Nursery Tree Care Workday (Medium to High Intensity)

Help us care for the trees in our nursery. Participants will work together with OCF AmeriCorps members to move our street-ready trees to the sale rows and make room for the new delivery of saplings in Spring. Volunteers may also help to scrub and sanitize re-usable tree containers to prepare for our "Bare Root" tree order of 1600 trees, prune existing tree stock, transplant small trees to larger containers, and generally care for the well-being of our trees. Able-bodied volunteers will help move mulch throughout the nursery to prevent new weeds from growing. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to work with others while enjoying the outside! This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on nursery and landscape experience while supporting a good cause.

This event is for all ages, for other possible events check out our Eventbrite page!

COVID- 19 Protocols: You should not report to your volunteer shift if you are feeling ill or are showing any symptoms of COVID-19. CDC-approved face coverings and social distancing are no longer required while volunteering with Our City Forest.

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

Volunteers under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to volunteer.

Service work forms can be submitted electronically to [email protected], or brought with you to your volunteer shift.

*** If you have already submitted your forms, there is no need to send another copy. Thank you!

What to Bring to Volunteer:

• Closed-toed shoes (No crocs, sandals, flats, etc.)
• 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 for safety reasons.

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