL of Johnson County is powered by volunteers to help older adults live and age with support, safety, and connection in the places they call home by providing tools and resources for active independent living.
For more information, visit trailofjohnsoncounty.org
Catherine McAuley Center
The Catherine McAuley Center, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a Place of Welcome where adult learners are welcomed to class, refugees and immigrants are welcomed to the community, and women experiencing homelessness and trauma are welcomed home. More than 500 individuals participate in education and support services at CMC each year.
For more information, visit cmc-cr.org
Matthew 25
Matthew 25, an independent, local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, began in 2006 to help strengthen and elevate neighborhoods on the west side of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Matthew 25 works to improve the health of people and neighborhoods by investing in quality affordable housing, healthy food, educational opportunities, and community building.
For more information, matthew-25.org
City Sprouts
Omaha City Sprouts is an urban farm, community garden and education center that teaches, practices, and grows sustainability. Through hands‐on learning, community gardens, and farm‐based programs, we equip people with the skills to grow food, steward the land, and build a more resilient Omaha.
For more information, visit omahasprouts.org
Youth Emergency Services
Youth Emergency Services (YES) is the only organization in Omaha with the sole missionof helping homeless and at-risk youth. YES provides critically needed resources and support to youth who are experiencing homelessness or near-homelessness. Through a variety of programs and services, YES empowers youth to become self-sufficient and confident, with the skills needed to transition successfully into adulthood.
For more information, visit yesomaha.org
Annie's Foundation
Annie’s Foundation began as a small group of moms responding to book removals in their kids’ schools. Our mission: To ensure that members of our community have unhindered access to books with characters and subjects that reflect the diversity and complexity of the world around them. Today, we are a nine-member board —including parents, community advocates, and a college student — working across Iowa to protect access to books and ideas. More than 22,000 free books have reached readers across Iowa — and we’re just getting started.
For more information, visit anniesfoundation.com
Holding Tiny Hands
Holding Tiny Hands Foundation supports NICU families by providing compassionate care, essential resources, and meaningful connections to community support. Through partnerships with local hospitals in Central Iowa, we empower parents tonavigate the NICU journey with strength, confidence, and hope.
For more information, visit holdingtinyhands.org