How the Trees for Missoula community makes a difference
Being a Trees for Missoula volunteer is not only about the physical work, it’s also about learning. Most of our tree planting and pruning activities take place under the supervision of a certified arborist. Got a question? They’re there to answer and provide guidance. Interested in advocacy? Take a look at our opportunities below!
tree ambassadors program
In the summer of 2024, we will be launching our tree ambassadors program in an effort to connect with community members and ensure an equitable distribution of trees across Missoula’s neighborhoods. To learn more or to volunteer with this program, please email info@treesformissoula.org.
Planting Trees
Every fall, Trees for Missoula volunteers are helping to keep Missoula green by planting bare root trees from the Urban Forest Gravel Bed.
To find out if there is already a tree-planting event scheduled, check the Trees for Missoula calendar.
Do you have a group that is interested in planting trees this fall and would like to plan a tree-planting event? Please fill out the volunteer form.
pruning Trees – Volunteers In Pruning (VIPs) Program
Each fall, Urban Forestry staff trains community volunteers in the skill of formative pruning in exchange for time pruning to help shape Missoula’s youngest trees. During the winter months, trained VIPs prune city trees under the guidance of a certified arborist from the Urban Forestry Division.
If you’re interested in learning this valuable skill and shaping our young city trees, please fill out the volunteer form.
advocating for trees
Tree advocates are champions of trees and do what they can to promote and publicly support the urban forest. If you would like to learn more about advocating for a healthy urban forest and healthy community, please fill out the volunteer form.
stewardship
Tree stewards are responsible for taking care of and protecting trees. Use this website to learn how to plant, prune, water and protect trees.