Spend the day with Casey Trees as we care for young trees around Catholic University, sponsored by MedStar Health!
We will start the day with a training on young tree care, where we will learn all about proper mulching, watering, planting techniques, and more. We will then apply this learning in real time as we mulch and weed some of our newly planted trees around the University space.
Your help with caring for these vulnerable trees will give them a leg up in becoming a permanent part of our tree canopy.
Register now! Before the event, we will send a logistics and directions email with detailed information about how to get to the site.
Requirements
Register: Register in advance. Space is limited. If your plans change prior to the event, please update your registration status so we are sure to have the necessary number of volunteers.
Waiver: All volunteers must pre-register and sign a completed volunteer waiver BEFORE participating in the tree care and training event.
Arrival: Please arrive on time. Check-in opens at 9:30am and all volunteers must be present for the tool safety demonstration at 10am.
Youth Volunteers: Youth volunteers may participate with an adult supervisor.
Clothes: Dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather. We recommend long pants and other protections for sun, bugs, and poison ivy.
Shoes: Close-toed shoes are required, boots are preferred over sneakers.
Skills: No specific skills or tools required. Each event starts with a tool safety demonstration. Volunteers work alongside our staff.
Water: Bring a full water bottle! Water will be available on site if needed.
Animals: No animals are allowed at the event except for service animals.
What to expect:
9:30am – Check in opens
9:30am – 10:00am – Breakfast is served
10:00am – Opening remarks, tool safety demo, and tree care training
10:30am – Work begins! Volunteers start caring for trees
Getting There
Parking: More details to follow.
Bike Parking: Bikes can be locked to nearby signs.
Public Transportation: More details to follow.
Support Casey Trees
Become a Casey Trees Member today and receive some incredible perks and benefits – all while doing your part to help build a greener place to live for us all. Casey Trees relies on the support of friends, neighbors and volunteers like you to make our work possible. Thank you for your help!
Questions?
Reach out to friends@caseytrees.org with any questions
