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'llhead 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!

Attire: Closed-toesturdy shoes, hat, and comfortable clothes that can get dirty. This opportunity takes place outdoors with little or no shade so volunteers should wear sun protection such as sunscreen and a hat.

Bring: 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 which tasks best fit their physical abilities. Unfortunately, this opportunity is not able to make accommodations for individuals with physical limitations and the space where this project takes place is not wheelchair accessible.

Weather: If there is threat of heavy rain or lightning, an event cancelation will be sent out to participants.

Photos: Photos will be taken at the event. Let those taking the photos know you do not want to be included in the photo.

Note: There will not be a restroom available at this project space.

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

Requirements

Age Minimum (with Adult): 10+ , Minimum Age:18+

Saturday, December 13, 2025 From9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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.