Volunteers are needed to plant trees and shrubs along the Red River.
Development and cultural practices have prevented natural regeneration of trees along the banks of the river. Planting trees in key areas along the Red creates a buffer to maintain riverbank stability, encourage the growth of native plants, improve water quality, and provide habitat for river wildlife.
Reforest the Red Fargo
Wednesday, September 9 from noon – 7:00 p.m. at Red River Trail East of the City of Fargo Water Treatment Plant at 1550 South River Road.
Back up weather date is Thursday, September 10 from noon – 7:00 p.m.
Project partners include Fargo Park District, City of Fargo, River Keepers and Cass County Soil Conservation District.
Reforest the Red Moorhead
Monday, September 14 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at 3501 Riverview Circle South in Moorhead.
Back up weather date is Tuesday, September 15 from 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Project partners include: City of Moorhead, Clay County Soil and Water Conservation District, and River Keepers
Safety Precautions and Event Information
Together we can meaningfully impact the Red River by planting trees and shrubs in Fargo and Moorhead with extra safety precautions due to Covid-19. Please read through our Covid-19 safety precautions before registering:
Maintain a 6-foot distance from other people at all times.
Plant trees and shrubs 6 feet apart.
Volunteers must be able to plant a tree entirely on your own (unless groups/families who live in the same household are planting together). Tasks include digging a hole, planting a tree, mulching, and watering.
You will be provided a training video to watch ahead of time that shows how to plant a tree. Share this video with anyone else attending with you.
Bring with you:
Shovel to dig holes
5-gallon bucket to carry mulch and water. Please do not share tools.
Wear a face mask.
Work gloves
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Water. This year we will not be providing water nor snacks.
Hand sanitizer
Wear closed toed shoes.
Avoid carpooling with others who are not in the same household.
A port a potty will not be available on site. Plan accordingly.
Checking in:
If volunteering in a group, have only the group leader check in and out at the registration table. The rest of the group should meet in their designated planting zone.
OR check in and out by calling or texting us at 701-306-6181. Please provide your name and what organization you are volunteering with (if applicable).
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