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Published 3/16/26 11:33AM
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🌳 Volunteer to Plant Trees in Newark – Spring 2026!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Newark, NJ
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    April 4, 2026, 10:00 AM GMT-4
    End Date:
    May 14, 2026, 3:00 PM GMT-4
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Join us to plant trees that will help cool Newark’s neighborhoods and improve air quality. No experience needed. Tools and instructions provided. Wear closed-toe shoes. Event runs 10 AM–3 PM; volunteers can participate for all or part of the day.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    200
    Cause Areas:
    Environment & Sustainability, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Kids, Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Other Requirements:
    Under 16 years of age adult supervision required *

    Description

    🌳 Volunteer to Plant Trees in Newark – Spring 2026!

    Join the Newark Green Team this spring as we work together to grow Newark’s tree canopy and make our neighborhoods greener, cooler, and healthier.

    We are hosting six community tree-planting days across Newark, and volunteers of all experience levels are welcome. Whether you're passionate about the environment or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back, this is a great opportunity to make a visible difference in our city.

    🌱 Volunteer signup:

    https://bit.ly/treevolunteers

    📅 Spring 2026 Planting Schedule

    April 4 — Season Kickoff Planting

    April 11 — Earth Month Planting

    April 25 — Arbor Day Community Planting

    May 2 — Spring Into Shade Planting

    May 9 — Mother’s Day Planting

    May 14 — Community Roots Finale

    🌎 Why trees matter in Newark

    Trees help:

    • Reduce summer heat

    • Improve air quality

    • Support pollinators and wildlife

    • Beautify our streets and neighborhoods

    👨‍👩‍👧 Who can volunteer?

    Everyone is welcome — residents, students, families, community groups, and corporate teams. No prior experience is needed, and all tools and guidance will be provided.

    Come plant with us this spring and help grow Newark’s future.

    Location

    On-site
    320 N 11th St, Newark, NJ 07107, USA

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Join us to plant trees that will help cool Newark’s neighborhoods and improve air quality. No experience needed. Tools and instructions provided. Wear closed-toe shoes. Event runs 10 AM–3 PM; volunteers can participate for all or part of the day. Sign up at bit.ly/treevolunteers

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