Opportunities From: U of A Alumni

Volunteer: Root for Trees 2026 - Tree Planting & Dessert Social!

U of A, it's time to support our local community by helping to grow Edmonton's urban forest! Adding native trees and shrubs will provide numerous environmental, social, and economic benefits to this area and beyond. Root for Trees plays a critical role in the landscape management process of naturalization. Over time, these grassy areas are planted with trees, shrubs, and wildflowers and brought back to a more natural state, resulting in economic, environmental, and quality of life benefits.

Root For Trees - Details

Location and timing:
Saturday, July 25
Check-in: 9:30am
Planting: 10am-12pm
Dessert social: 12pm-1pm 
Twin Brooks Nature Park

Tasks:
We willl be planting outdoors, so please dress for the weather! Root For Trees includes physical labor, including moving trees and plants and digging holes! Working in a natural area, you may encounter thistles, sticks, or garbage.

What to wear: 
Consider dressing in layers, long pants, and wearing a hat. You must wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, such as runners. Volunteers may not participate in planting activities if they wear inappropriate footwear, such as sandals, flip-flops, or high-heeled shoes. 

What to bring:
Remember to bring a water bottle and snacks, as planting trees can be very physical, especially if it is a hot day. We suggest you bring sunscreen, bug spray and anything else that will make your planting program an enjoyable experience.

Root for Trees will supply the shovels, gloves, and plants.   
We welcome volunteers of all ages to participate! 

Root for Trees advises that successful planting begins around age 12, but younger children are allowed to attend to keep the event family friendly! We request that there be one responsible person over the age of 16 for every three children under 7 years old. Any minor, below the age of 18, requires a parent or guardian to be present, and to be responsible for the minor while volunteering with us.

If you are bringing children under the age of 18, please click "Respond as a Team", then "reserve additional spots" with how many members of your group there are. We will contact you with the appropriate waiver that must be signed before the event. 

Volunteers can register individually, or as a team.  
Please register by July 15, 2026. We will be in touch with more information closer to the event! If you have any questions about the registration process please email us at alumni.volunteer@ualberta.ca.

Program: Edmonton Alumni Events & Programs

U of A, it's time to support our local community by helping to grow Edmonton's urban forest! Adding native trees and shrubs will provide numerous environmental, social, and economic benefits to this area and beyond. Root for Trees plays a critical role in the landscape management process of naturalization. Over time, these grassy areas are planted with trees, shrubs, and wildflowers and brought back to a more natural state, resulting in economic, environmental, and quality of life benefits.

Root For Trees - Details

Location and timing:
Saturday, July 25
Check-in: 9:30am
Planting: 10am-12pm
Dessert social: 12pm-1pm 
Twin Brooks Nature Park

Tasks:
We willl be planting outdoors, so please dress for the weather! Root For Trees includes physical labor, including moving trees and plants and digging holes! Working in a natural area, you may encounter thistles, sticks, or garbage.

What to wear: 
Consider dressing in layers, long pants, and wearing a hat. You must wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, such as runners. Volunteers may not participate in planting activities if they wear inappropriate footwear, such as sandals, flip-flops, or high-heeled shoes. 

What to bring:
Remember to bring a water bottle and snacks, as planting trees can be very physical, especially if it is a hot day. We suggest you bring sunscreen, bug spray and anything else that will make your planting program an enjoyable experience.

Root for Trees will supply the shovels, gloves, and plants.   
We welcome volunteers of all ages to participate! 

Root for Trees advises that successful planting begins around age 12, but younger children are allowed to attend to keep the event family friendly! We request that there be one responsible person over the age of 16 for every three children under 7 years old. Any minor, below the age of 18, requires a parent or guardian to be present, and to be responsible for the minor while volunteering with us.

If you are bringing children under the age of 18, please click "Respond as a Team", then "reserve additional spots" with how many members of your group there are. We will contact you with the appropriate waiver that must be signed before the event. 

Volunteers can register individually, or as a team.  
Please register by July 15, 2026. We will be in touch with more information closer to the event! If you have any questions about the registration process please email us at alumni.volunteer@ualberta.ca.

Program: Edmonton Alumni Events & Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jul 25, 2026

Zip Code: T6J 7H6

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Project Postcard

Show Students Your Support With Project Postcard

Let them know you're thinking of them!

Exams can be a stressful experience for many U of A students. Help us brighten their day by giving motivational advice, sharing a funny GIF or inspiring quote — it’s up to you!

Writing Your Digital Postcard

Project Postcard is currently hosted on Padlet, an online notice board that's free and easy to use. Write your note of encouragement to students and feel free to get creative by drawing a picture, uploading a photo, adding a GIF or attaching a video message. The link to the Padlet will be shared widely across campus during exams so lots of students will have the chance to see your note! 

How it works:

Visit the Project Postcard Padlet board (you do not need to login or sign up for an account to share a note). Click the pink "+" button in the bottom right hand corner of the screen or double-click anywhere on the Project Postcard Padlet board A new blank note will appear on the board. Type in your title and message. If you wish, use the icons below the message to add creative flourishes: Upload an image from your photo library Add a link to a website Add an image, video, GIF or audio file from the internet Take a photo of yourself using your computer's camera Draw a digital doodle on the onscreen canvas Don't forget to sign your name and press enter to finish!
Not sure what to write?

Keep your tone light and friendly and the message general so it will be understood by any student, of any gender, studying in any field.

Try sharing:

words of encouragement for coping with stress tips on preparing for exams advice for how to stay motivated  compassion for those who might be far from home and missing friends and family

Have more to share? Post as many times as you like!


POST A NOTE

Program: Edmonton Alumni Events & Programs

Show Students Your Support With Project Postcard

Let them know you're thinking of them!

Exams can be a stressful experience for many U of A students. Help us brighten their day by giving motivational advice, sharing a funny GIF or inspiring quote — it’s up to you!

Writing Your Digital Postcard

Project Postcard is currently hosted on Padlet, an online notice board that's free and easy to use. Write your note of encouragement to students and feel free to get creative by drawing a picture, uploading a photo, adding a GIF or attaching a video message. The link to the Padlet will be shared widely across campus during exams so lots of students will have the chance to see your note! 

How it works:

Visit the Project Postcard Padlet board (you do not need to login or sign up for an account to share a note). Click the pink "+" button in the bottom right hand corner of the screen or double-click anywhere on the Project Postcard Padlet board A new blank note will appear on the board. Type in your title and message. If you wish, use the icons below the message to add creative flourishes: Upload an image from your photo library Add a link to a website Add an image, video, GIF or audio file from the internet Take a photo of yourself using your computer's camera Draw a digital doodle on the onscreen canvas Don't forget to sign your name and press enter to finish!
Not sure what to write?

Keep your tone light and friendly and the message general so it will be understood by any student, of any gender, studying in any field.

Try sharing:

words of encouragement for coping with stress tips on preparing for exams advice for how to stay motivated  compassion for those who might be far from home and missing friends and family

Have more to share? Post as many times as you like!


POST A NOTE

Program: Edmonton Alumni Events & Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: T6G2H5

Allow Groups: No