Partner with community groups such as 4-H, Scouts, rotary clubs and neighborhood associations to plant and care for trees.- Set up informational tables at community events and farmers markets to recruit volunteers, educate residents and conduct surveys.
- Host workshops to teach community members about urban forestry and tree care.
- Post resources or hold a Q&A on social media.
- Conduct surveys to determine which tree species residents would like to see in their community.
- Cohost events with other departments or organizations with similar goals.
- Connect with environmental science classes in your school district to provide hands-on education activities.
- Post educational signs with QR codes that link to more information where urban forestry work is being done.
- Knock on residents’ doors to explain in person or with a flyer what you will be doing before starting tree work in the vicinity of their homes.
- For even more ideas, watch the Arbor Day Foundation’s recorded webinar, “How to Collaborate and Engage More Equitably in Your Tree City.”
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