UPDATED EVENT INFORMATION:
When: Saturday May 1 at 9:00 a.m. (please arrive a few minutes early to get checked in). Originally, we planned for this volunteer event to take until about noon, but do not think it will take that long, but still plan to stay until noon/we are done.
Where: We will be meeting and parking at LOT 580 on the UCCS campus. This parking lot is located near the UCCS baseball field and indoor track facilities. It is right across the street from the Trader Joe’s. See the map below to guide you. On the map you will also see the area we are planting at and the restrooms if needed.
What are we doing? We will be planting trees along the indicated area on the map. Instructions and supplies will be provided at the start of the event.
Can I bring my pet? No, this event does not allow pets, unless they are a service animal.
COVID Information: Masks are required to be properly worn at all times, please maintain social distancing while at the event.
Additionally, the UCCS campus requires anyone who comes to campus to complete a wellness check before arrival. You can fill yours out the morning of the tree planting. To check-in, our staff will be asking to see confirmation of the wellness check. Here is the link https://healthcheck.uccs.edu/#/ It asks for your contact info and some COVID related questions. It will ask you what building you are going to be at on campus please select: Sustainability Demonstration House.
Please list Kimberly Reeves as the contact person and kreeves2@uccs.edu as the email address
Other Details/Weather Info: We are hoping for sunny weather, but if the weather turns on us we will make a call on if the event will happen by 2:00 p.m. on Friday April 30, please check your email. If it is only going to sprinkle a little then we will move forward, please bring rain gear. Additionally, please wear close toed shoes, bring sunscreen, and be sure to wear a face mask; masks are required for participation. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle, too!
About: We are seeking volunteers to join us in the COS 150: Tree Challenge in honor of the city's sesquicentennial in 2021. The challenge is a nod to Colorado Springs’ long history of conservation and the vision of tree-lined streets initiated by its founder, William Jackson Palmer, nearly 150 years ago.
Impact: The goal of the challenge is to plant and track 18,071 trees by the end of 2021, the year Colorado Springs celebrates its sesquicentennial (150th birthday). In support of the cities goal, UCCS has committed to plant 150 trees on campus. 100 trees have already been planted near the new Hybl center and the last 50 will be planted along the campus spine aka Clyde's Way. To learn more about the this city wide tree planting project, click here.
We are seeking alumni volunteers to help us plant 17 trees at UCCS on May 1.
Details: LOCATION FOR PLANTING IS TBD. YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE LOCATION AND PARKING INFO AS THE DATE APPROACHES.
Please arrive a few minutes before the 9:00 a.m. start time and be prepared to start right away at 9:00 a.m.
Volunteers will be asked to wear masks and practice all current COVID protocols during the duration of the opportunity. Gloves and shovels will be provided.
