Self-Guided Tree Planting

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Thank you for the overwhelming interest in the self-guided planting shifts. All shifts for 2022 are now booked.

The City has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. This policy applies to all employees, including new hires and volunteers. For more information, please visit edmonton.ca/covid19.

Pine tree seedling Are you looking for a flexible, small group volunteer opportunity? Root for Trees self-guided volunteer shifts are designed for groups of two - nine people. Plant when it is convenient for you!

Root for Trees provides:

Up to 100 native seedlings
Up to nine shovels and nine pairs of gloves
A container to transport materials
A safety and planting tips pamphlet outlining safety practices and planting techniques and standards
Other safety-related materials

Materials must be picked up from our office and returned within one week of your scheduled planting shift. A Root for Trees staff member will be in contact with you.

Volunteer Information

Mandatory Training

The volunteer leader (main contact at time of registration) must complete the training modules and competency checks before picking up the planting kit. Training must be completed no later than one week before the scheduled shift.

Date

Placeholders are scheduled on Mondays for self-guided shifts. Following the selected Monday, a planting kit pick-up time will be arranged. You will have one week to complete the planting and return the kit to our office.

Shift Cancelation Policy: The City of Edmonton retains the right to modify or cancel the shift in the case of inclement weather and/or public safety. Registrants will be notified of any changes to the event status.

Time

Whenever your schedule allows, provided that it falls between 8am and 8pm.

Location

You choose the location that is most convenient for you. A selected location is required within 48 hours of requesting a volunteer shift.

Self-Guided Planting Site Map

Expected Attendance

Help us plan for your volunteer shift. An expected attendance number is required during sign up for your volunteer shift.

The group size required to participate is 2-9.

Supplied by the volunteer:

Sturdy, closed-toe footwear such as runners

Supplied by Root for Trees:

Clean gloves

For More Information

311 Contact Centre

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If you are calling from outside of Edmonton: 780-442-5311

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