Get Involved
There are many ways to support our work in New Haven—whether you have an hour, a season, or want to stay connected year-round.
Request a Tree
Help grow New Haven’s urban forest by requesting a tree for your streetscape and committing to water it.
Volunteer With Us
Volunteer with a Community Greenspace
- Sign up for a specific volunteer event at a local greenspace site in New Haven.
- Sign up to volunteer to help maintain the Botanical Garden of Healing Dedicated to Victims of Gun Violence on Saturdays from 10-noon (June-July).
Become a Tree Ambassador
- Help find New Haven residents willing to adopt and care for newly planted street trees. Check out the Sign up Genius for special Tree Ambassador events.
- Learn more about the Tree Ambassador program.
Find a Site Near You
- Explore the Greenspace Map to locate the site closest to your home. These groups work weekly throughout June and July and some work year-round. Check out the Sign up Genius to find the times when your local group meets to improve your nearest site.
Support Your Neighborhood
- Join or host a Litter Clean-up event with the City of New Haven.
- Live near a curbside bioswale? Help keep it clean and functioning.
Donate
Support our mission of tree planting, green jobs training, and community-led urban greening.
- Make a gift to URI.
- Give a special donation to support the Botanical Garden of Healing Dedicated to Victims of Gun Violence.
Stay Connected
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Attend Events
- Visit our events page for workshops, guest speakers, and community gatherings
Subscribe to Our Newsletter
- Get updates delivered to your inbox (fewer than one email per week on average)
