(KAIR)--It was last weekend; not the one that just passed, but the weekend of October 11, the birthday weekend for the now 3-year-old son of Anna Rachelle Catloth, the founder of Atchison's Arbors & Avenues, that the new nonprofit's first tree planting was held, living up to the organization's goal of "working to beautify Atchison by planting and caring for trees and plants throughout our community" honoring "the city- botanical heritage and inspire civic pride through natural beauty."

Catloth, the founder, told MSC News through online correspondence that she "grew up in Atchison, moved away for ten years, and came back to raise my family, with Arbors & Avenues growing from her "love for this town [Atchison] and for being outdoors." Explaining that she loves improving the space she's in, Catloth says "adding trees and beauty not only brings me joy, but also helps residents take pride in where they live."

Catloth credits the work of the Atchison Area Community Foundation, a supporter of nonprofits through matchday events held to generate funds, saying they "made this possible by letting people focus on what they’re passionate about while handling the behind-the-scenes work," such as, she says, "planting trees, enhancing outdoor spaces, and helping foster civic pride throughout our community."

Catloth says what's "really special" about the support "is seeing the impact right away," citing the group's first tree planting at locations across Atchison as an example.

Catloth credits donors and volunteers of the group, saying they are "already making a difference, one avenue at a time."