Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department staff will join volunteers on Feb. 26 from 9 a.m.-noon to add 30 native and shade trees to the park in a popular area, according to a release.
Prospective volunteers are asked to sign up at the parks and recreation website at https://parks.georgetown.org/volunteer. Per the release, groups and youth under 16 are welcome, though two adults are required for every four children who volunteer.
No planting experience is necessary—the holes for the 25- to 30-gallon trees will be pre-dug—but volunteers are asked to wear appropriate clothing and footwear such as long pants, closed-toe shoes, hats and sunglasses.
Volunteer check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the green tent on the west side of the park near the hill playground, with a safety briefing to follow at 8:55 a.m.
If possible, volunteers are asked to bring a water bottle, work gloves and tools such as a shovel, rake or hoe.
The event may be postponed due to inclement weather.
