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There are many volunteer opportunities. One opportunity is the Neighborhood Tree Ambassador Program The ambassador is a volunteer from a Salt Lake City neighborhood who shares information, concerns, and suggestions for protection, care, and renewal of city street trees with their neighbors and the city’s Forestry Program staff. Citizens who desire more information may contact the Forestry office at (801) 972-7818. Volunteers who prefer a more hands-on experience will find a wonderful opportunity in TreeUtah. TreeUtah is a statewide non-profit organization committed to renewing and sustaining the benefits of urban and rural forests. TreeUtah volunteers have planted trees from St. George to Bear Lake. For more information or to volunteer please call (801) 364-2122. Cool Communities, affiliated with the Environmental Protection Agency and American Forest Association, is involved in supporting, planning and coordinating tree planting for energy conservation. The program is administered locally by the Utah Office of Energy Services. Citizens interested in helping this great effort may call (801) 538-8690. Red Butte Garden & Arboretum, adjacent to the University of Utah, offer many outstanding opportunities for volunteers interested in the unique landscape of the intermountain west. To inquire about the Arboretums resources, programs and volunteer activities interested citizens are encouraged to contact (801) 581-4747. For information concerning other possible types of volunteer opportunities citizens may contact the Mayor's coordinator of volunteerism at (801) 535-7936 |
