Help us build up our Education Center by doing maintenance, outreach, and engagement at our parcel at Martial Cottle Park.

About this event

Take a tour of the developing Urban Arboretum, learn how to execute your own Lawn Conversion to a drought-tolerant landscape, view our Contemporary California Garden area filled with native and climate-adaptive perennials and shrubs, or recieve resources to plant trees in your own community. There are many ways to interact with the Urban Forestry Education Center! Come out and meet our Staff Arborists and Horticulturists. Help us keep our Center looking beautiful, and assist with maintenance, outreach, and education for the public.

COVID- 19 Protocols: You should not report to your volunteer shift if you are feeling ill or are showing any symptoms of COVID-19.

***All first time volunteers must submit a Volunteer Waiver & Release form and a Self Certification Vaccination Status form.

• Volunteers 18 and older must submit a Volunteer Waiver and Release Form and Vaccination Form.

• Volunteers under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian complete the Volunteer Waiver and Release Form and Vaccination Form.

• Volunteers under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to volunteer.

Forms can be submitted electronically to volunteer@ourcityforest.org, or brought with you to your volunteer shift.

What to Bring to Volunteer:

• Closed-toed shoes (No crocs, sandals, flats, etc.)

• Proper work clothing that can get dirty (long pants are recommended, but make sure your attire is weather appropriate)

• Appropriate sun or rain protection (Sunscreen, Hat, Rain jacket, etc.)

• Water! Please bring plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated throughout your volunteer shift)

• Recommended: Gardening-type gloves

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