DESCRIPTION:
Help us build a biodiverse and resilient urban tree canopy! Volunteers
will plant large-stock trees into pre-dug holes; this work will include
loosening root balls, filling holes with soil, watering, and spreading
mulch around newly planted trees. These trees
will replace trees lost to emerald ash borer infestation. They will
cool and clean the air, provide shade, and beautify the community.
This
event is part of the Cooling Minnesota Communities program – an
initiative working to mitigate extreme heat, deepen climate resiliency,
and increase access to urban tree canopies.
- No previous knowledge or experience is necessary!
- We'll provide the tools and training.
- Dress for the weather and get ready to get a little messy.
- The trees are roughly 20-30lb and 5-7ft tall.
- There will be light snacks and extra water available during the event - Bring your own reusable water bottle if you have one!
REGISTER HERE: https://www.givepulse.com/event/register/537322
DAY OF: When you arrive at the site, go directly to the registration table and check-in. Restoration volunteers need to arrive a few minutes early to park, and check in to our registration table. You
will be asked to fill out a nametag and a liability/photo release form
(if you have not done so already) and will be given work gloves and
assigned to a work unit.
If you are a minor registering
yourself, you will need to provide an email address in the "Linked
Survey" box so we can send the Youth Liability Waiver to your parent or
guardian. If you are an adult bringing a minor, you can add them as an
attendee and simply check the "Youth Waiver" box upon registering. If
you are an adult registering yourself and another adult, you will need
to enter their unique email address to the Attendee registration, so
they can confirm their registration and sign a waiver.
SAFETY:
Ensuring
the safety of our volunteers is our highest priority. It is important
that event participants wear close-toed shoes and long sleeves to
protect against ticks and scratchy brush. We recommend dressing for the
weather, layers are key. Water will be available on-site for refills,
but to reduce waste we hope you will bring your own reusable container.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY:
All
volunteers participating in Great River Greening events release Great
River Greening and its employees, officers, directors, or agents from
any and all liability from claims of any nature whatsoever arising from
participation the extent such liability is directly attributable to the
negligence of GRG, or its respective employees, officers, directors or
agents.
Note: By registering online, you will complete the release of liability and photo release waivers.
QUESTIONS:
Contact Great River Greening's Community Forestry and Stewardship Coordinator at omontes@greatrivergreening.org or call 651.272.3993
This event is possible thanks to our partners and funders:
Minnesota
Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) as recommended by
the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR)
