CLICK HERE to sign up as a volunteer
The success of Friends of the Urban Forest depends
on the participation of volunteers and we would be happy to
have you join in whatever capacity you wish. We offer many
volunteer opportunities to enhance the urban forest and care
for San Francisco trees. Through volunteering you will learn
hands-on skills such as tree I.D., proper planting and pruning
techniques, plus form connections with community members and
their trees.
Our neighborhood tree plantings are a great way to get involved
and be introduced to FUF. Volunteers meet at 9 a.m. for a
planting demonstration and then split into groups with a Planting
Leader. About 40 street trees are planted every Saturday with
the help of residents and volunteers. The planting is finished
around noon with a potluck lunch hosted by the neighbors,
and volunteers are encouraged to attend as the lunch is a
way to thank volunteers for their time.
Friends of the Urban Forest was started in 1981
by a small group of citizens (volunteers just like yourself!)
who believed that our community would be a healthier and more
hospitable place by the presence of more trees. FUF has planted
over 35,000 trees and we couldn’t have done it without
the help of volunteers.
No experience is necessary to participate. We
provide the tools and instruction. See how individuals
and groups can help as volunteers.
