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Welcome!

The Park People's mission is to work with communities to plant trees and improve parks for a healthy, resilient future.

We improve parks by raising funds for park projects, like the reconstruction of the Cranmer Park Sundial & Plaza, and we support the urban forest through our programs: Denver Digs Trees, Mile High Tree Champions, TreeForceCommunity Forester, and the Park Legacy program.

 

Shop our Denver Digs Tree Sale on April 20th! 

Six fruit and ornamental trees

Choose from: 

North Star Cherry

Sweet Sixteen Apple

Toka Plum

Spring Snow Crabapple

Cleveland Select Pear

Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry

 

Quick Links

Keep up with our activities. Become a Park Person. Join our Park Bench e-newsletter

Check out our blog for info on parks, trees, and our community

Checking on your tree in early spring,  watch this video on how to check for signs of life: 'Dead or Alive?'

Retraining a Tree with Basal Shoots

Wondering what tree to plant? Check out our Best Trees for Denver list

Celebrate the birth of a child, the memory of a loved one, or a special event with a Tribute Tree or Paver

Denver Digs Trees testimonials

 

What's New

Community Connectors worked to plant over 300 trees and 125 shrubs this fall in Denver's low canopy neighborhoods.

Read the Autumn 2023 Park Bench Newsletter!

New blog post! How Much Water Does Your Tree Need?

Watch our Yale University Forest Forum presentation on Community-Based Forestry

A Message from the Director: The Park People's commitment to creating a more equitable, just community

 

Upcoming Events

The Park People's office will be closed on Monday, May 30 2022 in honor and rememberance of Memorial Day. 

 We will return to the office on Tuesday, May 31st.

Have a safe and restful weekend. 

Community Forester: Tree ID & Inventory

Tree Identification

9am- 1pm | City Park Greenhouse

$25 for volunteers, $65 for non-volunteers

This workshop will provide a brief historic context of Denver's forest, familiarize you with tree classification and identification methods, and introduce common trees in Denver. You will also learn about these trees' characteristics, requirements, and uses. Field component included.

 

To become a Community Forester, you must complete all five workshops and commit to 10 hours/yr of volunteering, course descriptions below. 

Those wishing to receive training with no volunteer commitment may also enroll. You will receive a badge in Urban Forestry.

Those who do not attend the full workshop series receive the title "Tree Steward" and are able to volunteer in support roles.

Volunteer Leadership & Community Engagement

9am- 1pm | Location TBD

$25 for volunteers, $65 for non-volunteers (discounted price with advance registration for all five workshops)

Take your volunteerism to the next level... Build your leadership and management skills... After attending this workshop, you will be able to lead and manage community members and other volunteers in activities in which you've been trained during organized Park People and City events. You'll also be empowered to facilitate effective urban forestry activities in your own community.

 

To become a Community Forester, you must complete all five workshops and commit to 10 hours/yr of volunteering, course descriptions below. 

Those wishing to receive training with no volunteer commitment may also enroll. You will receive a badge in Urban Forestry.

Those who do not attend the full workshop series receive the title "Tree Steward" and are able to volunteer in support roles.

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