Come volunteer at the OCF Community Nursery! Learn about native plants and stewardship of native, drought-tolerant plants by volunteering.

About this event

Ongoing help is needed for various tasks such as transplanting trees & shrubs, cultivating seedlings, building soil, watering, removing invasive species, pruning, moving and staking trees, labeling plants, filling mulch buckets, and propagating plants in the greenhouse. No experience necessary, just a willingness to work with others while enjoying the outside! Great opportunity to gain hands-on nursery and landscape experience while supporting a good cause!

This event is all ages, for other possible events check out our eventbrite page!

COVID- 19 Protocols: You should not report to your volunteer shift if you are feeling ill or are showing any symptoms of COVID-19. CDC-approved face coverings and social distancing are required while volunteering with Our City Forest.

Due to the increase in Covid-19 cases, all volunteers will be required to show proof of vaccination or present a negative test result within 7 days of the event.

***All FIRST TIME volunteers must submit a Volunteer Waiver & Release form and a Self Certification Vaccination Status form.

• Volunteers 18 and older must submit a Volunteer Waiver and Release Form and Vaccination Form.

• Volunteers under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian complete the Volunteer Waiver and Release Form and Vaccination Form.

• Volunteers under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to volunteer.

Forms can be submitted electronically to volunteer@ourcityforest.org, or brought with you to your volunteer shift.

*** If you have already submitted your forms, there is no need to send another copy. Thank you!

What to Bring to Volunteer:

• A CDC-approved face covering to be worn at all times.

• Closed-toed shoes (No crocs, sandals, flats, etc.)

• Proper work clothing that can get dirty (long pants are recommended, but make sure your attire is weather appropriate)

• Appropriate sun or rain protection (Sunscreen, Hat, Rain jacket, etc.)

• Water! Please bring plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated throughout your volunteer shift)

• Recommended: Gardening-type gloves

If you arrive at your shift without the above items, you may be turned away from volunteering due to safety reasons.

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