Arbor Day Tree Planting | April 18 | WVU Falling Run | Spring 2024

Get Connected Icon Happens On Apr 18, 2024
Get Connected Icon 2pm - 5pm
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The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.

― Ralph Waldo Emerson

Celebrate Arbor Day with tree planting at WVU Falling Run!

This spring, we're partnering with WVU Sustainability and the WVSU Bare Root Tree Program.

The WVSU Extension Service Agriculture & Natural Resources Division is generously donating native bare root saplings to improve our forested areas at WVU Falling Run

 So, now we're hoping to get our WVU 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 if you can.

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 – FYI the Mountainlair parking garage (upper level) is FREE on Saturdays and Sundays, and then a 15-minute walk to Falling Run's Outlook Trailhead

  • Restrooms are at the Mountainlair

Details

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Inclement Weather Plan: We will work in light rain/showers, but if the weather is dangerous (e.g., thunderstorms, lightning, 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