Get Involved

Why get Involved

The Park People's work is just as much about the People as it is about the parks and the trees.  The People - the Community - is core to who our organization is, who we serve, and how we work toward our mission. 

And we need our whole community to get involved in creating a healthy, resilient future.

Our Programs

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Denver Digs
Trees

Denver Digs
Trees

Free and low cost trees for your home, business, nonprofit, or school!

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Mile High Tree Champions

Mile High Tree Champions

Bring your team together to plant trees at one of Denver’s parks, schools, nonprofits, or affordable housing communities.

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Community
Forester

Community
Forester

Take a workshop, find a tree team near you, check out community greening resources.

TreeForce

Get started on your career in the trees as a pre-apprentice.

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Park Legacy

Park Legacy

Celebrate loved ones or milestones with a tribute tree or paver in one of Denver's parks.

Volunteer Your Time

We're more than just shovels and pruning shears! Whether you're looking to support our work as an individual or a team, in the office or in the field, check out all the ways you can become a Park Person

Partner

Join a network of professionals working to support and grow Denver's Urban Forest.

More Ways to Make a Difference

Want to support our work beyond a one-time donation?
From monthly giving to in-kind donations, there are many ways to help grow a greener Denver.
Every gift, big or small, moves us forward.

Community Resources Hub

Got a question, idea, or looking for resources to complete a project?
We (may) have answers - our Community Resources page is chock full of information on growing trees, harvesting rainwater, and creating beautiful sustainable landscapes, including contact information for our arborist.

Tree Planting Guide

A tree is most vulnerable during its first few years after transplant. Support your young tree’s health and survival with...

Front Range Tree Recommendation

This list is intended to assist those involved in the selecting of trees, with the ultimate goal of a healthy,...

Be A Smart Ash

The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive beetle that threatens to kill 15% of Denver’s trees – some 330,000...

CASR CheatSheet

One‑page PDF of local conservation and sustainability programs.

Our Blog: Stumped

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February 12, 2025

Arborist’s Corner: Show Us Your Root Flare

Show Us Your Flare! When it comes to planting, you’ll hear us at The Park People talk a lot about...
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June 5, 2024

Arborist’s Corner: The Importance of Biodiversity in the Landscape

What is biodiversity? Simply put, biodiversity refers to the number and variety of species in an area. When we talk...
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May 13, 2024

Denver Water: Working To Protect Customers Today And Tomorrow

Since Denver voters created Denver Water in 1918, the state’s largest water provider has grown to serve 1.5 million people,...
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