Get Involved: One Day Events
Introducing: Branching Out Dubuque
The City of Dubuque, in partnership with Dubuque Trees Forever, was awarded a US Forest Service grant for $1.5 million dollars and will be planting thousands of trees throughout the community over the next 5 years.
Many specific planting opportunities will be coming soon. If you would like to be involved, sign up here and we will add you to our contact list to get details as they are finalized.
Planting at Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Garden (DABG)
Date: April 26, 2025
Time: 8:30am
Location: 3800 Arboretum Drive, Dubuque, IA
We will plant 28 trees throughout the arboretum. Park near in the Japanese Garden lot. Meet at the Packard Pavilion by 8:30 am. Snacks will be provided. Please bring your own water bottle to decrease plastic waste.
Safety is our top priority. We provide planting education and a brief safety talk before each event to make sure everyone knows how to plant properly and work safely.
Sign up as an individual or as a member of a team. We recommend teams of 3 or 4 adults. If you plan to be part of a team, please note the team name on your registration. (Teams of youth must be accompanied by at two adults.)
We provide small tools, safety vests and gloves.
Rain date Sunday, April 27
Tree Planting at Bunker Hill Golf Course
Date: Saturday, May 3
Time: 8:30 am to 11 am
Location: Bunker Hill Golf Pro Shop, 2200 Bunker Hill Rd
We will plant several trees throughout the golf course. Please meet by 8:30 am.
Safety is our top priority. We provide planting education and a brief safety talk before each event to make sure everyone knows how to plant properly and work safely.
Sign up as an individual or as a member of a team. We recommend teams of 3 or 4 adults. If you plan to be part of a team, please note the team name on your registration. (Teams of youth must be accompanied by at two adults.) We provide small tools, safety vests and gloves.
Neighborhood Orchard Fruit Tree Planting Event - May 10, 2025 8:30am
Date: Saturday, May 10.
Time: 8:30 am to 11 am
Location: Neighborhood Orchard (Corner of Hill and Caledonia Streets)
We will plant 18 additional fruit trees. Please meet by 8:30 am.
Safety is our top priority. We provide planting education and a brief safety talk before each event to make sure everyone knows how to plant properly and work safely.
Sign up as an individual or as a member of a team. We recommend teams of 3 or 4 adults. If you plan to be part of a team, please note the team name on your registration. (Teams of youth must be accompanied by at two adults.)
We provide small tools, safety vests and gloves.
Get Involved: Long-Term Opportunities!
Dubuque Trees Forever needs a wide variety of volunteers to make our projects a success.
Help us us educate our community, advocate for funding, track and measure our progress, and secure grants and donations to support tree planting.
If you’re interested in a longer-term volunteer commitment with our organization, check out our opportunities below and contact us!
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Trailer Team
We are looking for 3 to 4 people with a pick up truck that can help haul our trailer to our project sites. We want to have several so we can rotate through the year.
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Orchard Team
Want to be part of the care team for our orchard and pollinator garden? Individuals and organizations welcome. Sign up here to be notified of opportunities to get involved!
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Tree Care Team: Water and Mulching
We are developing several small teams that will help water and our newly planted trees and mulch in needed areas. The more teams we have, the fewer times each team is needed. We would provide equipment. This is a great team-building opportunity for your workplace.
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Board Members
Each fall we look for new board members to help guide the work we do. We are looking for people with enthusiasm for actively making a difference in our community to leave a green and beautiful legacy for Dubuque. Board terms are two years. Are you interested in participating? Contact us for an application or more information. Deadline is November 15.