Activities

Help prepare McCollum park for planting season! We’ll be removing invasive blackberry so we are ready to plant trees and shrubs on the November 5th Healthy Forest Day event. Bring your friends and family out to help restore and care for this beautiful forested park!

All are welcome to attend and no experience is necessary! Space is limited, so please make sure to sign up in advance to save your spot to plant with us!

All ages OK

6 out of 20 participants registered.

What to Bring

Be prepared to work rain or shine! Dress in layers and wear clothing that you don't mind getting dirty or snagged on plants. Closed-toed shoes, long sleeves, and pants are recommended. Please bring a [reusable] water bottle. We will be providing tools as well as gloves. If you have your own work gloves, feel free to bring them.

If you are showing any symptoms of Covid-19 (coughing, sneezing, fever, etc.), please stay home.

Don't forget the Youth Waiver Form signed by parents if you are under 18 and not accompanied by a parent.

Where to Meet

We will meet at the northwest end of the park, in the woods behind the swimming pool near the shelter. Follow the signs and look for the people in orange vests!

Where to Park

Park in the parking lot near the pool off of 128th street (northwest end of the park).