Volunteer with Treeforestation

Our Treeforestation program uses a volunteer-driven approach to restore local forests to native habitats accessible to nearby communities. These events take place at our Treeforestation sites around Cincinnati in partnership with Cincinnati Parks.

A group of Treeforestation volunteers poses near a huge pile of recently removed porcelain berry vines.
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Three Treeforestation volunteers pose with an orange wheelbarrow, in which one of them sits.
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Three masked Treeforestation volunteers pose for a photo.
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A group of volunteers stands together at the edge of Walnut Woods.
Three Treeforestation volunteers push wheelbarrows full of mulch through the forest.
Native tree saplings sit in pots on long tables.
A Treeforestation volunteer poses next to a newly planted sapling.
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As a Treeforestation volunteer, you'll do things like:

  • Remove invasive species: Help us remove invasive plants and vines from ongoing restoration projects. Staff and knowledgeable volunteers will be present to assist in plant identification and plant removal.

  • Grow and plant native trees: Volunteers and students collect seeds from local parks to grow into young tree saplings. These saplings can be replanted within restoration sites once invasive plants have been removed.

  • Maintain trails: Trail construction and maintenance will take place throughout the growing season. Building good trails ensures that the forest will be used by students and community members.

Interested? Make sure you’re registered, then learn about upcoming Treeforestation events and sign up for one that works for you!