Join us as we plant trees and shrubs along the Red River!
Moorhead: Tuesday, May 19 from noon – 4 pm
Fargo: Wednesday, September 23 from noon – 6:30 pm
Development and cultural practices have prevented natural regeneration of trees along the banks of the river. Planting trees in key areas along the Red creates a buffer to maintain riverbank stability, encourage the growth of native plants, improve water quality, and provide habitat for river wildlife. Trees reduce air pollution, cool the atmosphere, prevent soil erosion ease the severity of floods and decrease maintenance costs of roads and parking areas.
Volunteers will dig holes, plant, mulch and water. Short trainings will be held throughout the event.
For safety reasons, we ask that one adult is present for every five youth K-8.
Project partners include: City of Moorhead, City of Fargo, Fargo Park District, River Keepers, Cass County Soil Conservation District.
