Bridge Communities Tree Planting
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Bridge Communities Tree Planting

Help us plant 24 trees with Bridge Communities in Glen Ellyn!

By Chicago Region Trees Initiative

Date and time

Saturday, May 10 · 9am - 12pm CDT

Location

561 Pershing Ave

561 Pershing Avenue Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours

Bridge Communities is a dynamic, grassroots, non-profit organization committed to transforming the lives of families facing homelessness through partnering with talented, resourceful individuals and groups in our community. Bridge Communities serves over 100 families every year-- empowering them on their move towards self-sufficiency.

Join us in planting 24 native trees throughout Pershing Ave to increase the neighborhood's tree canopy cover and improve the community green spaces for families.

No experience is necessary and everyone is welcome! We will provide training on how to properly plant and care for trees. As a volunteer, you will work alongside the CRTI team and other fantastic residents and volunteers to help us dig holes, plant trees, mulch, and water.

  • Please wear long pants and close toed shoes
  • Dress for the weather- we will plant rain or shine!
  • Make sure to bring a full water bottle, snack, and sunscreen. We will take care of everything else!


We hope you join us in contributing to the improvement of our local urban forests and making a difference in the community. This event is presented in collaboration with the Village of Glen Ellyn Environmental Commission and Go Green Glen Ellyn.

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Chicago Region Trees Initiative

The Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI) is The Morton Arboretum’s urban and community forestry program, working to improve the health, diversity, and equitable distribution of trees in the Chicago region and throughout Illinois. CRTI partners with and facilitates collaboration among more than 500 organizations in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to inspire tree stewards and build municipal capacity and support for trees, with a focus on environmental equity and disadvantaged communities.