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Volunteer: Whitehurst Community Tree Planting
December 3, 2016 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Situated between Foggy Bottom and Georgetown, you might not even notice this area until now! We will be planting 50 shade trees to create a vegetated buffer along the Whitehurst Freeway.
Requirements
All volunteers must sign a completed Volunteer Waiver Form before participating. Please bring a completed waiver to the event to expedite the registration process. Waivers will be available onsite in the event you forget.
Youth under 18 years of age must have their parent or legal guardian sign a Parental Consent Form and be supervised by an adult at all times.
Advance registration is required; space is limited. If your plans change prior to the event, please update your registration status so we can secure the necessary number of volunteers.
Be present for and actively listening to the tool safety demonstration at the start of the event. Registration opens a half hour before the indicated start time.
Dress comfortably and appropriate for the weather. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Group Registration
If you represent a group (5+ people), complete the Group Volunteer Information Form and we will contact you to discuss potential volunteer opportunities.
Meals
Volunteers are welcomed in the morning with light breakfast fare and treated to a celebratory lunch at the conclusion. Indicate dietary restrictions during the online registration process. Drinking water is available throughout the event.
Getting There
Public Transportation: The Foggy Bottom – GWU Metro stop is about .8 miles from our meeting location. The meeting location can be accessed by the 30N, 31, 33 and D5 Metrobus line.
Parking: Street parking can be found on Pennsylvania Ave NW and nearby streets.
Bike Parking: Bikes can be locked to nearby signs.
Support Casey Trees
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