Get Involved: Parks - Urban Forest Ambassadors
Urban Forest Ambassadors
- Description:
The City of Fort Collins Forestry Division maintains over 60,000 trees on public property along streets, and in parks, cemeteries, golf courses and other City facilities. The City is seeking Urban Forest Ambassadors to assist with updating inventory data, performing urban forest health assessments, tree planting events, small tree pruning, and engaging the community in spreading the value and importance of our community’s urban forest! If you feel trees are important in the community, please join us.
- Responsibilities & Activities:
- Tree inventory (training will be provided)
- Community outreach and advocacy
- Tree planting events
- Arbor Day youth education
- Small tree pruning (training will be provided)
- Tree related educational programs
- Members will learn about trees and their importance in the urban forest
- Industry field trips
- Time Commitment:
- Quarterly meetings
- Tree inventory can be done on a flexible schedule
- Pruning Friday mornings spring and fall
- Other optional group activities
- Interests:
- Sports and Recreation - Sustainability, Field Work - Environment, Field Work - Outdoor Skills