Volunteers needed May 13 - 17 Livingston Loves Trees Spring Planting!
We invite you to Livingston Loves Trees (LLT) planting week May 13th-17th, to join our mission to enhance the beauty, equity, and resilience of our community forest.
What to expect as a volunteer:
You'll be part of the ‘Tree Team’ - volunteers and landscaping professionals passionate about making a positive impact on our community.
Tasks include planting trees, mulching, watering, securing, tagging, documenting, taking photos and engaging with community members that have committed to caring for the new trees.
No prior experience is required, as guidance and instructions will be provided on-site.
Volunteers are encouraged to join for a morning, afternoon, or the day.
You will help reach our goal of 20 trees a day over 5 days.
Benefits for Volunteers:
A sense of accomplishment in contributing to the resilience and equity of our urban forest in Livingston.
Opportunity to learn about how to plant a tree and the benefits of city trees.
Build relationships with other community members who also care about and love trees.
Lunch will be provided for volunteers joining us for the day!
To volunteer for planting week, please email me your availability and questions to Sarah Stands, sarah@pcecmt.org
Why We Plant Trees:
Livingston cherishes its trees! In our boulevards and public spaces, trees provide beauty, summer shade, wildlife habitat, and refuge from the heat and notorious winds. Despite this defining characteristic, many residents lack access to the well-documented human health, environmental, and economic benefits of trees.
The task of maintaining a healthy community forest has become more challenging, particularly with the threat posed to half of Livingston's trees—Ash trees—by the emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle responsible for the loss of millions of ash trees nationwide. As a community that values trees, this program provides opportunities for everyone to participate. From the planting, purchasing, watering, education and long term care our tree friends need - we and future generations benefit!
Join Us:
Whether you're a longtime resident or new to Livingston, we invite you to join us in adopting, donating, planting and caring for trees to foster a healthier environment for all.
When: May 13 - 17, 8 am - 5 pm - morning and afternoon shifts
Where: Various Livingston public parks and boulevards. We will provide the address the evening before.
What to bring: gloves, closed-toe shoes, water, sunblock and rain jacket. A delicious lunch from various local businesses is provided!
To volunteer for planting week, May 13th - 17th, please send your availability to Sarah Stands, sarah@pcecmt.org
The LLT program improves Livingston's tree population while engaging residents in the care and stewardship of our urban forest. We build community around the common value of planting and caring for trees. Because they give us, and future generations, so much in return.
Can't volunteer? There are more ways to get involved.
Adopt a Tree:
Have an empty spot on your boulevard that could use a tree? We've given away all of our trees this year but sign up here for next year’s planting.
Plant it Forward:
Searching for the perfect gift that will last for generations? Why not show your appreciation for someone by donating a tree on their behalf? For $500, you can ‘Plant it Forward’ and pay for a tree to be planted in our community. The Tree Fund is a dedicated account at PCEC, utilized solely for purchasing, planting, and caring for new trees.