Find Your Flare! Preparing Young Trees for Planting (Round 2)
Wednesday, October 22 2025
One of the best ways to ensure a healthy, long-lived tree is to uncover the root flare before planting. Help us pull back soil on hundreds of trees before we give them away this fall.
Don't know what a root flare is? No problem. We will show you exactly what we are looking for and why it is so important.
What to Expect:
-Work requires digging in soil, bending, crouching and lifting.
-Sharp tools, like soil knives and pruners, will be used.
-Snacks will be provided. Please bring a reusable water bottle.
-Dress for the weather all work will be outside.
-Wear closed toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
-All tools and gloves will be provided.
Where:
The work location will be next to the Mt. Tabor Community Garden near SE Lincoln & 64th Ave. A Map will be sent ahead of the event.
When: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 from 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm
We know Wednesday schedules can be complicated - it's ok if you can't make it right at 2:30pm! We will have a demonstration at 2:30pm and again at 4:00pm.
Contact the event organizers: Marissa Richerson