Tree-planting in central-south Vancouver

Volunteers are needed to plant dozens of large six- to ten-foot-tall 10′ tall trees in central-south Vancouver. Crews led by experienced Friends of Trees crew leaders will head out into the following neighborhoods: Central Park, Columbia River, Dubois Park, Edgewood Park, Ellsworth Springs, Evergreen Highlands, Evergreen Shores, Forest Ridge, Harney Heights, Hudsons Bay, Marrion, North Garrison Heights, Northcrest, Northwood, Riverview, Southcliff and Vancouver Heights. Arrive by 8:45 a.m. Nov. 14 at Immanuel Lutheran Church to sign in and be assigned a planting crew. Planting starts at 9 a.m. Gloves and tools will be provided as will light breakfast snacks and coffee, tea or hot chocolate. Volunteers should dress for the weather with sturdy work shoes or boots. Get details at friendsoftrees.org/event-calendar.