Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry

Urban Forestry is working with Creston Elementary to plant 14 trees on their school grounds.
For this project, we are looking for adult volunteers who will work with 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students to plant 11 of those trees!

Work will include:
-Leading elementary students in the tree planting process.
-Setting out tools
-Watching a demonstration on how to properly plant a tree
-Helping students dig their hole and talking them through the steps for tree planting.
-Staking trees
-Cleaning up tools

Details:
-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.
-Everyone must wear a mask and be vaccinated to work with the students.
-Urban Forestry will have gloves and all the tools needed.

*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 Molly at molly.wilson@portlandoregon.gov.
If you are a Neighborhood Tree Steward or you have planted with us at schools in the past, you likely already have a background check on file.