The Hudson Estuary Trees for Tribs program will kick off the spring planting season with a “Potting Up” event in celebration of Arbor Day on Friday, April 29.

Volunteers are welcome to join Department of Environmental Conservation Estuary Program staff in potting up thousands of bare-root seedlings that will be used in the Trees for Tribs program.

“These plantings are important tools to stabilize streambanks, reduce erosion and water pollution, slow flood waters, and provide habitat for fish and wildlife,” said DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos in a release about the event. 

Trees for Tribs plantings will take place throughout the Hudson Valley in May and June. Municipalities, environmental organizations, land trusts, watershed groups, and schools participate and volunteer.

All ages are welcome, but younger volunteers must be accompanied by an adult. On-site training is provided.

For information about Hudson Estuary Trees for Tribs planting sites and volunteer opportunities, please visit DEC’s website at https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/5098.html#Tribs. Volunteer planters are coordinated by managers at each site.