2024 Tree-ring Planting Volunteer Work Days
Sessions:
Wednesday, October 30, 1-4 pm
Thursday, October 31, 1-4 pm
Fee: Free.
Registration: Advance registration encouraged. Click here to register online. Work days are weather dependent.
The Lynden land team has been hosting monthly volunteer work days for several years, but occasionally we have larger projects that fall outside that structure.
This fall we will be planting rings of vegetation around the bases of two of our legacy trees—a beech and a maple—on our front lawn. We will release the root crowns by removing the sod that grows around the trunk. This will allow the roots of the trees to breathe while introducing new plants to create a healthy soil microbiome to replace the grass. These rings protect the roots from compaction by keeping pedestrians at a slight distance, and they also look quite beautiful. Tasks will include planting small plugs of native perennials, newspapering, and mulching.
Volunteers are encouraged to bring gardening gloves and digging tools (if you have them). Water, snacks, and additional tools will be provided!
You may also be interested in our tree planting days.