- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
Plant Trees in McLean Central Park
ORGANIZATION: McLean Trees Foundation
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
5 people are interested
McLean Trees Foundation is planting 9 trees in McLean Central Park. It is helpful if you have experience. Otherwise, work with us and we will teach you.
- Parking: Park in the Dolley Madison Library parking lot at 1244 Oak Ridge Ave, McLean, VA 22101.
- Meet: Meet us at the gazebo in the park.
- Dress: Wear work clothing and sturdy shoes appropriate for the weather. We have gloves, but bring your own if you have them.
- Tools: Please bring tools if you have them: weeding tools, kneeler or knee pads, shovel. Write your name on them. We will supply you if you cannot bring tools.
- Drinks and Snacks: We will have water, other drinks and snacks. Refillable water bottles protect the environment.
- Age: 15 and older. We will send you a release form if you are under the age of 18. Please bring it with the signature of your parent or guardian.
More opportunities with McLean Trees Foundation
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About McLean Trees Foundation
Location:
PO BOX 113, MCLEAN, VA 22101, US
Mission Statement
Preserve, plant, and maintain trees in McLean; - Educate the public on the value and benefits of trees; - Assist the public in taking an active role in caring for their trees in McLean; - Provide McLean with more tree-lined, pedestrian-friendly streets; - Assist Fairfax County in achieving its goal of 45% tree canopy by 2037; - Encourage the maintenance, protection and preservation of trees; and - Support stormwater management practices that reduce erosion, sedimentation, and pollution.
Description
Since its founding in 1970 as a semi-autonomous working committee of the McLean Citizens Association, the McLean Trees Foundation (MTF) has helped to maintain, restore, and enhance McLean’s urban forest on public and private property.
MTF has planted thousands of trees and shrubs in parks, school grounds, government sites, commercial corridors, residential areas, traffic islands, and along sidewalk rights-of-way. MTF works closely with community and environmental groups on tree planting and preservation.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
McLean Central Park1468 Dolley Madison BlvdMcLean, VA 22102
DATE POSTED
April 22, 2018
SKILLS
- Landscaping
- Gardening
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- 3 - 4 hours or until we finish