ECO: Webster Community Tree Planting

Adding trees to the Southeastern San Diego urban forest is vital to help cool the community, support the wildlife, and take a step forward toward creating a climate safe neighborhood. This underserved community will also realize health benefits and enjoy the beauty of trees.

Volunteers will meet for a quick demonstration on how to successfully plant a tree. Planting teams will be created and volunteers will head off to the assigned home where the tree will be awaiting their arrival. Volunteers will be planting about 34 trees at a variety of residential locations in the Webster community. Upon completion of planting trees at the assigned home, volunteers will return for an ice cream celebration at Webster Elementary. Volunteers can view the flyer here.

Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes

• Attire: Wear long pants, closed-toed shoes, and gloves. This opportunity takes place outdoors with little or no shade so volunteers should wear sun protection such as sunscreen and a hat.

• Bring: Bring water to drink and a snack if needed.

• Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand, lift, bend, carry, and dig. Team members can share all the tasks, or just accept the task best suited for them. The trees are in 15 gallon containers. 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: Please complete the online waiver for this project here.

• Photos: Groundwork San Diego - Chollas Creek will be taking photos during the event that will be posted on social media, their website and sent out in their monthly newsletter. Volunteers may take photos too.

• Note: There will not be a restroom available at this project space.

About Groundwork San Diego - Chollas Creek

Groundwork San Diego - Chollas Creek works at the intersection of social, environmental, and climate justice.

They are grounded in strong university and community partnerships to deliver education, green infrastructure, and climate safe neighborhoods in the Chollas Creek Watershed.