Opportunity Details
Tree Planting at Highland Springs High School with Capital Trees
Highland Springs High School Tree Planting
Saturday November 14th
9-11:30am
Join Capital Trees with Henrico County Public Schools and the Division of Sustainability for a…
Volunteer Community Tree Planting!
Highland Springs High School
200 S Airport Dr, Highland Springs, VA 23075
Capital Trees is a local nonprofit working to transform Richmond’s public landscapes into thriving, sustainable greenspaces that restore nature and strengthen community. With the help of volunteers, partners, and neighbors, we nurture vital habitats that clean air and water, welcome wildlife, and create space for health and connection. So we invite you to step off the pavement, get your hands in the dirt, and be part of planting a greener, healthier city!
Trees improve our environment, our health, and our communities. Trees clean our air and water, reduce extreme temperatures, and create more connected communities. They filter stormwater, provide habitats for pollinators and other wildlife, and improve our physical and mental health. They also mitigate the effects of heat islands and heat-related illnesses; in fact, heat-island effects can increase temperatures by 10-20 degrees in an urban area! Enhancing Richmond’s tree canopy coverage is a step toward a healthier, happier, and more equitable community.
Volunteer Duties
Volunteers will help plant 24 trees at Highland Springs High School, increasing Richmond’s tree canopy and enhancing biodiversity in the park. Volunteers will assist with removing burlap casings, placing trees, and filling in mulch rings with the help of Capital Trees and Henrico County leaders. No experience necessary; this is a great chance to learn best practices for your own home!
Requirements
No gardening experience necessary, but ideally volunteers should be ready to:
- Bend, squat, kneel, and /or stand for extended periods
- Lift up to 20lbs
- Use hand tools such as: trowel, shovel, etc
- Be comfortable working outside
- Please bring a refillable water bottle
- Closed-toed, sturdy shoes
- All other materials, including gloves, will be provided.
- Per Henrico County School requirements, all volunteers must be willing to submit a background check following registration.
Other Information:
- Ample parking available in the school parking lot.
- You will receive a confirmation email from Capital Trees with details on meeting location and additional instructions.
- All volunteers must complete the liability waiver and release found in the Capital Trees confirmation email.
- If you would like to register multiple volunteers (including minors) please use the option to “Sign up with a team”
For any additional questions reach out to: jesse@capitaltrees.org
Environment
Age Minimum (with Adult): 10+, Minimum Age:18+
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