Trees Medford is getting ready to bring Medford’s first Miyawaki mini-forest to life at Tufts Park! While the saplings will be planted this fall, the most critical work begins now.

They are holding a community site preparation day to transform the soil. By introducing organic matter, decompacting the ground, and adding biochar and a mulch layer now, we are giving beneficial fungi and bacteria a head start to build a healthy soil ecosystem over the summer. This ensures our 300 future trees have the best possible environment to thrive.

Whether you’re ready to man a wheelbarrow or help with volunteer check-in, we need your help to make this project a success.

Volunteer Shifts & Roles
You can sign up for a maximum of two shifts. We target critical volunteer numbers per shift, filling these as people sign up. We'll let you know which shift(s) you received before the event. Below are the shift windows, but the shifts themselves are 2 hours (except for fence crew, which is 3 hours). 

8 AM – 10 AM | Setup Crew: Staging equipment, tables, and tents; marking safety areas.
9 AM – 1 PM | Site Prep: Moving soil amendments via wheelbarrow, shoveling, and raking.
10 AM – 4 PM | Tabling & Safety: Sign-in assistance, hydration station management, and waiver tracking.
1 PM – 4 PM | Fence Crew: Erecting the 140-linear-foot perimeter fence.
4 PM – 6 PM | Breakdown: Site clean-up and equipment packing.

What to Know Before You Go
• Waivers: All volunteers are required to sign a liability waiver to participate.
• Attire & Safety: Volunteers for Site Prep and Fence Crew MUST wear long pants, sturdy work boots, and PPE (safety glasses/gloves).
• Age Requirements: Volunteers under 18 are limited to Tabling and Coordination roles and must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

Thank you for helping us grow a greener Medford!