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ReLeaf Rock Creek Trail
April 5 at 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
April is Global Volunteer Month, and the Campus Garden Alliance (CGA) is teaming up with multiple UA Little Rock student organizations from across campus to help restore Rock Creek Trail! The 2023 tornado destroyed thousands of trees in the area, but with a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, the KKAC non-profit organization has 12,000 saplings ready to be planted—and we’re pitching in to bring this area back to life!
The CGA will have a limited selection of tools and gloves available for UA Little Rock participants, along with a supply of water. Little Rock Parks and Recreation will also provide a limited number of tools and water for volunteers. However, we highly recommend bringing your own tools and essential items if you have access to them.
Essential Items
- Closed-toe shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Suggested Items
- Gloves
- Trowel, shovel, or both
- Refillable water bottle
- Snacks
- Headphones or earbuds
- Hat
- Sunscreen or lightweight long sleeves
- Bug spray
From the sponsor’s event page:
ReLeaf Rock Creek Trail
Little Rock Parks and Recreation has received a generous donation of 12,000 Oak tree saplings from the KKAC Organization to help restore Rock Creek Trail.
To celebrate this donation, the Little Rock Parks and Recreation Volunteer Division is kicking off Global Volunteer Month by inviting the public to the #LRStrong: ReLeaf Rock Creek Trail tree planting event on Saturday, April 5, at 9:00 a.m. Volunteers will meet at the trailhead behind Comet Cleaners at 200 N. Bowman Rd, 72211 and lunch will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring a water bottle, trowel or shovel, and gloves.
The EF3 tornado that struck Little Rock on March 31, 2023, caused extensive damage to Rock Creek Trail. While the city and its residents have made significant progress in restoring the area, many trees continue to die due to storm-related damage, leaving the landscape sparse. Recognizing the need for reforestation, the KKAC Organization, through a U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service grant, has partnered with Little Rock Parks and Recreation to help replenish the tree canopy.
This project is a vital part of the City’s ongoing tornado recovery efforts, and it would not be possible without the continued support of the public.”
https://www.littlerock.gov/city-administration/city-calendar-of-events/lrstrong-releaf-rock-creek…
Rock Creek Trail – 200 N Bowman Rd., Little Rock 72211, United States
