ECO: Plant Trees for Arbor Day

The City of San Diego's Urban Forestry Program invites you to celebrate trees at their 2024 Arbor Day event by planting 100 new trees! Put your stamp on our community and beautify Memorial Community Park in Logan Heights.

Volunteers will be performing various duties that could include: assisting maintenance crews with planting trees, light digging to prep ground for the tree, spreading mulch after the tree is planted, and disposing of bins, plastics, or other debris. Holes for trees will be pre-dug so the ground is easier to dig.

Schedule: 

• 8:30 a.m. - Volunteer Check In

• 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. - Official Arbor Day Ceremony

• 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Tree Planting Activities

Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes

• Attire: Closed-toe shoes are required. Dress comfortably in clothing you don't mind getting dirty. This opportunity takes place outdoors with little or no shade so volunteers should wear sun protection such as sunscreen and a hat.

• Bring: Reusable water bottle

• Physical Requirements: Bending, shoveling dirt, and standing for the duration of the project. Unfortunately this opportunity is not able to make accommodations for individuals with physical limitations and the space where this project takes place is not wheelchair accessible.

• Waiver: All volunteers will be required to sign the City of San Diego's liability waiver when they arrive. The waiver can be filled out in advance here. 

• ​​​Membership: If you would not like access to the service projects on our calendar and would just like to attend the project, you can sign up as a free Community Emergency Support Member during registration.

About City of San Diego Parks and Recreation

The mission of the City of San Diego's Parks and Recreation department is to provide healthy, sustainable, and enriching environments for all.

About the City of San Diego Transportation Department

The City of San Diego's Transportation Department is responsible for the operation and maintenance of streets and sidewalks; performs traffic and transportation system engineering; manages the Utilities Undergrounding program; and plans and coordinates work in the right-of-way. These functions work together in an effort to plan, coordinate, and perform right-of-way maintenance and improvements to provide safe and efficient travel across the City.

This volunteer opportunity is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor. 

By registering for this opportunity, you are agreeing to stay connected with future Climate Action events through California Volunteers and the Climate Action Corps. If you do not consent, please email info@handsonsandiego.org to opt-out.