Root for Trees offers public drop-in planting volunteer opportunities with no registration required.
Are you looking for a flexible volunteer opportunity? Root for Trees now offers public drop-in plantings with no registration required.
Check our schedule to see when and where you can join us as an individual, with a friend, or in a small group. Drop-in, plant and help to grow Edmonton’s urban forest.
Drop-in Schedule
Drop-in plantings are scheduled in 3-hour increments and are available weekly from May-mid-October.
Our 2025 season will begin in May!
Upon arrival, check in with Root for Trees staff on site. This involves signing our volunteer sign-in form. Staff will provide a site orientation including a safety talk and planting demonstration. Volunteers will then be provided with gloves, a shovel and plant material. Volunteers can drop in and leave anytime during the scheduled time slots. Come and plant for 30 minutes or a few hours.
This differs from our registered programs, as groups pre-book their planting online and are planting for a scheduled timeframe with their specific group.
Plant materials and equipment are available on a first-come-first-served basis. If all plant material is planted before the end of the scheduled drop-in program, staff will facilitate additional activities such as:
- Weed pulling
- Educational activities
Recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
All safety protocols communicated must be followed while volunteering.
Supplied by the volunteer:
- Sturdy, closed-toe footwear such as runners (if proper footwear is not worn, volunteers will be unable to participate)
- Hat, sunglasses and long pants are recommended
Supplied by Root for Trees:
- Clean gloves
Program Cancellation Policy
Root for Trees will plant rain or shine! However, in the event of severe weather, plantings may be shortened or cancelled for staff and public safety. Severe weather conditions that would necessitate cancellation include:
- Thunderstorms or lightning
- Temperature equal to or above 34°C (including the Humidex)
- Wind, including gusts, of over 45 km/h
- An air quality health index (AQHI) of 7 or above
The City of Edmonton retains the right to modify or cancel the planting in the case of inclement weather and public safety.
Contact Us
311 Contact Centre
Phone 311 | Outside of Edmonton: 780-442-5311 | TTY 711