# Volunteer Tree Plantings and Citizen Forester Program

> Volunteer from The Greening of Detroit (Nonprofit) for Detroit, MI, United States.

Official page: https://www.greeningofdetroit.com/events
Source: https://treerm.org/residents/programs/greening-of-detroit-volunteer-tree-plantings · Updated 2026-11-08 · Status: Seasonal

**What you get:** Free spots at neighborhood tree-planting days in Detroit, Highland Park and Hamtramck; tools, gloves and training provided

The Greening of Detroit has planted trees in Detroit, Highland Park and Hamtramck since 1989 and runs volunteer planting days each spring and fall. Residents sign up for individual events through Eventbrite links on the events page. Experienced volunteers age 18 and up can apply to the Citizen Forester program to lead groups of up to 20 planters.

## Who qualifies

Open to the public; wear closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather. Citizen Forester candidates should be 18 or older, have volunteered in Detroit before, and commit to at least three plantings (12 hours) per year.

## How to apply

Pick an event on greeningofdetroit.com/events and register through its Eventbrite link. Citizen Forester applications are on greeningofdetroit.com/citizen-foresters; the next training listed was Saturday, September 26, 2026. Questions: ella@greeningofdetroit.com. Groups wanting trees in their community can ask about the Community Tree Planting Application at 313-237-8733 or info@greeningofdetroit.com.

**When:** Spring (March-May) and fall (September-November); the fall 2026 calendar ran October 1 through November 19

**For:** Renters, Homeowners, Community groups

> Note: The organization does not describe a free-tree giveaway for individual yards; residents get trees through neighborhood planting projects or volunteer days.

Delivered with The Greening of Detroit: https://treerm.org/org/the-greening-of-detroit.md