Cropley Ave Community Planting
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Cropley Ave Community Planting

  • ALL AGES

Help plant trees in San Jose and surrounding areas; learn to properly plant a tree.

By Our City Forest

Date and time

Saturday, June 14 · 9am - 12pm PDT.

Location

Cropley Avenue & Vía Cinco De Mayo

Cropley Ave Via Cinco de Mayo San Jose, CA 95132 United States

Agenda

Planting Demo
Tree Planting
Break
Tree Planting
Clean Up

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Planting Demonstration

Marisa

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours
  • ALL AGES
  • Free venue parking

Please arrive on time for our tree planting demonstration at the beginning of the event to learn how to plant a tree properly. Street parking will be limited, we highly encourage carpooling if possible. We continue to provide support and guidance during the event. If you'd like to get an idea (or refresher) of the planting process ahead of time, please feel free to check out this 8-minute video: Tree Planting Guide (youtube.com).

This event will also feature a portion of mulching a section of back up that has become over grown.

Meeting location: TBA

COVID-19 Protocols: You should not report to your volunteer shift if you are feeling ill or are showing any symptoms of COVID-19.

Disclaimer: At this volunteer event, you may be working with individuals who may be unvaccinated. Please use your discretion in taking the proper precautions.

What to Bring to Volunteer:

  • Closed-toed shoes (No crocs, sandals, flats, etc. White shoes NOT recommended)
  • Proper work clothing that can get dirty (long pants are recommended, but make sure your attire is weather-appropriate)
  • Appropriate sun or rain protection (Sunscreen, Hat, Rain jacket, etc.)
  • Water! Please bring plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated throughout your volunteer shift.
  • Recommended: Gardening-type gloves

If you arrive at your shift without the above items, you may be turned away from volunteering due to safety reasons.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to bring anything?

While we will provide you with everything, we recommend you to bring your own: Sunscreen, hat, water bottle, gardening gloves, closed-toe shoes, and clothing that you do not mind getting some dirt on!

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FreeJun 14 · 9:00 AM PDT
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