*Full* Nature Pocket Park Installation (Lasky)
Apr
25
9:00 AM09:00

*Full* Nature Pocket Park Installation (Lasky)

We are so looking forward to our Spring season and we're glad to see you are as excited as we are! We are finalizing our Spring 2024 planting locations and will send you the exact planting site meeting location details as they become available. 

Regardless of planting location you can expect to plant from 9:00am to 1:00pm and should prepare for the following: 

 ·       Wear close-toed work shoes / boots
·        Bring work / gardening gloves
·        Dress for the weather & to get messy (We plant rain or shine, please wear layers)
·        Bring water Bottle / Snack (We will have a refillable water jug on site)

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If you have any questions on this event, please email cat@greeningofdetroit.com

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*FULL* Nature Pocket Park Installation (Lasky)
Apr
26
9:00 AM09:00

*FULL* Nature Pocket Park Installation (Lasky)

We are so looking forward to our Spring season and we're glad to see you are as excited as we are! We are finalizing our Spring 2024 planting locations and will send you the exact planting site meeting location details as they become available. 

Regardless of planting location you can expect to plant from 9:00am to 1:00pm and should prepare for the following: 

 ·       Wear close-toed work shoes / boots
·        Bring work / gardening gloves
·        Dress for the weather & to get messy (We plant rain or shine, please wear layers)
·        Bring water Bottle / Snack (We will have a refillable water jug on site)

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If you have any questions on this event, please email cat@greeningofdetroit.com

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*FULL* Jayne / Collins Community Tree Planting
May
2
9:00 AM09:00

*FULL* Jayne / Collins Community Tree Planting

We are so looking forward to our Spring season and we're glad to see you are as excited as we are! We are finalizing our Spring 2024 planting locations and will send you the exact planting site meeting location details as they become available. 

Regardless of planting location you can expect to plant from 9:00am to 1:00pm and should prepare for the following: 

 ·       Wear close-toed work shoes / boots
·        Bring work / gardening gloves
·        Dress for the weather & to get messy (We plant rain or shine, please wear layers)
·        Bring water Bottle / Snack (We will have a refillable water jug on site)

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If you have any questions on this event, please email cat@greeningofdetroit.com

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Calimera Community Tree Planting
May
4
9:00 AM09:00

Calimera Community Tree Planting

We are so looking forward to our Spring season and we're glad to see you are as excited as we are! We are finalizing our Spring 2024 planting locations and will send you the exact planting site meeting location details as they become available. 

Regardless of planting location you can expect to plant from 9:00am to 1:00pm and should prepare for the following: 

 ·       Wear close-toed work shoes / boots
·        Bring work / gardening gloves
·        Dress for the weather & to get messy (We plant rain or shine, please wear layers)
·        Bring water Bottle / Snack (We will have a refillable water jug on site)

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If you have any questions on this event, please email cat@greeningofdetroit.com

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*FULL*  Detroit Nature Pocket Planting (Wildflower Seeding)
May
7
11:00 AM11:00

*FULL* Detroit Nature Pocket Planting (Wildflower Seeding)

We are so looking forward to our Spring season and we're glad to see you are as excited as we are! We are finalizing our Spring 2024 planting locations and will send you the exact planting site meeting location details as they become available. 

Regardless of planting location you can expect to plant from 9:00am to 1:00pm and should prepare for the following: 

 ·       Wear close-toed work shoes / boots
·        Bring work / gardening gloves
·        Dress for the weather & to get messy (We plant rain or shine, please wear layers)
·        Bring water Bottle / Snack (We will have a refillable water jug on site)

Register for this event on https://www.eventbrite.com/e/detroit-nature-pocket-planting-wildflower-seeding-tickets-827511327657

If you have any questions on this event, please email cat@greeningofdetroit.com

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Wildemere Park Community Tree Planting
May
9
9:00 AM09:00

Wildemere Park Community Tree Planting

We are so looking forward to our Spring season and we're glad to see you are as excited as we are! We are finalizing our Spring 2024 planting locations and will send you the exact planting site meeting location details as they become available. 

Regardless of planting location you can expect to plant from 9:00am to 1:00pm and should prepare for the following: 

 ·       Wear close-toed work shoes / boots
·        Bring work / gardening gloves
·        Dress for the weather & to get messy (We plant rain or shine, please wear layers)
·        Bring water Bottle / Snack (We will have a refillable water jug on site)

Register for this event on Eventbrite

If you have any questions on this event, please email cat@greeningofdetroit.com

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Eden Gardens Community Tree Planting
May
11
9:00 AM09:00

Eden Gardens Community Tree Planting

We are so looking forward to our Spring season and we're glad to see you are as excited as we are! We are finalizing our Spring 2024 planting locations and will send you the exact planting site meeting location details as they become available. 

Regardless of planting location you can expect to plant from 9:00am to 1:00pm and should prepare for the following: 

 ·       Wear close-toed work shoes / boots
·        Bring work / gardening gloves
·        Dress for the weather & to get messy (We plant rain or shine, please wear layers)
·        Bring water Bottle / Snack (We will have a refillable water jug on site)

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If you have any questions on this event, please email cat@greeningofdetroit.com

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Nature Pocket Installation (Romanowski Park)
May
14
10:00 AM10:00

Nature Pocket Installation (Romanowski Park)

We are so looking forward to our Spring season and we're glad to see you are as excited as we are! We are finalizing our Spring 2024 planting locations and will send you the exact planting site meeting location details as they become available. 

Regardless of planting location you can expect to plant from 9:00am to 1:00pm and should prepare for the following: 

 ·       Wear close-toed work shoes / boots
·        Bring work / gardening gloves
·        Dress for the weather & to get messy (We plant rain or shine, please wear layers)
·        Bring water Bottle / Snack (We will have a refillable water jug on site)

Register for this event on: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-pocket-park-installation-romanowski-park-tickets-827527395717

If you have any questions on this event, please email cat@greeningofdetroit.com

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Nature Pocket Installation (Romanowski Park)
May
15
10:00 AM10:00

Nature Pocket Installation (Romanowski Park)

We are so looking forward to our Spring season and we're glad to see you are as excited as we are! We are finalizing our Spring 2024 planting locations and will send you the exact planting site meeting location details as they become available. 

Regardless of planting location you can expect to plant from 9:00am to 1:00pm and should prepare for the following: 

 ·       Wear close-toed work shoes / boots
·        Bring work / gardening gloves
·        Dress for the weather & to get messy (We plant rain or shine, please wear layers)
·        Bring water Bottle / Snack (We will have a refillable water jug on site)

Register for this event on: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-pocket-park-installation-romanowski-park-tickets-827540364507

If you have any questions on this event, please email cat@greeningofdetroit.com

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Stein Park Community Tree Planting
May
18
9:00 AM09:00

Stein Park Community Tree Planting

We are so looking forward to our Spring season and we're glad to see you are as excited as we are! We are finalizing our Spring 2024 planting locations and will send you the exact planting site meeting location details as they become available. 

Regardless of planting location you can expect to plant from 9:00am to 1:00pm and should prepare for the following: 

 ·       Wear close-toed work shoes / boots
·        Bring work / gardening gloves
·        Dress for the weather & to get messy (We plant rain or shine, please wear layers)
·        Bring water Bottle / Snack (We will have a refillable water jug on site)

Register for this event on Eventbrite

If you have any questions on this event, please email cat@greeningofdetroit.com

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Detroit Spring Community Tree Planting
May
23
9:00 AM09:00

Detroit Spring Community Tree Planting

 We are so looking forward to our Spring season and we're glad to see you are as excited as we are! We are finalizing our Spring 2024 planting locations and will send you the exact planting site meeting location details as they become available. 

Regardless of planting location you can expect to plant from 9:00am to 1:00pm and should prepare for the following: 

 ·       Wear close-toed work shoes / boots
·        Bring work / gardening gloves
·        Dress for the weather & to get messy (We plant rain or shine, please wear layers)
·        Bring water Bottle / Snack (We will have a refillable water jug on site)

Register for this event on Eventbrite

If you have any questions on this event, please email cat@greeningofdetroit.com

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*FULL* Prevost Rutherford Urban Garden Community Tree Planting
Apr
20
9:00 AM09:00

*FULL* Prevost Rutherford Urban Garden Community Tree Planting

We are so looking forward to our Spring season and we're glad to see you are as excited as we are! We are finalizing our Spring 2024 planting locations and will send you the exact planting site meeting location details as they become available. 

Regardless of planting location you can expect to plant from 9:00am to 1:00pm and should prepare for the following: 

 ·       Wear close-toed work shoes / boots
·        Bring work / gardening gloves
·        Dress for the weather & to get messy (We plant rain or shine, please wear layers)
·        Bring water Bottle / Snack (We will have a refillable water jug on site)

Register for this event on Eventbrite

If you have any questions on this event, please email cat@greeningofdetroit.com

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*FULL* Manning-Beland Park Community Tree Planting
Apr
18
9:00 AM09:00

*FULL* Manning-Beland Park Community Tree Planting

We are so looking forward to our Spring season and we're glad to see you are as excited as we are! We are finalizing our Spring 2024 planting locations and will send you the exact planting site meeting location details as they become available. 

Regardless of planting location you can expect to plant from 9:00am to 1:00pm and should prepare for the following: 

 ·       Wear close-toed work shoes / boots
·        Bring work / gardening gloves
·        Dress for the weather & to get messy (We plant rain or shine, please wear layers)
·        Bring water Bottle / Snack (We will have a refillable water jug on site)

Register for this event on Eventbrite

If you have any questions on this event, please email cat@greeningofdetroit.com

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*FULL* King Street Block Club Community Tree Planting
Apr
13
9:00 AM09:00

*FULL* King Street Block Club Community Tree Planting

We are so looking forward to our Spring season and we're glad to see you are as excited as we are! We are finalizing our Spring 2024 planting locations and will send you the exact planting site meeting location details as they become available. 

Regardless of planting location you can expect to plant from 9:00am to 1:00pm and should prepare for the following: 

 ·       Wear close-toed work shoes / boots
·        Bring work / gardening gloves
·        Dress for the weather & to get messy (We plant rain or shine, please wear layers)
·        Bring water Bottle / Snack (We will have a refillable water jug on site)

Register for this event on Eventbrite

If you have any questions on this event, please email cat@greeningofdetroit.com

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Pingree Park Community Tree Planting
Apr
11
9:00 AM09:00

Pingree Park Community Tree Planting

We are so looking forward to our Spring season and we're glad to see you are as excited as we are! We are finalizing our Spring 2024 planting locations and will send you the exact planting site meeting location details as they become available. 

Regardless of planting location you can expect to plant from 9:00am to 1:00pm and should prepare for the following: 

 ·       Wear close-toed work shoes / boots
·        Bring work / gardening gloves
·        Dress for the weather & to get messy (We plant rain or shine, please wear layers)
·        Bring water Bottle / Snack (We will have a refillable water jug on site)

Register for this event on Eventbrite

If you have any questions on this event, please email cat@greeningofdetroit.com

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Friends of Rouge Park Community Tree Planting
Apr
6
9:00 AM09:00

Friends of Rouge Park Community Tree Planting

We are so looking forward to our Spring season and we're glad to see you are as excited as we are! We are finalizing our Spring 2024 planting locations and will send you the exact planting site meeting location details as they become available. 

Regardless of planting location you can expect to plant from 9:00am to 1:00pm and should prepare for the following: 

 ·       Wear close-toed work shoes / boots
·        Bring work / gardening gloves
·        Dress for the weather & to get messy (We plant rain or shine, please wear layers)
·        Bring water Bottle / Snack (We will have a refillable water jug on site)

Funding for this project has been provided by the USDA Forest Service, Inflation Reduction Act and Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Community Forestry Program. Friends of Rouge Park, USDA Forest Service, Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Greening of Detroit are equal opportunity employers.

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If you have any questions on this event, please email cat@greeningofdetroit.com

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Brenda Scott Academy Community Tree Planting
Apr
4
9:00 AM09:00

Brenda Scott Academy Community Tree Planting

We are so looking forward to our Spring season and we're glad to see you are as excited as we are! We are finalizing our Spring 2024 planting locations and will send you the exact planting site meeting location details as they become available. 

Regardless of planting location you can expect to plant from 9:00am to 1:00pm and should prepare for the following: 

 ·       Wear close-toed work shoes / boots
·        Bring work / gardening gloves
·        Dress for the weather & to get messy (We plant rain or shine, please wear layers)
·        Bring water Bottle / Snack (We will have a refillable water jug on site)

Register for this event on Eventbrite

If you have any questions on this event, please email cat@greeningofdetroit.com

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Josefiak Playlot Community Tree Planting
Mar
28
10:00 AM10:00

Josefiak Playlot Community Tree Planting

We are so looking forward to our Spring season and we're glad to see you are as excited as we are! We are finalizing our Spring 2024 planting locations and will send you the exact planting site meeting location details as they become available. 

Regardless of planting location you can expect to plant from 9:00am to 1:00pm and should prepare for the following: 

 ·       Wear close-toed work shoes / boots
·        Bring work / gardening gloves
·        Dress for the weather & to get messy (We plant rain or shine, please wear layers)
·        Bring water Bottle / Snack (We will have a refillable water jug on site)

Register for this event on Eventbrite

If you have any questions on this event, please email cat@greeningofdetroit.com

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Optimist-Parkgrove Community Tree Planting
Mar
23
10:00 AM10:00

Optimist-Parkgrove Community Tree Planting

We are so looking forward to our Spring season and we're glad to see you are as excited as we are! We are finalizing our Spring 2024 planting locations and will send you the exact planting site meeting location details as they become available. 

Regardless of planting location you can expect to plant from 10:00am to 1:00pm and should prepare for the following: 

 ·       Wear close-toed work shoes / boots
·        Bring work / gardening gloves
·        Dress for the weather & to get messy (We plant rain or shine, please wear layers)
·        Bring water Bottle / Snack (We will have a refillable water jug on site)

Register for this event on Eventbrite

If you have any questions on this event, please email cat@greeningofdetroit.com

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Marusso Park Community Tree Planting
Mar
21
10:00 AM10:00

Marusso Park Community Tree Planting

We are so looking forward to our Spring season and we're glad to see you are as excited as we are! We are finalizing our Spring 2024 planting locations and will send you the exact planting site meeting location details as they become available. 

Regardless of planting location you can expect to plant from 10:00am to 1:00pm and should prepare for the following: 

 ·       Wear close-toed work shoes / boots
·        Bring work / gardening gloves
·        Dress for the weather & to get messy (We plant rain or shine, please wear layers)
·        Bring water Bottle / Snack (We will have a refillable water jug on site)

Register for this event on Eventbrite

If you have any questions on this event, please email cat@greeningofdetroit.com

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Santa Speedo Run
Dec
3
1:00 PM13:00

Santa Speedo Run

Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/detsantarun/

Deck the halls y'all... we're back for the 8th Annual Detroit Santa Speedo Run! Join Detroit's bravest runners as they run a mile long route through downtown Detroit in nothing but a Speedo and a Smile!

Sign-in begins at 1pm.
Line-up and group photo at 3pm.
Runners Raffle with amazing prizes at 4pm.

Last year was an epic run with the most runners and most donations raised benefitting our friends at The Greening of Detroit and The Ruth Ellis Center.

As always, there's no cost to enter the run or join the party!

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Holiday Wreath Making
Dec
2
2:00 PM14:00

Holiday Wreath Making

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-wreath-making-tickets-736640590837?aff=oddtdtcreator

Using materials harvested from our own Meyers nursery, come make a one of a kind holiday wreath! We will provide the 16" wreath frame, various boughs of evergreen, boxwoods, pinecones and birch branches, and assorted ribbons and décor. Bring your own ornaments or anything you'd like to include on your wreath!

Our staff will walk you through the creation of your wreath and provide fun holiday music and hot cider! BYO snacks and other drinks!

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Core City Neighborhood Tree Planting
Nov
18
10:00 AM10:00

Core City Neighborhood Tree Planting

The Greening of Detroit will be planting trees, and we need your help! Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear closed toe work shoes or boots, gloves, and bring water + snacks.

The meetup location of this planting and other event logistics will be made available to volunteers upon registration.

If you have any questions, please email cat@greeningofdetroit.com

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Detroit Fall Community Tree Planting
Nov
16
10:00 AM10:00

Detroit Fall Community Tree Planting

The Greening of Detroit will be planting trees, and we need your help! Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear closed toe work shoes or boots, gloves, and bring water + snacks.

The meetup location of this planting and other event logistics will be made available to volunteers upon registration.

If you have any questions, please email cat@greeningofdetroit.com

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Grandmont Rosedale Community Tree Planting
Nov
11
10:00 AM10:00

Grandmont Rosedale Community Tree Planting

  • Douglas Ramsay Memorial Playground (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Greening of Detroit will be planting trees, and we need your help! Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear closed toe work shoes or boots, gloves, and bring water + snacks.

The meetup location of this planting and other event logistics will be made available to volunteers upon registration.

If you have any questions, please email cat@greeningofdetroit.com

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Peterson Park Neighborhood Tree Planting
Nov
9
10:00 AM10:00

Peterson Park Neighborhood Tree Planting

The Greening of Detroit will be planting trees, and we need your help! Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear closed toe work shoes or boots, gloves, and bring water + snacks.

The meetup location of this planting and other event logistics will be made available to volunteers upon registration.

If you have any questions, please email cat@greeningofdetroit.com

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Birchwood House & Block Club Planting
Nov
4
10:00 AM10:00

Birchwood House & Block Club Planting

The Greening of Detroit will be planting trees, and we need your help! Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear closed toe work shoes or boots, gloves, and bring water + snacks.

The meetup location of this planting and other event logistics will be made available to volunteers upon registration.

If you have any questions, please email cat@greeningofdetroit.com

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Clark Park + Neighborhood Tree Planting
Nov
2
10:00 AM10:00

Clark Park + Neighborhood Tree Planting

The Greening of Detroit will be planting trees, and we need your help! Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear closed toe work shoes or boots, gloves, and bring water + snacks.

The meetup location of this planting and other event logistics will be made available to volunteers upon registration.

If you have any questions, please email cat@greeningofdetroit.com

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Halloween Community Tree Planting with Class Act Detroit!
Oct
28
9:00 AM09:00

Halloween Community Tree Planting with Class Act Detroit!

  • Class Act Detroit + Lanita's Garden/ Midwest (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Greening of Detroit will be planting trees, and we need your help! Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear closed toe work shoes or boots, gloves, and bring water + snacks.

The meetup location of this planting and other event logistics will be made available to volunteers upon registration.

If you have any questions, please email cat@greeningofdetroit.com

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School and Neighborhood Planting
Oct
26
9:00 AM09:00

School and Neighborhood Planting

The Greening of Detroit will be planting trees, and we need your help! Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear closed toe work shoes or boots, gloves, and bring water + snacks.

The meetup location of this planting and other event logistics will be made available to volunteers upon registration.

If you have any questions, please email cat@greeningofdetroit.com

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Gift of a Tree Planting
Oct
21
9:00 AM09:00

Gift of a Tree Planting

  • Skinner Playfield + Neighborhood (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Greening of Detroit will be planting trees, and we need your help! Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear closed toe work shoes or boots, gloves, and bring water + snacks.

The meetup location of this planting and other event logistics will be made available to volunteers upon registration.

If you have any questions, please email cat@greeningofdetroit.com

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Yorkshire Woods Community Tree Planting
Oct
19
9:00 AM09:00

Yorkshire Woods Community Tree Planting

  • Yorkshire Woods Community Organization (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Greening of Detroit will be planting trees, and we need your help! Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear closed toe work shoes or boots, gloves, and bring water + snacks.

The meetup location of this planting and other event logistics will be made available to volunteers upon registration.

If you have any questions, please email cat@greeningofdetroit.com

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Nature Pocket Tree Planting
Oct
14
9:00 AM09:00

Nature Pocket Tree Planting

The Greening of Detroit will be planting trees, and we need your help! Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear closed toe work shoes or boots, gloves, and bring water + snacks.

The meetup location of this planting and other event logistics will be made available to volunteers upon registration.

If you have any questions, please email cat@greeningofdetroit.com

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 Detroit Fall Community Tree Planting
Oct
12
12:30 PM12:30

Detroit Fall Community Tree Planting

The Greening of Detroit will be planting trees, and we need your help! Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear closed toe shoes or boots, gloves, and bring water + snacks. The meetup location of this planting and other event logistics will be made available to volunteers at least a week prior to the event.

*Please note: All volunteers will be required to pass a volunteer waiver that will be sent out prior to the event day.

If you have any questions, please email christina@greeningofdetroit.com

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FULL - Detroit Fall Community Tree Planting
Oct
12
9:00 AM09:00

FULL - Detroit Fall Community Tree Planting

This event is closed. Please check back to our events page for other open dates!

The Greening of Detroit will be planting trees, and we need your help! Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear closed toe shoes or boots, gloves, and bring water + snacks. The meetup location of this planting and other event logistics will be made available to volunteers at least a week prior to the event.

*Please note: All volunteers will be required to pass a volunteer waiver that will be sent out prior to the event day.

If you have any questions, please email christina@greeningofdetroit.com

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Esper Street Block Club Street + Park Planting
Oct
7
9:00 AM09:00

Esper Street Block Club Street + Park Planting

The Greening of Detroit will be planting trees, and we need your help! Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear closed toe shoes or boots, gloves, and bring water + snacks. The meetup location of this planting and other event logistics will be made available to volunteers at least a week prior to the event.

*Please note: All volunteers will be required to pass a volunteer waiver that will be sent out prior to the event day.

If you have any questions, please email christina@greeningofdetroit.com

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Nature Pocket and Street Tree Planting
Oct
5
9:00 AM09:00

Nature Pocket and Street Tree Planting

The Greening of Detroit will be planting trees, and we need your help! Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear closed toe shoes or boots, gloves, and bring water + snacks. The meetup location of this planting and other event logistics will be made available to volunteers at least a week prior to the event.

*Please note: All volunteers will be required to pass a volunteer waiver that will be sent out prior to the event day.

If you have any questions, please email christina@greeningofdetroit.com

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Springwells Community Tree Planting
Sep
30
9:00 AM09:00

Springwells Community Tree Planting

The Greening of Detroit will be planting trees, and we need your help! Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear closed toe shoes or boots, gloves, and bring water + snacks. The meetup location of this planting and other event logistics will be made available to volunteers at least a week prior to the event.

*Please note: All volunteers will be required to pass a volunteer waiver that will be sent out prior to the event day.

If you have any questions, please email christina@greeningofdetroit.com

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