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Join The Piedmont Environmental Council in partnership with the Friends of the Rappahannock and the Rappahannock County Recreational Facilities Authority for a volunteer tree planting on Wednesday, December 6th, at the Rappahannock County Park in Washington, VA. Volunteers are needed for two shifts, one from 9:00am - 12:00pm and the other from 12:30pm to 3:00pm, to help plant approximately 200 native trees and shrubs along the Rush River to enhance water quality and wildlife habitat as part of our Headwater Stream Initiative! We also need 1 photographer for each shift to document our success.
Volunteer activities include tree planting, which involves scalping (removing grass with a hoe), digging holes, planting, and pounding wooden stakes. If you sign up for an afternoon shift, an additional activity might include quality control checks of the planted areas, watering newly planted trees, or similar tasks.
This event is rain or shine. In the event of dangerous weather, we will reschedule the day’s planting. We will provide all of the necessary tools for planting, extra water, and snacks (no lunch will be provided - please pack your own). Volunteers are encouraged to wear boots or closed-toe shoes and clothing that they’re comfortable getting dirty. Please bring bottled water, sunscreen, and bug spray if needed. There is a very short walk to the planting site; however, some of the terrain where we will be planting is steep. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your shift begins, as we will be conducting a brief training and walking to the site together.
Location: Parking is available at the Rappahannock County Park’s lot. The address is 7 Park Ln, Washington, VA 22747
Registration https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904094AAEA62BA6FB6-45395086-tree through SignUpGenius is required so we can plan effectively for the day’s event.
Volunteer Shifts: Tree planting! (family friendly)
- Wednesday Dec 2023: 9:00am - 12pm (capacity 15)
- Wednesday Dec 2023 12:30pm - 3:00pm (capacity 15)
Volunteer Shifts: Volunteer photographer!
- Wednesday Dec 6 2023: 9am - 12pm (capacity 1)
- Wednesday Dec 6 2023: 12:30 pm - 3pm (capacity 1)
Please register through SignUpGenius at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904094AAEA62BA6FB6-45395086-tree
Location: Parking is available at the Rappahannock County Park’s lot. The address is 7 Park Ln, Washington, VA 22747
