Join The Piedmont Environmental Council for a Plantings for the Piedmont volunteer tree planting on Saturday, October 25th, at the Courts of St. Francis neighborhood in Purcellville, VA. Volunteers are needed for one morning shift. Together, we will plant approximately 75 native trees and shrubs in support of this residential community's commitment to protect the Purcellville waterways that flow into the Potomac Watershed and ultimately to the Chesapeake Bay.
Volunteer activities include tree planting, which involves scalping (removing grass with a hoe), digging holes, planting, and pounding wooden stakes. We also need 1 photographer to document our success.
Join The Piedmont Environmental Council for a Plantings for the Piedmont volunteer tree planting on Saturday, October 25th, at the Courts of St. Francis neighborhood in Purcellville, VA. Volunteers are needed for one morning shift. Together, we will plant approximately 75 native trees and shrubs in support of this residential community's commitment to protect the Purcellville waterways that flow into the Potomac Watershed and ultimately to the Chesapeake Bay.
Volunteer activities include tree planting, which involves scalping (removing grass with a hoe), digging holes, planting, and pounding wooden stakes. We also need 1 photographer to document our success.
The entrance to the event is on Amalfia Ct. along the sidewalk here: 39°08'04.9"N 77°42'44.2"W. Parking is available at the Purcellville Library, about a two minute walk. Follow the signs for “Event” and/or “Tree Planting."
Please arrive 10-15 minutes before your shift begins, to allow time to park, find the site, sign in and gather for a brief training before we plant.