EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 The City of El Paso is inviting people to help plant trees at three parks this Saturday. <\/p>\n
As part of the “915 Tree Keepers Program,” the City is hosting community tree planting events at the following parks:<\/p>\n
Tierra Vista Park
14653 Oldenberg Ct.Spanish Castle Park
14601 Ginger Kerrick Ave.E.L. Williams Park
752 Lafayette Dr.<\/p>\n
Volunteers are asked to show up at 7:30 a.m. to sign in and receive instructions and materials. <\/p>\n
Among the materials provided are: gloves, tools, water, snacks, and tree planting tools. <\/p>\n
The City is asking volunteers to wear long pants, long-sleeve shirts and closed-toe shoes. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
RECOMMENDED: Chihuahuas unveil El Paso Matachines as new Copa de la Diversi\u00f3n identity<\/a><\/p>\n The event will go until noon or until all trees are planted (approximately 40). <\/p>\n According to the City, the goal of the 2025-2026 tree planting season is to plan 300 trees. <\/p>\n Volunteers can register in advance through the City of El Paso 915 Tree Keepers Volunteer page<\/a>. <\/p>\n The City of El Paso\u2019s 915 Tree Keepers Program, in partnership with the Parks and Recreation Department, the Climate and Sustainability Division, and the Community and Human Development Department.<\/p>\n For more information about the 915 Tree Keepers Program, visit ElPasoTexas.gov\/Community-And-Human-Development\/915-tree-keepers<\/a>. <\/p>\n To learn more about the Parks and Recreation Department and City parks, visit www.ElPasoTexas.gov\/parks<\/a>.<\/p>\n RECOMMENDED: El Paso seeks $2.4M in federal funding for proposed Downtown Deck Plaza project<\/a><\/p>\n