SIGN UP WITH POLK COUNTY CONSERVATION: https://polkcountyiowa.volunteermatters.org/project-catalog/117 SHIFT 2 IS LUNCH NOT WORKING PLEASE DON'T SIGN UP FOR SHIFT 2!!! Be a part of planting 1000 tree seedlings at Fort Des Moines Park this April as we celebrate Earth Day all month long! Volunteers will make a positive impact by planting tree seedlings within Fort Des Moines Park where recent restoration efforts have focused on bringing back the native forest habitat. In 2023/2024, fifty acres of invasive species were removed from this area of degraded timber. In summer 2024, over 200 goats grazed the area to further get rid of and naturally manage invasive species. After the success of these efforts we are ready for next steps to help bring back valuable native trees to restore this local ecosystem. Volunteers at these events will be taught about the benefits of native trees, how to properly plant trees, and how their efforts further our restoration goals at Fort Des Moines Park. Volunteers are encouraged to sign up for shifts that best fit their schedule. We understand schedules may not perfectly align - volunteers are welcome to come and go as needed. Upcoming Dates: Friday, April 18th @ 9am to 12pm & 1pm to 3pm Saturday, April 19th @ 9am to 12pm & 1pm to 3pm Tuesday, April 22nd @ 10am to 12pm & 1pm to 4pm & 4pm to 7pm Wednesday, April 23rd @ 1pm to 3pm Thursday, April 24th @ 9am to 12pm & 1pm to 4pm & 4pm to 7pm Friday, April 25th @ 9am to 12pm & 1pm to 3pm Volunteers should meet at Shelter #1 7200 SE 5th St Des Moines, Iowa 50315