Join Casey Trees for an exciting day of tree planting at Carnegie Science!
You provide the volunteers, we provide all the necessary tools and supplies to plant the trees. Participants will receive hands-on training. After learning the tools and techniques, participants will be split up into groups supervised by a trained volunteer Team Leader and begin planting trees throughout the space.
We’ll send a logistics email with detailed information before the event.
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: Everyone must pre-register and sign a completed participation waiver form BEFORE attending.
Arrival: Please arrive on time. Check-in is open from 8:00am to 8:30am. All volunteers must be present for the tool safety demonstration at 8:30am.
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 and bugs.
Shoes: Close-toed shoes required, boots are preferred over sneakers .
Skills: No specific skills or tools required. Each event starts with a tool safety and planting demonstration. Volunteers work alongside experienced Team Leaders and staff.
Water: Bring a full water bottle! Additional water will be available if needed.
Restrooms: Details to follow.
What to expect on site:
8:00am – Check in opens & light breakfast served
8:30am – Mandatory tool safety demo
9:00am – Planting begins, at which time volunteers will be split into planting teams, each lead by a Team Leader. Each team will plant 2-3 trees.
Getting There
Parking: Street parking is available. Carpooling is encouraged to reduce the number of vehicles.
Public Transportation: The nearest bus stops are served by the C81, C83, C85, and C87 lines.
Get Paid to Volunteer!
Your employer may offer paid volunteer time off for you or even make a donation to Casey Trees when you volunteer. Search here to see if your employer participates and learn how to submit your volunteer hours.
Support Casey Trees
Donate to Casey Trees to restore, enhance, and protect DC’s tree canopy! Casey Trees relies on the support of friends, neighbors, and volunteers like you to make our work possible.
Questions?
Contact friends@caseytrees.org with any questions.