- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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31 people are interested
Love Louisville Trees - Russell Neighborhood Planting
ORGANIZATION: Louisville Grows
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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31 people are interested
Please join us for our 9th Neighborhood Planting Event as we plant 160 trees in the Russell Neighborhood! We are in need of 150 volunteers - come out for a day of great community building and tree beautification!
Schedule:
10:00am-10:15am: Breakfast and Registration
Volunteers arrive for check-in. Enjoy Heine Brothers Coffee, juice and bagels.
10:15am-10:30am: Welcome and Orientation
Following a brief orientation we'll split volunteers into 'zones.' Each zone is led by two trained Citizen Foresters who will provide directions to the first address in your zone where you will plant a tree.
10:30-1:00pm: Planting Trees
The Citizen Foresters will lead a planting demonstration and then assist volunteers wi th planting trees in their zone until all trees are planted.
1:00-Lunch and Check-in
Lunch is provided at the staging site. We plan on maintaining our tradition of soup (one big pot of veggie, one chicken), fruit, and bread. Meet new people and share about your experience!
2:00-3:00 Wrap Up and Help Out
After eating, volunteers return to their zone or another zone to assist with tree planting (if needed).
We recommend that you dress in layers. Waterproof outerwear is ideal. Of course, you'll be digging in dirt and handling mulch, so please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. We'll provide adult-sized gloves, and we recommend wearing sturdy shoes. Also, bring a water bottle.
All our volunteers can expect certain things from their experience with Louisville Grows (LG). In return, Louisville Grows has certain expectations for every volunteer.
Our volunteers have the right to:
Be provided with an introduction to Louisville Grows
Be treated as an individual whose time and talent is valuable to the organization
Receive training for their tasks and an explanation of how this work relates to the larger mission of Louisville Grows
Be provided with a safe working environment
Our volunteers have the responsibility to:
Be sincere in their offer of service to Louisville Grows
Carry out their work reliably and to the best of their ability
Accept the guidance and decisions of LG staff and/or Citizen Foresters
Ask for help when needed
More opportunities with Louisville Grows
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Louisville Grows
Location:
1641 Portland Ave, Louisville, KY 40203, US
Mission Statement
Louisville Grows is an environmental, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to Grow Greener, Healthier Neighborhoods. Our vision is to foster green, just and sustainable neighborhoods in Louisville.
Description
We seek to be a leading nonprofit in advocating for health equity through the environmental platforms of urban forestry and urban agriculture. Louisville Grows’ neighborhood-based urban forestry program focuses on rebuilding the urban tree canopy with a goal of planting 1000 trees each year.
Our Urban Agriculture program is designed to build capacity in community gardens by providing technical assistance, education and infrastructure. Healthy House programs, workshops and classes center on healthy living, healthy eating, environmental education or environmental equity. We are dedicated to restoring the urban tree canopy and providing environmental education opportunities that will lead to ending health disparities in our community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Chef Space1812 West Muhammad Ali BlvdLouisville, KY 40203
DATE POSTED
March 1, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 5 Hours