TreeFolks Blanco River Reforestation Planting Season In Full Swing

Austin, TX – TreeFolks in partnership with Hays County welcomes volunteers to plant seedlings along the Blanco River near Wimberley.

These community tree planting events are part of TreeFolks’ Blanco Reforestation Program which accelerates recovery of the riparian zones — the river bank ecosystem — by providing comprehensive reforestation services to landowners affected by the 2015 Memorial Day floods.  

Volunteers Wanted

TreeFolks will plant over 55,000 seedlings this winter to provide important environmental benefits to the Hays County community and to help restore the beautiful Blanco River ecosystem.  

Volunteers are wanted. No previous experience is required. For details, please visit TreeFolks’ webpage http://www.treefolks.org/volunteer/ Scroll down to ‘Blanco Reforestation’ and click to register to volunteer on any or all of the following planting dates:

Saturday, Dec. 17, 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Saturday, Jan. 21, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Friday, Jan. 27, 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Thursday, Feb. 9, 10:00 – AM – 1:00 PM

“Tree planting is an uplifting outdoors experience throughout the cold season months,” said Thaïs Perkins, TreeFolks’ Executive Director. “Trees provide ecosystems services such as stabilizing the soil to prevent erosion, cooling the atmosphere, and building the banks of rivers and streams. By doing your part to restore the environment, you also have the opportunity to connect with neighbors and build a resilient community together.”

Mark your calendars! We look forward to seeing you down by the riverside!

Our Mission: TreeFolks empowers Central Texans to build stronger communities through planting and caring for trees.