Tree planting at Volgenau Farm

Join The Piedmont Environmental Council for a volunteer tree planting at the Volgenau property in Fauquier County on Wednesday, April 20 – Friday, April 22! Volunteers are needed to help plant around 400 native trees and shrubs to enhance water quality and wildlife habitat. We are seeking 15 planting volunteers per shift on April 20, 21 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904094aaea62ba6fb6-tree2

This volunteer planting event is open to adults 18+ who are comfortable walking through a small stream and a half-mile to the planting site. The terrain is described as rolling to steep hills, however the planting area is relatively flat. No porta-john will be available on site. Cell phone reception is spotty. While you’re welcome to stay as long as you’d like, please arrive at the start of one of the two shifts so we can escort you to the planting site.

Volunteer activities include tree planting, which involves scalping (removing grass with a hoe), digging holes, planting, and pounding wooden stakes.

This event is rain or shine. In the event of dangerous weather, we will reschedule the day’s planting. We will provide all of the necessary tools for planting, extra water, and snacks (no lunch will be provided – please pack your own). Volunteers are encouraged to wear boots or closed-toe shoes and clothing that they’re comfortable getting dirty. Please bring bottled water, sunscreen, bug spray if needed. The terrain is described as rolling to steep hills, however the planting area is relatively flat. No porta-john will be available on site.

Property is located in Hume, Virginia. The property does not have an address, so please paste these coordinates into Google Maps, 38.79107, -77.97655. PEC signage will be present. Park at the barn.

See other tree planting events in April.