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Help Plant Native Trees in Forest Grove! (age 6+) Referral Help needed to plant hundreds of native trees and shrubs along Gales Creek in Forest Grove! About the Program Friends of Trees inspires people to improve the world around them through a simple solution: Planting Trees. Together. As a tree-planting volunteer, you'll contribute to creating cleaner air and water in your community, as well as improving wildlife habitat, and increasing a whole host of other benefits that trees provide! About the Project It is our experience at Friends of Trees that planting trees with community members is key to fighting climate change. Planting and caring for trees increases community members’ engagement with the environment and overall participation in civic life, including engaging around climate action. Please arrive by 8:45am to sign-in and be assigned a planting crew. The planting starts at 9:00am. We provide gloves, tools, and planting guidance, as well as breakfast snacks and coffee/tea/hot chocolate -- all you need to do is show up dressed for the weather wearing sturdy shoes or boots, and be ready to have fun! Questions? Please check out our Volunteer FAQ webpage ( ). Our team is also happy to assist! You can reach us at volunteer@friendsoftrees.org , 503-595-0213. We look forward to planting together soon! Age: Volunteers must be 6+; under 16 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone. Under age 18? We request that youth 15 and under volunteer with a parent/guardian. Youth 16 and older can volunteer on their own and will need to hand us a youth waiver form ( friendsoftrees.org/youthwaiver ) signed by their parent/guardian. Notices Referral Opportunity: This opportunity is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. After you express interest, the partner will contact you with next steps and confirmation details. Hands On Greater Portland Hours: Your hours may not appear in your Hands On account because this is a partner‑managed opportunity. Issue Area(s) Environment, Health & Wellness Population Served Families Requirements Age Minimum (with Adult): 6+, Minimum Age: 16+, Court Ordered Volunteer - Allowed After expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity. Stay connected! Sign up for our e-newsletter In order to register for this opportunity you must log in to an existing account or register to create a new account. This link allows you to participate in this opportunity with a team. A team can be a family team, corporate team, or any kind of organized group. When you click on the link you will have the option to: Choose an existing team you're already a member or captain of, or Create a new team to sign up. Signup Questions Please respond to the following questions in order to signup for this opportunity: #J-18808-Ljbffr Hands On Portland

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