Volunteer Tree Planting Opportunities: Spring 2016
Trees are an important part of a city’s infrastructure. They assist with stormwater management and improve air and water quality. They also offer a number of social benefits. Trees provide shade for people to sit outside on the sidewalk in front of their homes, add beauty and nature to cities, increase property values, and some tree species provide fresh fruit. The NJ Tree Foundation has seen trees unite neighbors as its community-based tree planting events are initiated by local residents who also care for the trees after they are planted.
“Any resident of Camden or Newark can apply to us to receive a free street tree,” Franzini explains, “Anyone that doesn’t mind getting dirty can help us by volunteering to plant trees. We plant rain or shine. It is always a lot of fun.”
During spring 2016, the NJ Tree Foundation will host FIVE community-based planting events in Newark. While many volunteers are still needed, some events are full and cannot accept additional volunteer groups. Please check www.njtreefoundation.org/volunteer for more information and RSVP in advance to Elena López, elopez@njtreefoundation.org or (609) 439-1755.
Community-Based Tree Planting Events:
- Saturday, April 16th, 9:00am-12:00pm: 13 trees in Forest Hill, Newark, NJ
- Saturday, April 23rd, 9:00am-12:00pm: 10 trees in the Ironbound, Newark, NJ
- Saturday, April 30th, 9:00am-12:00pm: 10 trees with Unified Vailsburg Services Organization, Newark, NJ
- Saturday, May 14th, 9:00am-12:00pm: 10 trees, Emerson Place, Newark, NJ
- Saturday, May 21st, 9:00am-12:00pm: 17 trees at Fairmont Ave Garden, Newark, NJ
Events are held rain or shine. Come dressed for the weather in clothes suitable for getting dirty and wear closed-toe shoes. The NJ Tree Foundation will provide all tools needed for planting. A meeting location and directions will be provided upon RSVP. To learn more about volunteering or to donate to the nonprofit’s efforts please visit their website www.njtreefoundation.org.
