Volunteer Event
Plant trees with students at Arleta Elementary.
8:45 am
–
11:45 am
Urban Forestry is working with Arleta Elementary to plant trees on their school grounds. For this tree planting, we are looking for adult volunteers* to help students plant trees!
Work will include:
- Setting out tools
- Watching a demonstration on how to properly plant a tree
- Leading elementary students in the tree planting process.
- Helping students dig their hole, lift their tree, and talking them through the steps for tree planting.
- Staking trees
- Cleaning up tools
Details:
- Each volunteer will be planting 2 trees with 2 different groups of students.
- We will work rain or shine, so be sure to dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes.
- Snacks and water will be provided to volunteers. Please bring a reusable water bottle.
- Urban Forestry will have gloves and all the tools needed.
* Note: This event is only for adults. Volunteers working this event need to have a background check on file with Portland Parks & Recreation. If you aren't sure if you have a background check on file or need to fill out the form, please contact Elena at elena.amaya@portlandoregon.gov.