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Tree Seed Processing - Activate Good Family Volunteer Day
Join We Plant it Forward and help lead our volunteers in processing tree seeds!
Help We Plant it Forward run our tree seed processing station at Activate Good Family Volunteer Day!
As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to raise awareness of the many benefits of trees, promote tree planting, grow our tree canopy, and create both a healthier environment and a happier community!
What you’ll do:
Volunteers will help We Plant it Forward staff prepare for the tree seed processing event, which includes setting up the station.
After setting up, volunteers will help guide others in processing native tree seeds to get them ready for planting. Once processed, the seeds will be donated to Project Pando, a local tree nursery, where they will be grown and given out for planting in our community!
Finally, at the end of the event, volunteers will help take down the station and pack the car.
There are 2 shifts available:
Morning shift: 8:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Afternoon shift: 12:15 PM – 2:45 PM
World Conservation Day
Join the communities around the globe in celebration of
World Conservation Day!
World Conservation Day, observed annually on July 28, is a global reminder of the importance of protecting our planet’s natural resources like water, air, and soil. It encourages everyone to take small steps toward a healthier environment for future generations.
Reunión mensual de voluntarios
Open to the public:
We Plant it Forward invites you to join us for our monthly volunteer meeting!
Join We Plant it Forward staff and board members at our monthly volunteer meeting.
Volunteers—and anyone interested!—are encouraged to attend the meeting. This is the perfect opportunity to spread awareness and forge a sense of community purpose around the benefits of trees and environmental sustainability!
Looking for the meeting link? Click here to join on Google Meet!
Arbor Day Festival Planning Committee 2026
Help We Plant it Forward bring a fun environmental festival to Raleigh!
The Raleigh Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebration is an opportunity to spread awareness and forge a sense of community purpose around the benefits of trees and environmental sustainability. Supporting a healthier natural environment leads to healthier and happier people!
Volunteers are encouraged to join We Plant it Forward staff and board members as we begin to plan for the 2026 Raleigh Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebration!
What you’ll do:
As a volunteer, you’ll attend weekly meetings with We Plant it Forward staff and board members.
Between meetings, volunteers will have the opportunity to sign up for tasks, all critical to planning the festival, including:
Planning environmental demonstrations
Developing a trivia game
Securing sponsorship
Assisting with impact measurements
…and more!
Tree Giveaway - Millbank Community Resource Fair
Volunteer with We Plant it Forward and give away free trees!
Help We Plant it Forward run our tree giveaway table at the Millbank Community Resource Fair!
As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to raise awareness of the many benefits of trees, promote tree planting, grow our tree canopy, and create both a healthier environment and a happier community!
What you’ll do:
Volunteers will help We Plant it Forward staff prepare for the tree giveaway, which includes putting up the tent, setting up the table, and laying out the materials.
After setting up, volunteers will run the tree giveaway, giving out free trees, and keeping inventory along the way.
Finally, at the end of the tree giveaway, volunteers will help take down the tent, table, and materials, and pack the car.
Celebrate trees with us on October 25, 2025!
Tree Seedling Prep for Tree Giveaway - Millbank Community Resource Fair
Tree Seedling Prep
Help us prepare for an upcoming tree giveaway at the Millbank Community Resource Fair! At the Tree Seedling Prep, volunteers prepare tree seedlings, help pack the truck, and organize educational materials for the giveaway!
To register for this event, visit the Activate Good page by clicking the button below, then choose the October 24, 2025 time slot under the “Additional Times” dropdown menu.
Tree Giveaway - Chavis Park
Volunteer with We Plant it Forward and give away free trees!
Help We Plant it Forward run our tree giveaway table at Chavis Park for Crosby Community Day!
As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to raise awareness of the many benefits of trees, promote tree planting, grow our tree canopy, and create both a healthier environment and a happier community!
What you’ll do:
Volunteers will help We Plant it Forward staff prepare for the tree giveaway, which includes putting up the tent, setting up the table, and laying out the materials.
After setting up, volunteers will run the tree giveaway, giving out free trees, and keeping inventory along the way.
Finally, at the end of the tree giveaway, volunteers will help take down the tent, table, and materials, and pack the car.
Celebrate trees with us on October 11, 2025!
Tree Seedling Prep for Tree Giveaway - Crosby Community Day
Tree Seedling Prep
Help us prepare for an upcoming tree giveaway at Crosby Community Day! At the Tree Seedling Prep, volunteers prepare tree seedlings, help pack the truck, and organize educational materials for the giveaway!
Monthly Volunteer Social
Open to the public:
We Plant it Forward invites you to join us for a monthly volunteer social!
Join We Plant it Forward staff and board members at our monthly volunteer meeting.
Volunteers—and anyone interested!—are encouraged to attend the meeting. This is the perfect opportunity to spread awareness and forge a sense of community purpose around the benefits of trees and environmental sustainability!
This event will be in person!
Environmental Education Booth - Kids in Nature
Volunteer with We Plant it Forward in celebration of environmental education!
Help We Plant it Forward run our environmental education booth at Kids in Nature!
As a volunteer, your efforts will inspire children and adults to appreciate the benefits of trees and foster a love of nature!
What you’ll do:
Volunteers will help We Plant it Forward staff set up a tent, a table, and other materials.
After setting up, volunteers will run hands-on environmental education activities, engaging with children and families throughout the day!
Finally, at the end of the event, volunteers will help take down the tent, table, and materials, and pack the car.
Celebrate nature with us on October 4, 2025!
Tree Giveaway - NCSU HR Conference
Volunteer with We Plant it Forward and give away free trees!
Help We Plant it Forward run our tree giveaway table at the NCSU HR Conference!
As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to raise awareness of the many benefits of trees, promote tree planting, grow our tree canopy, and create both a healthier environment and a happier community!
What you’ll do:
Volunteers will help We Plant it Forward staff prepare for the tree giveaway, which includes putting up the tent, setting up the table, and laying out the materials.
After setting up, volunteers will run the tree giveaway, giving out free trees, and keeping inventory along the way.
Finally, at the end of the tree giveaway, volunteers will help take down the tent, table, and materials, and pack the car.
Celebrate trees with us on September 24, 2025!
Native Tree Seed Collection - Beech Bluff County Park
Collect and donate
native tree seeds!
Join us on Sunday, September 21, as we collect native tree seeds at Beech Bluff County Park!
At this event, volunteers will have the opportunity to collect native tree seeds throughout the park, with the guidance and support of a leader experienced in tree identification. You’ll learn how to determine which seeds are ready to collect, as well as the best methods for collection.
All seeds will be donated to a local tree nursery. After we finish collecting the native tree seeds, volunteers will also help prepare the seeds for planting at the nursery!
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about native tree seeds, and help make a difference in your community!
Native Tree Seed Collection - Brumley Family Nature Preserve
Collect and donate
native tree seeds!
Join us on Sunday, September 14, as we collect native tree seeds at Brumley Family Nature Preserve!
At this event, volunteers will have the opportunity to collect native tree seeds throughout the park, with the guidance and support of a leader experienced in tree identification. You’ll learn how to determine which seeds are ready to collect, as well as the best methods for collection.
All seeds will be donated to a local tree nursery. After we finish collecting the native tree seeds, volunteers will also help prepare the seeds for planting at the nursery!
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about native tree seeds, and help make a difference in your community!
Tree Giveaway - Community Health Fair
Volunteer with We Plant it Forward and give away free trees!
Help We Plant it Forward run our tree giveaway table at the Community Health Fair!
As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to raise awareness of the many benefits of trees, promote tree planting, grow our tree canopy, and create both a healthier environment and a happier community!
What you’ll do:
Volunteers will help We Plant it Forward staff prepare for the tree giveaway, which includes putting up the tent, setting up the table, and laying out the materials.
After setting up, volunteers will run the tree giveaway, giving out free trees, and keeping inventory along the way.
Finally, at the end of the tree giveaway, volunteers will help take down the tent, table, and materials, and pack the car.
Celebrate trees with us on September 13, 2025!
Native Tree Seed Collection - Lake Crabtree County Park
Collect and donate
native tree seeds!
Join us on Friday, September 12, as we collect native tree seeds at Lake Crabtree County Park!
At this event, volunteers will have the opportunity to collect native tree seeds throughout the park, with the guidance and support of a leader experienced in tree identification. You’ll learn how to determine which seeds are ready to collect, as well as the best methods for collection.
All seeds will be donated to a local tree nursery. After we finish collecting the native tree seeds, volunteers will also help prepare the seeds for planting at the nursery!
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about native tree seeds, and help make a difference in your community!
Arbor Day Festival Planning Committee 2026
Help We Plant it Forward bring a fun environmental festival to Raleigh!
The Raleigh Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebration is an opportunity to spread awareness and forge a sense of community purpose around the benefits of trees and environmental sustainability. Supporting a healthier natural environment leads to healthier and happier people!
Volunteers are encouraged to join We Plant it Forward staff and board members as we begin to plan for the 2026 Raleigh Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebration!
What you’ll do:
As a volunteer, you’ll attend weekly meetings with We Plant it Forward staff and board members.
Between meetings, volunteers will have the opportunity to sign up for tasks, all critical to planning the festival, including:
Planning environmental demonstrations
Developing a trivia game
Securing sponsorship
Assisting with impact measurements
…and more!
Reunión mensual de voluntarios
Open to the public:
We Plant it Forward invites you to join us for our monthly volunteer meeting!
Join We Plant it Forward staff and board members at our monthly volunteer meeting.
Volunteers—and anyone interested!—are encouraged to attend the meeting. This is the perfect opportunity to spread awareness and forge a sense of community purpose around the benefits of trees and environmental sustainability!
Looking for the meeting link? Click here to join on Google Meet!
Trees for Wildlife™ Month
September is
Trees for Wildlife™ Month!
Observed annually throughout the month of September, the National Wildlife Federation’s Trees for Wildlife™ is a nationwide program that celebrates the importance of native trees by “providing free or subsidized native tree seedlings to partners across the country who plant them through local habitat restoration projects or distribute them at community tree giveaway events.”
To learn more about Trees for Wildlife™ and how to get involved, visit their website by clicking the button below!
Native Tree Seed Collection - Lake Crabtree County Park (Day 2)
Collect and donate
native tree seeds!
Join us on Saturday, August 30, as we collect native tree seeds at Lake Crabtree County Park at their 286 property!
At this event, volunteers will have the opportunity to collect native tree seeds throughout the park, with the guidance and support of a leader experienced in tree identification. You’ll learn how to determine which seeds are ready to collect, as well as the best methods for collection.
All seeds will be donated to a local tree nursery. After we finish collecting the native tree seeds, volunteers will also help prepare the seeds for planting at the nursery!
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about native tree seeds, and help make a difference in your community!
Native Tree Seed Collection - Lake Crabtree County Park (Day 1)
Collect and donate
native tree seeds!
Join us on Friday, August 29, as we collect native tree seeds at Lake Crabtree County Park!
At this event, volunteers will have the opportunity to collect native tree seeds throughout the park, with the guidance and support of a leader experienced in tree identification. You’ll learn how to determine which seeds are ready to collect, as well as the best methods for collection.
All seeds will be donated to a local tree nursery. After we finish collecting the native tree seeds, volunteers will also help prepare the seeds for planting at the nursery!
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about native tree seeds, and help make a difference in your community!
Tree Giveaway - Mud Day
Volunteer with We Plant it Forward and give away free trees!
Help We Plant it Forward run our tree giveaway table at the Annual Mud Day Festival!
As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to raise awareness of the many benefits of trees, promote tree planting, grow our tree canopy, and create both a healthier environment and a happier community!
What you’ll do:
Volunteers will help We Plant it Forward staff prepare for the tree giveaway, which includes putting up the tent, setting up the table, and laying out the materials.
After setting up, volunteers will run the tree giveaway, giving out free trees, and keeping inventory along the way.
Finally, at the end of the tree giveaway, volunteers will help take down the tent, table, and materials, and pack the car.
Celebrate trees with us on August 16, 2025!
Tree Seedling Prep for Tree Giveaway - Mud Day
Tree Seedling Prep
Help us prepare for an upcoming tree giveaway at Mud Day! At the Tree Seedling Prep, volunteers prepare tree seedlings, help pack the truck, and organize educational materials for the giveaway!
Arbor Day Festival Planning Committee 2026
Help We Plant it Forward bring a fun environmental festival to Raleigh!
The Raleigh Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebration is an opportunity to spread awareness and forge a sense of community purpose around the benefits of trees and environmental sustainability. Supporting a healthier natural environment leads to healthier and happier people!
Volunteers are encouraged to join We Plant it Forward staff and board members as we begin to plan for the 2026 Raleigh Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebration!
What you’ll do:
As a volunteer, you’ll attend weekly meetings with We Plant it Forward staff and board members.
Between meetings, volunteers will have the opportunity to sign up for tasks, all critical to planning the festival, including:
Planning environmental demonstrations
Developing a trivia game
Securing sponsorship
Assisting with impact measurements
…and more!
Reunión mensual de voluntarios
Open to the public:
We Plant it Forward invites you to join us for our monthly volunteer meeting!
Join We Plant it Forward staff and board members at our monthly volunteer meeting.
Volunteers—and anyone interested!—are encouraged to attend the meeting. This is the perfect opportunity to spread awareness and forge a sense of community purpose around the benefits of trees and environmental sustainability!
Looking for the meeting link? Click here to join on Google Meet!
World Conservation Day
Join the communities around the globe in celebration of
World Conservation Day!
World Conservation Day, observed annually on July 28, is a global reminder of the importance of protecting our planet’s natural resources like water, air, and soil. It encourages everyone to take small steps toward a healthier environment for future generations.
Reunión mensual de voluntarios
Open to the public:
We Plant it Forward invites you to join us for our monthly volunteer meeting!
Join We Plant it Forward staff and board members at our monthly volunteer meeting.
Volunteers—and anyone interested!—are encouraged to attend the meeting. This is the perfect opportunity to spread awareness and forge a sense of community purpose around the benefits of trees and environmental sustainability!
Looking for the meeting link? Click here to join on Google Meet!
Arbor Day Festival Planning Committee 2026
Help We Plant it Forward bring a fun environmental festival to Raleigh!
The Raleigh Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebration is an opportunity to spread awareness and forge a sense of community purpose around the benefits of trees and environmental sustainability. Supporting a healthier natural environment leads to healthier and happier people!
Volunteers are encouraged to join We Plant it Forward staff and board members as we begin to plan for the 2026 Raleigh Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebration!
What you’ll do:
As a volunteer, you’ll attend weekly meetings with We Plant it Forward staff and board members.
Between meetings, volunteers will have the opportunity to sign up for tasks, all critical to planning the festival, including:
Planning environmental demonstrations
Developing a trivia game
Securing sponsorship
Assisting with impact measurements
…and more!
City of Raleigh Public Input on Trees Survey
Make your voice heard!
Looking for a way to make an impact? By filling out the City of Raleigh’s Community Conversation on Trees survey, you’ll ensure your voice is heard in the city’s Comprehensive Plan.
Tree Giveaway - Rolling Together Resource Fair
Volunteer with We Plant it Forward to help give away free trees!
Help We Plant it Forward run our tree giveaway table!
As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to raise awareness of the many benefits of trees, promote tree planting, grow our tree canopy, and create both a healthier environment and a happier community!
What you’ll do:
Volunteers will help We Plant it Forward staff prepare for the tree giveaway, which includes putting up the tent, setting up the table, and laying out the materials.
After setting up, volunteers will run the tree giveaway, giving out free trees, and keeping inventory along the way.
Finally, at the end of the tree giveaway, volunteers will help take down the tent, table, and materials, and pack the car.
Tree Giveaway - Bee Day, KDB
Volunteer with We Plant it Forward and give away free trees in celebration of pollinators!
Help We Plant it Forward run our tree giveaway table at the Keep Durham Beautiful Bee Fest at Durham Central Park for Pollinator Week!
As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to raise awareness of the many benefits of trees, promote tree planting, grow our tree canopy, and create both a healthier environment and a happier community!
What you’ll do:
Volunteers will help We Plant it Forward staff prepare for the tree giveaway, which includes putting up the tent, setting up the table, and laying out the materials.
After setting up, volunteers will run the tree giveaway, giving out free trees, and keeping inventory along the way.
Finally, at the end of the tree giveaway, volunteers will help take down the tent, table, and materials, and pack the car.
Celebrate trees and pollinators with us on June 21, 2025!
Pollinator Week
Celebrate Pollinator Week!
“Pollinator Week is an annual celebration in support of pollinator health that was initiated and is managed by Pollinator Partnership. It is a time to raise awareness for pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. The great thing about Pollinator Week is that you can celebrate and get involved any way you like!”
Tree Giveaway - Pollinator Festival
Volunteer with We Plant it Forward and give away free trees in celebration of pollinators!
Help We Plant it Forward run our tree giveaway table!
As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to raise awareness of the many benefits of trees, promote tree planting, grow our tree canopy, and create both a healthier environment and a happier community!
What you’ll do:
Volunteers will help We Plant it Forward staff prepare for the tree giveaway, which includes putting up the tent, setting up the table, and laying out the materials.
After setting up, volunteers will run the tree giveaway, giving out free trees, and keeping inventory along the way.
Finally, at the end of the tree giveaway, volunteers will help take down the tent, table, and materials, and pack the car.
This opportunity requires a 5-hour commitment!