EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the City of El Paso 915 Tree Keepers Program will host a community tree planting event this weekend in South-Central El Paso.
The event will be at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 at Modesto Gomez Park, 4600 Edna Ave.
Community members are invited to volunteer and help plant 40 trees until noon or until all trees are planted. Volunteers are encouraged to arrive at 7:30 a.m. to sign in and receive instructions and materials.
Gloves, tools, water, light snacks, and all tree-planting supplies will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to wear long pants, long-sleeve shirts, and closed-toe shoes. Walk-ups are welcome, or participants may register online through the City of El Paso 915 Tree Keepers Volunteer page.
“The 915 Tree Keepers Program helps increase tree equity across El Paso by reducing heat, improving air quality, and beautifying neighborhoods,” Climate Program Manager Dora Hernandez said. “By planting trees alongside residents, we’re strengthening community connections and encouraging local stewardship.”
The 915 Tree Keepers Program is a collaborative partnership among the City’s Climate, Sustainability, and Energy team in Strategic and Legislative Affairs; Neighborhood Services in Community and Human Development; City Parks; and community volunteers.
Planting trees provides lasting benefits for neighborhoods, including improved air and water quality, increased shade, support for biodiversity, and enhanced overall community well-being. The program’s goal is to plant 300 trees during the 2025-2026 planting season.
For more information about the 915 Tree Keepers Program, click here.
To learn more about the Parks and Recreation Department and City parks, click here.
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