Santa Cruz Warriors Announce Threes for Trees Program Benefitting Sempervirens Fund
CONTACT: Ryan Frank, Santa Cruz Warriors
For video of the launch and interviews from Chris Murphy (President, Santa Cruz Warriors), Jonathan Taylor (Director, Commercial & Head of Sustainability, IREN), and Matthew Shaffer (Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Sempervirens Fund) click HERE.
SANTA CRUZ, CA – On November 12, 2026, at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, the Santa Cruz Warriors, in collaboration with IREN, announced a joint commitment to safeguarding redwood trees across Santa Cruz County through the Threes for Trees program. Sempervirens Fund will serve as the charitable beneficiary and conservation partner for the initiative.
The Warriors and IREN have committed to helping three trees thrive for every three-pointer made by the Santa Cruz Warriors throughout the 2026-27 NBA G League season. In collaboration with local nonprofit organization Sempervirens Fund, Threes for Trees is expected to help over 1,900 redwood trees flourish throughout the year through conservation, stewardship, education, and volunteer engagement.
“As a Warriors fan and longtime Bay Area resident, I hope the threes rain down this season. With every three-pointer helping support the redwoods, that’s a pretty great reason for fans to cheer. IREN is proud to join the Santa Cruz Warriors and Sempervirens Fund to help these forests thrive,” said Cory Pforzheimer, IREN’s Vice President of Global Communications and Corporate Affairs.
“We envision a future where majestic redwoods stand tall, especially in the face of climate change. Redwood forests protect water, air, and wildlife, and deserve our attention,” added Matt Shaffer, Sempervirens Fund’s Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. “Through the Threes for Trees program, Sempervirens, IREN, and the Santa Cruz Warriors are turning every three-pointer into action for redwoods to thrive. We are so excited for this initiative and are grateful to IREN and the Warriors for choosing Sempervirens Fund to be the beneficiary of Threes for Trees.”
The Threes for Trees program will show up in several different ways throughout the season. As a part of this partnership, the Warriors will wear redwood themed jerseys for their home contest against the San Diego Clippers on Saturday, November 14th. The jerseys will be auctioned off throughout the game for fans to take home, with all proceeds benefiting Sempervirens Fund. Additionally, all fans in attendance that night will receive a replica redwoods themed jersey to continue supporting the Threes for Trees initiative all season long. Sea Dubs fans at Kaiser Permanente Arena will feel the energy of Threes for Trees at every game this season through a combination of in-arena announcements, fan enhancements, and even a live counter of all the trees protected throughout the season. The initiative builds on IREN’s partnership with the Golden State Warriors and reflects the company’s commitment to supporting communities in the regions where it operates.
Santa Cruz Warriors President Chris Murphy said, “We are proud to announce the Threes for Trees program with IREN and Sempervirens Fund. This collaboration is amongst our most significant community efforts and something that we are very excited to bring to life throughout the season. We know how important our redwoods are to the local community, and it is great to have a partner in IREN who wants to support the health of our forests as well. We look forward to holding up our end of the bargain by making as many three-pointers as possible to support Sempervirens Fund in helping those redwoods thrive!”