Green Valley Community Park Volunteer Tree Planting Day
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Help the South Fork of the New River recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene by volunteering for a native tree planting at Green Valley Community Park on Saturday, January 17, 2026!
This volunteer event, co-sponsored by Trout Unlimited, the New River Conservancy, the NC Wildlife Federation’s High Country Wild Chapter, NC Works, Mountain True and the Upper New Riverkeeper is made possible thanks to support from the Truist Charitable Fund and the Arbor Day Foundation.
Trout Unlimited has planted and distributed more than 3,500 trees in areas impacted by Hurricane Helene, and will plant and distribute more than 10,000 additional trees in 2026. The Arbor Day Foundation’s Community Tree Recovery program, aims to replace trees in communities affected by natural disasters throughout the United States. The program has helped distribute more than 5.3 million trees since its inception in 2005. Working with Trout Unlimited,
The planting will help restore streambanks damaged by flooding, reduce erosion and enhance habitat for local wildlife.
What to Bring:
- Wear warm clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
- Rubber boots or sturdy shoes
- Work gloves, shovels, and garden shears, if available
- Water and snacks
