ECO: Community Tree Planting - Chollas Creek Watershed

ECO:
Community Tree Planting - Chollas Creek Watershed

Planting trees in this underserved community will help offset climate change impacts of heat and flooding.

Participants get a moment for coffee and to meet neighbors ready to take action on climate impacts. After registration, volunteers will break up into planting teams, see a tree planting demonstration, and then head out to assigned homes for tree planting. Planting teams will dig the hole, plant the tree, spread the mulch, and water the tree. Then, they ll head to the next location.

Volunteers will leave their planting tools at their assigned home and return to the meeting area, where they ll grab an ice cream to celebrate their tree planting success!

• Join planting teams, participate in tree planting demonstrations, and plant trees at assigned homes within the Chollas Creek Watershed.
• Dig holes, plant trees, spread mulch, and water trees; move to the next planting location as part of the team.
• Return to the meeting area after planting to collect tools and celebrate with ice cream.

• Attire: Closed-toe sturdy shoes, hat, and comfortable clothes that can get dirty. Outdoors with little or no shade; wear sun protection such as sunscreen and a hat.
• Bring: Water, a snack if needed, and your favorite garden gloves, if available.
• Physical Requirements: Standing, bending, kneeling, lifting, digging, and walking on uneven surfaces. Volunteers can select tasks that fit their abilities. This opportunity is not able to accommodate all physical limitations, and the project space is not wheelchair accessible.
• Waiver: All volunteers must complete an online waiver.
• Weather: If there is a threat of heavy rain or lightning, an event cancellation will be sent to participants.
• Photos: Photos will be taken at the event. Please inform photographers if you do not wish to be included in photos.
• Note: There will not be a restroom available at this project space.
• Age: Age Minimum (with Adult): 10+;
  Minimum Age: 18+

The mission of Groundwork San Diego-Chollas Creek is to work at the intersection of social, environmental, and climate justice, grounded in strong university and community partnerships, to deliver climate education, green infrastructure, and climate safe neighborhoods for the Chollas Creek Watershed communities.

• Issue Area(s): Environment, Civic & Community
• Population Served: Low-income communities
• Activity Type: Gardening/Planting, Family Friendly

Full opportunity address and directions will be sent to you by e-mail after you sign up. All volunteers must be registered in advance to attend.

Your donation means more volunteers making an impact on San Diego nonprofits, schools, and parks.