At Friends of Trees, our core work is planting trees with community volunteers to create healthier neighborhoods, parks, and natural areas. Volunteers plant thousands of trees and native plants each year, and we strive to make these opportunities as accessible as possible. We also recognize there are limitations and barriers to participating in this work.
- Language: Friends of Trees events are mostly in English. If live interpretation in another language would support your participation, please let us know. We cannot promise we’ll be able to hire an interpreter, but we will try our best!
- Physicality: Tree-planting and tree-care involve physical tasks like digging, lifting, and bending. Most planting sites have uneven terrain. We encourage stretching, taking breaks, and working at your own pace. Some of our sites are wheelchair accessible.
- Transportation: Many Friends of Trees events happen in locations that are less accessible by public transportation or bike. If transportation to an event is a barrier to your participation, please let us know. We may be able to recommend a closer site or site with easier access to public transit.
- Timing: Most events are on Saturday mornings. Please keep an eye on the Event Calendar for the occasional weekday event, as well as the Volunteer Roles page for options on other days/times.
We welcome volunteers who need additional support, including those with caregivers. Let us know your interests and needs, and we’ll do our best to find a desirable event or volunteer option.
We encourage you to reach out to the Volunteer & Outreach Program if you would like to explore any of these options for participation. If there is any accommodation that would make your participation more successful, please let us know. We may not be able to accommodate your request, but we will try our best.