Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
Green Tuesday - Jersey Trees for Life Volunteering (Great Big Green Week)
Val de la Mare Arboretum Reservoir Walk JE3 Jersey
Details
Jersey Trees for Life is hosting an open volunteering session at Val de la Mare Arboretum on Tuesday 10 June at 10.00am.
Green Tuesday
is the second in a series of six volunteering sessions at different locations to celebrate
Great Big Green Week 2025
.
If you're interested in
tree care
, or just fancy getting out into the fresh air for a bit of gentle exercise on a spring morning, we'd love you to join us.
You can sign up here for free if you're interested in attending.
We'll meet at 10:00am in the main car park at the top end of the arboretum (across the main road from aMaizin Adventure Park):
https://goo.gl/maps/TMgmSCFsKgx5biB3A
If you have any problems finding us on the day, please call Alex on 07797 774676.
The tree care activities that you'll undertake will depend on ongoing priorities but will generally entail the likes of mulching, path clearing and removing bracken, brambles, ivy and nettles, as well as watering.
For those joining us, please bear in mind the following:
- You must complete a
volunteer working agreement
before attending (link also in confirmation email)
- You may get wet so check the forecast and wear waterproof clothing and boots
- You might get cold so wear layers and don’t forget your hat and gloves
- Check the weather and wear sunscreen if appropriate (seasonal)
- You may get tired so don’t push yourself too hard; take it at your own pace
- Bring snacks and drinks to maintain energy levels
- We provide equipment
- Ask our team lots of questions and have fun!
Jersey Trees for Life hosts open volunteering sessions at Val de la Mare Arboretum on the first Friday of every month from April to November. We host shorter-notice sessions at Val and elsewhere too, so keep an eye out.
You can also register as a volunteer on our website. Doing so means you'll receive our monthly update with details of upcoming volunteering opportunities for the following month
.
We look forward to you joining us.