bridging the gap events

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Great for groups, can be flexible on date and time!

Volunteer with Heartland Tree Alliance to mulch trees at Alex George Lake in Kansas City!

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Friday, October 25th, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Street Tree Planting, Delaware Ridge Neighborhood

Kansas City, Kansas

Volunteer to plant street trees in the Delaware Ridge neighborhood near State Ave and 130th Street in Kansas City, KS 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: 11, with adult supervision. Ages 11 – 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.

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Saturday, October 26th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Street Tree Planting, New Mark Brooking Neighborhood

Kansas, MO 64155

Volunteer to plant street trees in the New Mark Brooking neighborhood near Shoal Creek Parkway and N Woodland in north Kansas City, MO! 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: 11, with adult supervision. Ages 11 – 16 must be accompanied by an adult, volunteering alongside them. Volunteers less than 18 must have parental co-signature on waiver.

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Saturday, November 2nd, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Street Tree Planting, Manheim Neighborhood

Kansas, MO 64110

Volunteer to plant street trees in the Manheim neighborhood near Troost and 45th Street in Kansas City, MO! 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: 11, with adult supervision. Ages 11 – 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.