The City of Duluth is re-launching reLEAF Duluth, which engages citizens in Duluth’s community forest. With reLEAF Duluth you will be able to help your community’s trees.
You’re invited to:
*Plant trees in areas where ash trees were removed due to EAB infestation.
*Water newly planted trees to ensure their health and vitality.
*Learn about pruning techniques and help newly planted trees by pruning for safety and aesthetics.
*Learn what to look for in unhealthy or risky trees to help the City track failing and unhealthy trees in our Urban Forest.
Register here (be sure to change the calendar to February to find it):http://www.duluthmn.gov/parks/volunteer/volunteer-calendar
reLEAF Duluth’s upcoming training is on Friday, February 15 (6:30-8:30pm) and Saturday, February 16 (9am-12pm). Trainings will be hosted at Pinewood-Duluth, Inc. at 1102 East 4th Street, Duluth, MN 55805.
Volunteers should
– plan to attend both days of training
– be at 16+ years old (youth under 16 will need to attend with an adult guardian)
The reLEAF Duluth program is funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and the Forest Service.
Contact Clark Christenson, City Forester, at cchristenson@duluthmn.gov or Cheryl Skafte, Volunteer Coordinator, at cskafte@duluthmn.gov for more information.
