Del Rio Bike Path Tree Care

Join the Tree Foundation and the City of Sacramento’ s Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment Department to provide some TLC to trees along the Del Rio Bike Path! Mulch will not only save water, but provide nutrients and improve the soil so these trees will thrive for generations to come. We’ll also be staking and retying trees for that need it along the way.

We provide all the necessary tools and supplies to care for trees. Participants will receive a short, hands-on training on site. After learning the tools and techniques, participants will walk with the tree foundation north though the bike path..

Register now! The week before this event, we will send a logistics and directions email with detailed information about how to get to the site. You will receive this email ONLY if you are signed-up for this event.

Who should attend?

Anyone, but those who live or work nearby are especially encouraged to attend! This event is open to the general public, you do not need any prior experience to join us and on-site training will be provided.

Requirements

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.

Youth volunteers: Volunteers under 18 years of age must have their parent or legal guardian sign their consent form during registration. Volunteers under 16 years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. One adult chaperone is required for every 6 youth under 16 or for every 2 youth under 10.

Waiver: All volunteers must pre-register and sign a completed volunteer waiver form during registration and BEFORE participating in the event.

COVID safety: We encourage all attendees to be fully vaccinated, but we do not require proof of vaccination. Attendees must wear face masks at all times and adhere to six-foot social distancing as much as possible during the event. Anyone experiencing COVID symptoms should not attend the event – please provide advance notice of cancellation when possible.

Clothes and shoes: Closed toed shoes are required. Dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather, and plan to get a little dirty.

Arrival: Arrive on time. Check-in begins at 8:30 AM and participants must be present for the tool safety and planting demonstration at the start of the event.

Food and drink: Bring a refillable water bottle; water will be available on site if needed.

Skills: No specific skills or tools required. Each event starts with a tool safety and technique demonstration. Volunteers work alongside experienced planting leaders and staff.

Group registration

At all of our events, we prioritize including people who live or work in the community where the event takes place. Not all events can accommodate groups from outside the immediate project area. If you represent a group of 5+ people, please email [email protected] to discuss potential volunteer opportunities.

Getting there

Parking: Parking will be available in the dog park parking lot.

Bike parking: Bike racks are available near the parking lot as well.

Support for this event is provided by SMUD, CAL FIRE, and California Climate Investments.

If you have questions about this initiative or would like to get more deeply involved, please contact Otto Beck, North Sacramento NeighborWoods Organizer, at [email protected] or (916) 974-4328.

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Questions about volunteering?

Reach out to [email protected] with any questions about registering for this event or volunteering with SacTree.

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