Plant and Care for Trees in Fremont and Newark
Urban Forest Friends
About this opportunity
Join a community tree planting or tree care event with Urban Forest Friends, a Tri-City nonprofit that works with the City of Fremont and City of Newark on their Urban Forest Program. Planting season runs October through March; tree care and outreach events happen year round.
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Before you go
Hours form
Confirmed — can sign the physical service-hour form.
How to join
Register with the organization
Student fit
Ages 14+
Last checked
September 24, 2026
Listing status
Verified
Not FUSD approval. Confirm final instructions with the organization.
Schedule and availability
Tree planting events run October through March. Tree care and outreach events happen year round. Individual event dates are posted on the Urban Forest Friends Events page.
Prerequisites
Minimum age 14 for planting volunteers. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water; tools are provided at events.
Register with Urban Forest Friends
Sign up for a specific event through the Events page on the Urban Forest Friends website. Events are currently open to individual members of the public rather than organized groups. Urban Forest Friends confirmed on September 24, 2026 that it can sign school community-service forms at tree-planting events. Bring your school's form. Form signing for tree-care or outreach events has not been confirmed; ask the organizer before volunteering if you need a signed form.
Registration happens through the organization. Volunteen does not reserve or confirm your spot.
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