Tree Planting at Melvin Hazen with Casey Trees

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Join us and our partners at Casey Trees as we plant 100 trees along Melvin Hazen Trail West. These trees will provide added shade and canopy to the walking trail.
This planting is made possible with funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund.

Requirements:
All participants MUST register for the event here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-melvin-hazen-west-community-tree-planting-registration-18230265214?access=RockCreekParkConservancy)

Please check the "Rock Creek Conservancy Volunteers" box. Volunteers must also sign a completed Volunteer Waiver Form before participating - http://caseytrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Volunteer-Waiver-Form-Updated-09-17-12.pdf

Please bring a completed waiver to the event to expedite the registration process. Waivers will be available onsite in the event you forget.

Time:
The planting will begin at 9 am. Please arrive between 8:30 and 9 to check-in, get your materials, and grad a bite to eat.

Youth under 18 years of age must have their parent or legal guardian sign a Parental Consent Form and be supervised by an adult at all times - http://caseytrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Parental-Consent-Form-09-17-12.pdf

Advance registration is required; space is limited and 10 spots have been reserved for Rock Creek Conservancy volunteers. If your plans change prior to the event, please update your registration status so we can secure the necessary number of volunteers.

Be present for and actively listening to the tool safety demonstration at the start of the event. Registration opens a half hour before the indicated start time.

Dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather. Closed-toe shoes are required.

Meals:
Volunteers are welcomed in the morning with light breakfast fare and treated to a celebratory lunch at the conclusion. Please indicate dietary restrictions during the online registration process. Drinking water will be available.

Please remember to register here: http://www.rockcreekconservancy.org/what-we-do/upcoming-events/tree-planting-at-melvin-hazen-with-casey-trees