Tree Planting Party at Falling Run - Afternoon Shift

Get Connected Icon Happens On May 18, 2023
Get Connected Icon 12 pm - 3 pm
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Description

 

Join us for a tree planting party at Falling Run – 200 trees in one day

This spring, FirstEnergy and their Green Team are generously donating native trees and shrubs to improve the streambanks and cleared areas. So, now we hope to get volunteers to help with the planting.

Restoring natural habitat is one of our most rewarding missions at Falling Run. You get hands on experience while reconnecting with your natural environment. It's physical work, but good exercise. And it's much appreciated by Falling Run visitors and the native wildlife.

Free snacks and drinks. Bring a friend. Two shifts available: 9 am to 12 pm and 12 pm to 3 pm. 

 

Reminders:

  • Volunteer activities are ongoing and open to all. But there's a limit on the number of participants we can accommodate each workday

  • Interested volunteers can register here, and email Rich Wolff (rjw0009@mix.wvu.edu) with any questions

  • Wear boots or sturdy closed toe shoes, socks, long pants, and clothes that are okay to get dirty

  • We'll provide tools and safety equipment as needed. Bring water, and consider taking a hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent

  • If you get allergic reactions to insect stings, make sure you bring your EpiPen

  • Meet at the Falling Run tool trailer at the gravel parking lot by the Outlook Trailhead – For directions, use the address: 40 Outlook St., Morgantown, WV, 26505

  • Parking at Falling Run is limited so plan in advance – Parking is available on the Upper Level Monday through Friday (rate is $1.50/per hour) just a 15-minute walk to Falling Run's Outlook Trailhead

  • Nearby restrooms are at the Mountainlair as well

Details

Get Connected Icon Register by May 18, 2023
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: We will work in light rain/showers, but if the weather is dangerous (e.g., thunderstorms, high winds, heavy rains), the event will be cancelled and volunteers will be notified.
Get Connected Icon Sturdy closed toe shoes, socks and long pants
Get Connected Icon Clothes that can get dirty
Get Connected Icon Bring water and snacks
Get Connected Icon Hat, sunscreen and insect repellent
Get Connected Icon Parking garage at Mountainlair is a 15-minute walk to Falling Run
Get Connected Icon Nearest restrooms are located at the Mountainlair

Location

Get Connected Icon 40 Outlook St
Morgantown, WV  26505