Tree Planting at Nuckols Farm Elementary School

Join Capital Trees and HEART for a Volunteer Community Tree Planting!

Volunteer Duties

Come learn about and implement an innovative planting technique called the Miyawaki Method of Reforestation. The method involves planting young trees (whips) very close together to create a mini-forest that matures years faster than traditional reforestation methods. Volunteers will assist with planting 2500 whip trees – a very young, slender, unbranched tree or seedling, often 1-3 years old and sold with bare roots – at Nuckols Farm Elementary School, increasing Henrico’s tree canopy and enhancing biodiversity in the park. Volunteers will work alongside Capital Trees and Henrico County leaders – no experience necessary! This is a family-friendly event and a great chance to learn best practices for your own home.

Participants will have two opportunities to assist on each day:

• 9am-11:30am
• 1pm-3:30pm

Requirements
No gardening experience necessary, but ideally volunteers should be ready to:

• Bend, squat, kneel, and /or stand for extended periods
• Lift up to 20lbs
• Use hand tools such as: trowel, shovel, etc
• Be comfortable working outside
• Please bring a refillable water bottle
• Closed-toed, sturdy shoes
• All other materials, including gloves, will be provided.
• Per Henrico County School requirements, all volunteers must be willing to submit a background check following registration.

Visit CF Engage for more information and to sign up for a slot (or a few)! Hope to see you there!