bridging the gap events

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Saturday, April 28, 9:00 AM – Noon

Arbor Day Street Tree Planting, Timber Hills Estates

near 125th and Wornall

Kansas City, MO 64145

Volunteer with Heartland Tree Alliance to plant street trees in the Timber Hills Estates neighborhood! 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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Riparian Seedling Planting

Pleasant Valley Park near Shoal Creek

Wednesday, May 2, 9:00 AM – Noon

Great Opportunity for Corporate Group!

This opportunity was originally scheduled for Wed April 25, and rescheduled due to rain.

Looking for a fun team-building outdoor experience? Volunteer with our Heartland Tree Alliance program to plant riparian seedlings 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, May 5, 9:00 AM – Noon

Street Tree Planting, Volker Neighborhood

Kansas City, MO 64111

Volunteer to plant street trees in the Volker neighborhood in midtown, 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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Saturday, May 12, 9:00 AM – Noon

Street Tree Planting, Oak Park Neighborhood

Kansas City, MO

Volunteer to plant street trees in the Oak Park neighborhood near 58th and Benton 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.