Guided Tree Planting Program

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The 2021 Root for Trees season is now complete. We worked with nearly 1500 volunteers this season, and planted just over 19,000 trees, shrubs, and wildflowers.

Thank you, Edmontonians, for helping to expand our urban forest! Please check back in the new year to learn more about the planting events planned for 2022, and when bookings will open again!

Facilitated by a Program Leader, guided plantings are fun, inclusive and hands-on educational opportunities in nature. This group volunteer opportunity is perfect for team building. All public health directions must be followed while volunteering.

Root for Trees provides:

A Program Leader who guides a planting demonstration, safety talk, and shares interesting facts about Edmonton's urban forest
Native trees and shrubs
Shovels and gloves

Volunteer Information

Date

Guided shifts are scheduled Tuesday to Saturday in the summer and fall months.
*Note: shifts are subject to availability.

Time

Guided shifts are scheduled in 2.5 hours increments: morning (9:30am-12pm), afternoon (1-3:30pm), and evening (6pm - 8:30pm).

*Note: shifts are subject to availability.

Location

Each scheduled shift will have a preassigned location. We encourage volunteers to familiarize themselves with the locations prior to booking a shift.

Guided Planting Site Map

Expected Attendance

Help us plan for your volunteer shift. An expected attendance number is required within 48 hours of requesting a volunteer shift.

A minimum group size of 10 people is required to participate. Sign ups are limited to a maximum of 30 people per group at this time.

Supplied by the volunteer:

Masks are optional to wear; current protocols will be shared onsite
Sturdy, closed-toe footwear such as runners

Supplied by Root for Trees:

Clean gloves
Hand sanitizer

The Day of Your Volunteer Guided Shift

Arrive on, or slightly before, the start time of your scheduled shift to get the most out of your volunteer experience.

All the planting supplies will be ready on site. Please wear comfortable clothing. Masks are optional to wear.

All volunteers entering the planting area must wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. If proper footwear is not worn, volunteers will be unable to participate.

How to Register for a Guided Shift

All volunteers are encouraged to book shifts online through VolunteerMark. Please note that Root for Trees has assigned the planting locations for all guided volunteer shifts.

Familiarize yourself with guided planting locations. Remember the one that is most convenient for you.
Visit VolunteerMark to view available shifts. Each shift will have an assigned date, time, and location. Sign up for the one that works for your group. A reminder that a minimum group size of 10 is required.
You will receive an email from VolunteerMark that your shift is held, pending approval. Please respond to this email with your expected attendance number within 48 hours to confirm your shift.
Root for Trees will send you a confirmation email once your expected attendance number has been received.

Interested in a Group Planting Event?

Planting events run between June - October

For More Information

311 Contact Centre

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

Telephone	311
TTY	780-944-5555