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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.

Volunteer with us this July!

Get Involved

The Park People are ramping up our Tree Stewardship efforts city wide. 

Ready to roll up your sleeves to join us for some Good Green Work? 

Sign up Here to become a Volunteer and receive notifications about upcoming events. 

Our urban trees need our support to stay healthy and resilient during the winter months.

Throughout the fall, we will be watering, mulching and wrapping young trees so they are protected during harsh weather. 

 

Rainwater Harvesting

West Denver community members can apply for a free rain barrel, downspout redirect, or mini-rain garden from now until mid-July!

Los miembros de la comunidad de West Denver pueden solicitar gratuitamente un barril de lluvia, una redirección de bajantes o un minijardín de lluvia desde ahora hasta mediados de julio.

English: Rainwater Harvesting
Spanish: Recogida de agua de lluvia

 

 

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

We're hiring a Program Associate! Click for more details and application process.

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

Read the May 2024 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

Community Forester Trees 101

Trees 101

9am - 1pm   |    The Fleming House, 1510 S Grant Street, Denver CO, 80210

$25 for volunteers, $65 for non-volunteers, prerequisite for all other workshops.

Trees 101 teaches the important basics from which other workshops will draw. Hence, you must attend this workshop before all other workshops. We will cover tree biology and the environmental factors that impact tree growth as well as discuss the benefits of trees and common myths. You will also learn what it means to be a Community Forester or a Tree Steward. You'll find out what the program entails and about the various activities that require highly-skilled volunteers and team leaders.

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.

Community Forester: Planting & Health

Tree Planting & Health

$25 for volunteers, $65 for non-volunteers

9am- 1pm |  Location TBD 

In this class, you'll learn to properly plant balled and burlapped, bare root, and container trees in a safe manner using the concepts of Right Tree, Right Place, Right Way. You'll also become familiar with common tree health issues, disease and pest management, and tree health resources. 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.

Community Forester: Planting & Health

Tree Planting & Health: April 9, 2022

 9am-1pm, Eisenhower Recreation Center 

**$25 for volunteers, $65 for non-volunteers

In this class, you'll learn to properly plant balled and burlapped, bare root, and container trees in a safe manner using the concepts of Right Tree, Right Place, Right Way. You'll also become familiar with common tree health issues, disease and pest management, and tree health resources. Field component included.

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