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Saturday, March 23, 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Street Tree Planting, Amber Meadows Neighborhood

Kansas City, MO 64157

All Shifts are Filled! Thank You!

Please consider signing up for a different opportunity Click here to see our volunteer calendar!

Volunteer to plant street trees in the Amber Meadows neighborhood near I 35 and 291 highway, north of the river 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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Thursday, March 28, 9:00 AM – Noon

Street Tree Planting, New Mark Brooking Neighborhood

Kansas City, MO 64155

Great Team-Building Opportunity!

Volunteer to plant street trees in the New Mark Brooking neighborhood near Shoal Creek Parkway and North Oak Trafficway 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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Saturday, April 6, 9:00 AM – Noon

Street Tree Planting, Walden Neighborhood

Kansas City, MO 64151

Volunteer to plant street trees in the Walden neighborhood near I 29 and 24 highway, north of the river 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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Earth Day Riparian Small Tree Planting

Prairie Creek Greenway, Platte City

Monday, April 22, 9:00 AM – Noon

Great Opportunity for Corporate Group!

Looking for a fun team-building outdoor experience? Volunteer with our Heartland Tree Alliance program on Earth Day to plant small trees in a riparian area at Prairie Creek Greenway (north of the river) in Platte 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.

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.