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Check out our tree care volunteer programs

Minnesota Tree Care Advocate is a program committed to volunteerism and to helping make your community and state a healthier place to live. If you think that trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and other natural resources add to the quality of life in your community, then you've found a home. Click the links below to learn about our two main programs.

Tree Care Advisor independent volunteers

Tree Steward community volunteer groups


 

Community Impact

Healthier trees – consistent maintenance, health monitoring, pest surveillance, problem correction

Safer streets – improved sightlines, preventive pruning, damage reporting

Enhanced budget – trained volunteers valued at $36.31/hour*, free up highly-skilled staff, greater tree survival rates

Boosted social connection – group events, answering public inquiries, increased community awareness

Striving toward – increased canopy equity, accessible programming, dynamic support

*Based on 2023 Independent sector values

2023 volunteer statistics
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