Planting at Mirasol Village Park and Garden

400 Dos Rios Street,Sacramento CA 95811

23 October, 2021

Description

Volunteer with us to plant trees in the River District's new Mirasol Village neighborhood Join us to plant 26 trees in the new Mirasol Village Neighborhood Park and Community Garden. Your help planting these trees will create beautiful, health-promoting, and green community spaces where residents can gather, relax, exercise, and play. We provide all the necessary tools and supplies to care for trees. Participants will receive a short, hands-on training on site. After learning the tools and techniques, participants will split up into groups and begin caring for trees throughout the park. Register now! The week before this event, we will send a logistics and directions email with detailed information about how to get to the site. You will receive this email ONLY if you are signed-up for this planting. Who should attend?Anyone, but those who live or work nearby are especially encouraged to attend! This event is open to the general public, you do not need any prior experience to join us and on-site training will be provided. Families with children are welcome. RequirementsRegister in advance: Space is limited. If your plans change prior to the event, please update your registration status so we are sure to have the necessary number of volunteers. Youth volunteers: Volunteers under 18 years of age must have their parent or legal guardian sign their consent form during registration. Volunteers under 16 years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. Children who are too young to wear a face mask may not attend at this time. Waiver: All volunteers must pre-register and sign a completed volunteer waiver form during registration and BEFORE participating in the event. COVID safety: We encourage all attendees to be fully vaccinated, but we do not require proof of vaccination. Attendees must wear face masks at all times and adhere to six-foot social distancing as much as possible during the event. Anyone experiencing COVID symptoms should not attend the event - please provide advance notice of cancellation when possible. Clothes and shoes: Closed toed shoes are required. Dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather, and plan to get a little dirty. Arrival: Arrive on time. Check-in begins at 8:45 AM and volunteers must be present for the tool safety demonstration at the start of the event. Food and drink: Bring a refillable water bottle; water will be available on site if needed. Light snacks will be provided. Skills: No specific skills or tools required. Each event starts with a tool safety and planting demonstration. Volunteers work alongside experienced planting leaders and staff. Group registrationAt all of our events, we prioritize including people who live or work in the community where the event takes place. Not all events can accommodate groups from outside the immediate project area. If you represent a group of 5+ people, please email [email protected] to discuss potential volunteer opportunities. Getting therePublic Transportation: The nearest light rail station is the Alkali Flat/La Valentina Station, which is serviced by the Blue Line. Parking: Street parking will be available throughout the construction site and along Dos Rios Street. About this projectThis planting is part of SIMPL, an initiative to transform the northwest section of downtown into a connected, thriving community that supports residents' quality of life, health, and inclusion in the broader region. Projects like this planting support urban greening, health and wellbeing, equitable housing, increased mobility, and decarbonized energy for the people who live and work here. Support for this event is provided by SMUD, SIMPL, and California Strategic Growth Council’s Transformative Climate Communities program with funds from California Climate Investments. If you have questions about this initiative or would like to get more deeply involved, please contact Kimmy Boyle, River District Project Coordinator, at [email protected] or (916) 214-9682. Support SacTreeDonate to SacTree to support our work growing thriving communities through stewardship of our urban forest! SacTree relies on the support of friends, neighbors, and volunteers like you to make our work possible. Questions about volunteering?Reach out to [email protected] with any questions about registering for this event or volunteering with SacTree. Since 1982, we've been working to grow thriving communities through stewardship of our urban forest.