Join the Swansboro West Civic Association for their first tree planting of 2025 in the Swansboro West neighborhood!

What?

Volunteers are needed to plant new trees in the Swansboro West neighborhood. Duties will include digging holes, scooping and amending soil, placing and planting up to 15 trees, applying mulch, and watering.

When?

Saturday, January 18 from 10 am - 1 pm. There will be a demonstration on how to properly plant trees at the beginning of the event, so please arrive on time! 

Where?

Trees will be planted in the Swansboro West neighborhood, zip code 23227. Meet at McRand Street and Peyton Avenue (at the triangle).

What should I bring?

Tools and gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring along your own if preferred. Be sure to wear sturdy closed toed shoes/boots, long pants and long sleeves. No prior experience or special skills necessary, though some lifting (max. 60lbs), kneeling, bending, overhead reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling and stooping will be required. Volunteers may want to bring along sunscreen or a head covering, as well as a refillable water bottle (and snack if needed).

Do I need to sign up?

No! Volunteers are encouraged to just show up, no sign-up needed. If you have any questions, please contact Denise Payne at rvaswansborowest@gmail.com.