# Trees for Cities volunteer planting days and schools programme

> Volunteer from Trees for Cities (Nonprofit) for United Kingdom.

Official page: https://www.treesforcities.org/get-involved/volunteer
Source: https://treerm.org/residents/programs/trees-for-cities-volunteer-planting-days · Updated 2026-11-08 · Status: Open

**What you get:** Free community tree-planting days, a Tree Watering Champion scheme and summer tree-care events in UK towns and cities

Trees for Cities runs urban planting projects with local communities. Residents can join planting days in parks, streets and estates during the October to March planting season, water newly planted trees near them as a Tree Watering Champion, or attend summer maintenance events. Its Trees for Schools programme (Healthy Playgrounds, Edible Playgrounds, tree planting) works with urban schools, funded by partners.

## Who qualifies

Open to the public; the volunteer page states no age or other restrictions. Planting days are promoted locally, so you are told about events near you. Schools interested in the schools programme contact the team directly.

## How to apply

Join the volunteer mailing list on the website to hear about local planting days, or subscribe to the Tree Times newsletter. Schools email Schools@treesforcities.org.

**When:** Planting season October to March; tree care events in summer

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

> Note: Most planting days are in London and other large English cities; the schools page does not state eligibility criteria or whether new school applications are currently open.

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