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.
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.
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.
