Windy Ridge Conservation Area

Volunteers will park in the main parking lot at Windy Ridge Conservation Area. Upon parking, please proceed to the gazebo directly east of the parking lot to check in. The planting area is an open field abutting the south boundary of the parking lot, and can be accessed on foot from the parking lot.

Tools: We will have some shovels on site but there may not be enough for every volunteer. Please bring a gardening shovel with you if you have one. 

TD Tree Days events are hosted by municipalities and/or local non-profit organizations specializing in environmental stewardship. They provide the planting expertise, trees and shrubs, and prepare the site for the planting event. TD is thrilled to continue to work alongside these local teams to make these tree planting events a collaborative success every yerar.

When you arrive on site, check-in with your Site Leader(s) and/or Co-Site Leader(s) and receive your gardening gloves. Each event will begin with a welcome from the Site Leader and a planting demonstration. Event duration times vary from approximately 1.5 - 3.5 hours, and volunteers should arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time to check-in.

Volunteers need to be prepared for physical activity including digging, lifting, and planting, and may be asked to do other planting activities such as mulching, securing mulch mats, placing tree guards, invasive species removal, and watering, as well as site clean-up. You will have access to drinking water at the event, and we recommend bringing a refillable water bottle to reduce waste.

Reminder: Revisit this page the morning of your event for any important updates.

1. Appropriate clothing: Events take place rain or shine, so be sure to dress for the weather. Layers provide flexibility in changing conditions and waterproof gear can help keep you dry in the event of rain. A hat and sunglasses might come in handy too!
2. Sturdy footwear: Please wear solid closed-toe footwear. In general, hiking boots work well.
3. Sunscreen & insect repellent: Consider bringing sunscreen and/or insect repellent to the event.
4. Gardening gloves: Gardening gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
5. Reusable water bottle: Stay hydrated! There will be water on site; however, please consider bringing your own refillable water bottle.

Be prepared for wasps and ticks

We're planting in natural areas where wasps and ticks may be present so coming equipped with an understanding of how to stay safer around these bugs is ideal.

Wasps: For stinging insects such as wasps, the CDC has these safety tips should you encounter them. 

Ticks: It’s recommended that event volunteers wear long-sleeved, light-colored shirts and pants that are tucked into socks. Light-colored clothing make ticks easier to spot. Information about ticks can be found on the CDC's website.