EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The City of El Paso is inviting people to help plant trees at three parks this Saturday.

As part of the “915 Tree Keepers Program,” the City is hosting community tree planting events at the following parks:

Tierra Vista Park
14653 Oldenberg Ct.Spanish Castle Park
14601 Ginger Kerrick Ave.E.L. Williams Park
752 Lafayette Dr.

Volunteers are asked to show up at 7:30 a.m. to sign in and receive instructions and materials.

Among the materials provided are: gloves, tools, water, snacks, and tree planting tools.

The City is asking volunteers to wear long pants, long-sleeve shirts and closed-toe shoes.

Underage volunteers can participate, but they will need a permission form signed by a parent or guardian and the parent or guardian must remain at the park with the volunteer during the event.

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The event will go until noon or until all trees are planted (approximately 40).

According to the City, the goal of the 2025-2026 tree planting season is to plan 300 trees.

Volunteers can register in advance through the City of El Paso 915 Tree Keepers Volunteer page.

The City of El Paso’s 915 Tree Keepers Program, in partnership with the Parks and Recreation Department, the Climate and Sustainability Division, and the Community and Human Development Department.

For more information about the 915 Tree Keepers Program, visit ElPasoTexas.gov/Community-And-Human-Development/915-tree-keepers.

To learn more about the Parks and Recreation Department and City parks, visit www.ElPasoTexas.gov/parks.

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