WELCOME!
Thank you for joining us as a Friends of Trees Planting Crew Leader!
Our planting programs plant upwards of 50,000 trees and native shrubs every year, and we couldn’t do it without the help of dedicated volunteers like you. Thank you for volunteering your time and for joining the Friends of Trees Crew Leader community. Friends of Trees has two planting programs in Salem: Green Space and Neighborhood Trees. Green Space plants primarily small stock native trees and shrubs in natural spaces and riparian corridors, and Neighborhood Trees plants larger stock trees at people’s homes and in public parks. As a Salem Crew Leader, you will have the opportunity to co-lead crews for both programs. While this virtual training primarily covers the Green Space Program, we will make sure to give you the rundown on Neighborhood Trees at our in-person event on November 11th!
We will always strive to be a welcoming and safe place for everyone, regardless of age, ability, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, economic status, or any other identity that makes us unique. We really appreciate that you are taking the time to complete this training at home, and we look forward to meeting you on November 11th at our training event!
- TRAINING INFORMATION
Welcome to the Friends of Trees Salem Crew Leader Training Portal!
This training is presented by FOT staff members Harrison Layer, Meng Vue, Ian Bonham & Michelle Yasutake. It is comprised of 4 virtual modules, a virtual review, and an in-person planting event. This page contains the following:
- Three Instructional Modules
- A Training Review
- Resources & Support Section
After you complete the virtual training and review questions, you will join Friends of Trees for an in-person planting event, where you will have the opportunity to plant and ask questions alongside experienced Crew Leaders.
- NOTE: You must complete the training and review prior to our in-person training event on November 11th.
- TRAINING SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, OCT 27
VIRTUAL TRAINING OPENS. The virtual portion of this training is designed so that you can take it at your own pace. We expect it will take most people about 1 hour.
FRIDAY, NOV 10
VIRTUAL TRAINING CLOSES. Reviews must be submitted by 11:59 pm on the training deadline!
SATURDAY, NOV 11 [9 am - 3pm]
CREW LEADER TRAINING PLANTING EVENT. Following the completion of the virtual training, you will join Friends of Trees staff at Eagles View Park to participate in your first planting event as an Assistant Crew Leader. You will have the opportunity to plant alongside experienced leaders and ask questions along the way! Event details can be found in the Resources & Support section below.
*Please note that you must complete the virtual training prior to attending the In-Person Training.
- 1. FRIENDS OF TREES & ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
In this module, we will go over everything you need to know about Friends of Trees, and introduce you to the principles of Environmental Justice. It is broken down into four sections:
- About Friends of Trees [04:53]
- The Urban Forest [06:30]
- The Green Space Program [08:50]
- Environmental Justice [10:05]
Click on the video to begin the training. When you finish viewing this video, please proceed to the next section.
Make sure to turn up the volume to hear the speakers and click the “Full Screen” button in the bottom right to enlarge the video window. For subtitles, press the “Closed Captioning” button in the bottom right of the video window.
- 2. WHY HABITAT ENHANCEMENT?
This module will provide a foundation for understanding the importance of habitat enhancement and the benefits it provides. The last segment focuses on the legwork that goes into preparing a site for the planting day and touches up on the different plant stock types:
- The Benefits of Habitat Enhancement [00:33]
- Soil & Plant Growth [02:39]
- The Benefits of Plants [03:56]
- Timeline of Site Enhancement [05:23]
- Plant Stocks [06:30]
Click on the video to begin the training. When you finish viewing this video, please proceed to the next section.
Make sure to turn up the volume to hear the speakers and click the “Full Screen” button in the bottom right to enlarge the video window. For subtitles, press the “Closed Captioning” button in the bottom right of the video window.
- 3. A Day in the Life of a Crew Leader
This module will cover everything you need to know about the Green Space Crew Leader role. It is broken down into three sections:
- What Is a Crew Leader? [00:32]
- A Day in the Life [05:32]
- Working with Volunteers [10:19]
Click on the video to begin this module. When you finish viewing this video, please proceed to the training review below.
Make sure to turn up the volume to hear the speakers and click the “Full Screen” button in the bottom right to enlarge the video window. For subtitles, press the “Closed Captioning” button in the bottom right of the video window.
To review the resources discussed in this module, please check out the Resources & Support section at the bottom of this page.
- 4. Tools, Site Selection, & Tree Planting Techniques
In addition to planting small stock plants in riparian areas to enhance habitat and water quality, you will also be planting large stock trees in parks and at peoples’ homes. This module tells you everything you’ll need to know about planting large stock trees! We’ll chat more about planting and tools at our In-Person training on 11/11!
- Tools [00:24]
- Site Selection [03:55]
- Planting Techniques [07:22]
Click on the video to begin the training. When you finish viewing this video, please proceed to the next section.
Make sure to turn up the volume to hear the speakers and click the “Full Screen” button in the bottom right to enlarge the video window. For subtitles, press the “Closed Captioning” button in the bottom right of the video window.
- 4. TRAINING REVIEW
- RESOURCES & SUPPORT
- DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES
This handbook contains all of the information covered in this training, and more!
The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Toolkit is a great educational resource to review prior to your first planting! It includes readings and provides a lot of tools that you can implement while you are working with others!
This checklist provides some helpful tips for creating an inclusive space, working with youth, and being an effective leader. It will be available for you every planting day to review!
These cards will be available for you to utilize as an educational resource on planting day! We recommend that you check them out so that you can familiarize yourself with the plants we will be working with prior to your first planting!
Acknowledgment is the beginning. Acknowledgment—and the research required to do it with integrity—should be an invitation to deeper analysis, relationship, and action.
- CL TRAINING PLANTING EVENT
JOIN US FOR A MORNING OF TRAINING + PLANTING FUN!
WHEN: Saturday, November 11th [9 am – 3 pm]
WHERE: Eagles View Park
451 Eagles Wing St NW
Salem, OR 97304 (map)
TRAINING DAY AGENDA:
8:45 am: Check In – Coffee, bagels, and light snacks will be available
9:00 am: Introduction
Planting Demo alongside FOT staff
Planting day scenarios
“Practicing Inclusive Leadership” Conversation
Q & A
11:30 – 12:00 pm: Lunch: provided by FOT
12:00 – 3:00 pm: Neighborhood style planting
Please remember to dress for the weather! This means closed-toe shoes (and waterproof if possible), layers, and don’t forget your rain gear! Restrooms will be available throughout the training day.
Feel free to reach out to our Volunteer & Outreach team if you have any questions!
THANK YOU FOR COMPLETING THIS TRAINING!
We look forward to seeing you at our in-person training event on November 11th! In the meantime, if you have any questions, feel free to contact [email protected]!