05/05/2025
LOOK| Tree Planting Day in Trenton, NJ!
Today, our team headed to Trenton, NJ to take part in something meaningful—planting trees for a greener future! Huge thanks to Crystal from the NJ Tree Foundation for organizing the event and guiding us through the process. We were joined by several other volunteers, organizations, and even a media team documenting the day.
The event kicked off with breakfast and registration at the main booth, which was also filled with flyers, standees, fun stickers, and accessories for volunteers. We learned how to properly plant a tree—from digging the hole and finding the root flare to removing the wire and rope, and finally covering it all with soil and mulch.
There were 40 trees to plant, and although our team’s original goal was to plant at least three (one each), we went above and beyond and planted four!
Tree 1: A smooth start—the hole was ready and we just needed to plant and mulch.
Tree 2: The hole needed digging, but the soft soil made it a breeze.
Tree 3: A bit of a challenge with rocks in the way, but we got it done.
Tree 4: The toughest one yet, with old tree roots slowing us down. Thankfully, James and other staff pitched in and helped us power through!
Many were surprised at how fast we worked—even though it was just three of us. Proud to have contributed and left a small but lasting impact on Trenton’s environment! People in the neighborhood are just so happy!
It was a job well done for everyone!
