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Saturday, October 27, 9:00 AM – Noon

Street Tree Planting, Eastwood Hills Neighborhood

Kansas City, MO 64129

Volunteer to plant street trees in the Eastwood Hills neighborhood near Raytown Road and I-435 in Kansas City, Missouri! These trees will shade the street and sidewalk, provide stormwater retention and pollutant filtration from the air and water. They will also provide numerous benefits to the community, including: increasing property values, reducing crime rates and even slowing traffic.

No prior tree planting experience is necessary. Tools and equipment will be provided. Min age: 14, with adult supervision. Ages 14 – 16 must be accompanied by an adult, volunteering alongside them. Volunteers less than 18 must have parental co-signature on waiver.

All volunteers must register in advance by completing online registration. Click on registration button below for more details and to register. Immediately after registering, each individual will receive an auto-email confirmation with more details.

Do you have a group or additional questions? Contact Sarah, Heartland Tree Alliance Program Manager, at sarah.crowder@bridgingthegap.org or 816-561-1086.

We apologize that we are not able to offer or sign off on court-mandated community service or disciplinary service.

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Wednesday, October 31, 9:00 – 11:00 AM
UMKC Campus tree planting
Kansas City, MO 64112

Join us on Halloween morning at our spooktacular tree planting on UMKC’s campus!  The campus recently lost several ash trees – now that is scary! Help us plant small trees to shade the street and sidewalk, provide stormwater retention and pollutant filtration from the air and water. This is a convenient opportunity for UMKC students to learn more about trees and get service-learning credit!

No prior tree planting experience is necessary. Tools and equipment will be provided. Min age: 14, with adult supervision. Ages 14 – 16 must be accompanied by an adult, volunteering alongside them. Volunteers less than 18 must have parental co-signature on waiver.

All volunteers must register in advance by completing online registration. Click on registration button below for more details and to register. Immediately after registering, each individual will receive an auto-email confirmation with more details.

Do you have a group or additional questions? Contact Sarah, Heartland Tree Alliance Program Manager, at sarah.crowder@bridgingthegap.org or 816-561-1086.

We apologize that we are not able to offer or sign off on court-mandated community service or disciplinary service.

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Saturday, November 3, 9:00 AM – Noon

Street Tree Planting, Woodneath Neighborhood

Kansas City, MO 64157

Volunteer to plant street trees in the Woodneath neighborhood near I-35 and 152 Highway in the northland, Kansas City, Missouri! These trees will shade the street and sidewalk, provide stormwater retention and pollutant filtration from the air and water. They will also provide numerous benefits to the community, including: increasing property values, reducing crime rates and even slowing traffic.

No prior tree planting experience is necessary. Tools and equipment will be provided. Min age: 14, with adult supervision. Ages 14 – 16 must be accompanied by an adult, volunteering alongside them. Volunteers less than 18 must have parental co-signature on waiver.

All volunteers must register in advance by completing online registration. Click on registration button below for more details and to register. Immediately after registering, each individual will receive an auto-email confirmation with more details.

Do you have a group or additional questions? Contact Sarah, Heartland Tree Alliance Program Manager, at sarah.crowder@bridgingthegap.org or 816-561-1086.

We apologize that we are not able to offer or sign off on court-mandated community service or disciplinary service.

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Wednesday, November 7, 9:00 AM – Noon

Park Planting, Lea McKeighan Park

Lee’s Summit, MO 64063

Great Opportunity for a Small Corporate Team!

Looking for a fun outdoor team-building experience? Volunteer to plant small trees at Lea McKeighgan Park in Lee’s Summit, Missouri! These trees will shade the walking trail for residents using the park, provide stormwater retention and pollutant filtration from the air and water.

No prior tree planting experience is necessary. Tools and equipment will be provided. Min age: 14, with adult supervision. Ages 14 – 16 must be accompanied by an adult, volunteering alongside them. Volunteers less than 18 must have parental co-signature on waiver.

All volunteers must register in advance by completing online registration. Click on registration button below for more details and to register. Immediately after registering, each individual will receive an auto-email confirmation with more details.

Do you have a group or additional questions? Contact Sarah, Heartland Tree Alliance Program Manager, at sarah.crowder@bridgingthegap.org or 816-561-1086.

We apologize that we are not able to offer or sign off on court-mandated community service or disciplinary service.

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Riparian Small Tree Planting

Pleasant Valley Skateboard Park near Shoal Creek

Tuesday, November 13, 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Great Opportunity for Corporate Group!

Looking for a fun team-building outdoor experience? Volunteer with our Heartland Tree Alliance program to plant small trees in a riparian area near Shoal Creek (north of the river) in Kansas City, Missouri! Riparian areas are the interface between land and a river or stream. These areas are significant in environmental management because of their role in soil conservation, habitat biodiversity and the influence they have on fauna and aquatic ecosystems.

No prior tree planting experience is necessary. Tools and equipment will be provided. All volunteers must register in advance by completing online registration. Click on registration button below for more details and to register. Immediately after registering, each individual will receive an auto-email confirmation with more details, including a map to the meeting location.

NOTE: Address listed is for mapping the general vicinity of the workday. After you sign up, you will receive an auto-email with a special link to the meeting location.

If you have a group or questions: contact Sarah Crowder 816- 561-1086 or email sarah.crowder@bridgingthegap.org. Individuals are also welcome to sign up!

We apologize that we are not able to offer or sign off on court-mandated community service or disciplinary service.

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Saturday, November 17, 9:00 AM – Noon

Street Tree Planting, Red Bridge Neighborhood

Kansas City, MO 64131

Volunteer to plant street trees in the Red Bridge neighborhood near 117th and Holmes in south Kansas City, Missouri! These trees will shade the street and sidewalk, provide stormwater retention and pollutant filtration from the air and water. They will also provide numerous benefits to the community, including: increasing property values, reducing crime rates and even slowing traffic.

No prior tree planting experience is necessary. Tools and equipment will be provided. Min age: 14, with adult supervision. Ages 14 – 16 must be accompanied by an adult, volunteering alongside them. Volunteers less than 18 must have parental co-signature on waiver.

All volunteers must register in advance by completing online registration. Click on registration button below for more details and to register. Immediately after registering, each individual will receive an auto-email confirmation with more details.

Do you have a group or additional questions? Contact Sarah, Heartland Tree Alliance Program Manager, at sarah.crowder@bridgingthegap.org or 816-561-1086.

We apologize that we are not able to offer or sign off on court-mandated community service or disciplinary service.

event details

Riparian Small Tree Planting

Pleasant Valley Skateboard Park near Shoal Creek

December 7, 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Great Opportunity for Corporate Group!

Looking for a fun team-building outdoor experience? Volunteer with our Heartland Tree Alliance program to plant small trees in a riparian area near Shoal Creek (north of the river) in Kansas City, Missouri! Riparian areas are the interface between land and a river or stream. These areas are significant in environmental management because of their role in soil conservation, habitat biodiversity and the influence they have on fauna and aquatic ecosystems.

No prior tree planting experience is necessary. Tools and equipment will be provided. All volunteers must register in advance by completing online registration. Click on registration button below for more details and to register. Immediately after registering, each individual will receive an auto-email confirmation with more details, including a map to the meeting location.

NOTE: Address listed is for mapping the general vicinity of the workday. After you sign up, you will receive an auto-email with a special link to the meeting location.

If you have a group or questions: contact Sarah Crowder 816- 561-1086 or email sarah.crowder@bridgingthegap.org. Individuals are also welcome to sign up!

We apologize that we are not able to offer or sign off on court-mandated community service or disciplinary service.