Are you…
A person who loves trees?
Concerned about climate change?
A master gardener?
An excited community member looking for ways to get your hands involved in a local project?
An active or retired teacher looking to spend time educating children on the importance of trees and the environment?
A fundraising or communication liaison willing to help us raise money and motivate community members to plant trees?
If you are interested in making a difference in your community while planting trees, fill out the volunteer signup form below!
Ways you can help:
Master Gardener
Lead & direct tree planting groups
Assist or lead major tree potting days
Deliver potted trees to schools, private properties, land banks, etc.
Plant trees on properties
Maintain, prune and take care of trees
Spread awareness about the importance of planting trees
Fundraising & Communications
Spread awareness about the importance of planting trees.
Reach out to local businesses, community centers, nurseries, outdoor organizations, etc. to create relationships and partnerships.
Reach out to local businesses, community centers, nurseries, outdoor organizations, etc. to encourage higher volume of tree planting throughout Erie
Assist in handing out marketing materials
Share ReLeaf content on social media
Community Member
Help pot, plant, prune, water, and/or care for trees
Deliver potted trees to schools, private properties, land banks, etc.
Assist in major tree-potting and planting days
Spread awareness about the importance of planting trees.
Students
Learning about trees, tree plantings, species, and more.
Assist in tree planting days.
Learn to care for trees and subsequently be assigned to trees that need care.
Spread awareness about the importance of planting trees
Teacher
Assist LEAF staff in teaching about trees
Reach out to local educational connections in community for higher volume of tree planting
Assist in planting trees with students
Environmentalist
Spread awareness about the importance of planting trees
Lead & direct tree planting groups
Assist LEAF Staff and other volunteers with species selection
Plant and care for trees
Data collection and entry
Help with research