Help us grow a greener, healthier Kansas City! On Saturday, October 4th from 9am – 12:00pm, Heartland Conservation Alliance invites you to join the Renewing the Blue effort by planting 62 new trees at Blue Valley Park (2301 Topping Ave, Kansas City, MO 64129). HCA and Project CommuniTree, in partnership with Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, Kansas City Parks & Recreation, and the City of Kansas City’s Neighborhood Services Department – Office of Environmental Quality (Natural Systems Coordinator).
These trees will do more than add beauty — they’ll help feed pollinators, improve water quality, provide stormwater retention, boost biodiversity, and create vital habitats for our wildlife friends. This work reflects the One Health approach, which recognizes that the health of people, animals, plants, and the environment are deeply connected. By strengthening our urban tree canopy, we’re supporting cleaner air, healthier ecosystems, and more resilient communities — creating benefits that extend to all living things.
Forest ReLeaf’s mission is to enrich communities by growing and planting trees through the power of people and partnerships — and this planting will establish a vibrant Food Forest for all to enjoy. Together, we can improve wildlife habitat, enhance community well-being, and create lasting benefits for people, nature, and the planet.
Participant Qualifications:
- Register before the event for yourself AND any legal dependents under 18 or adults under your legal guardianship. For this event, anyone:
- 15 or older can volunteer independently.
- 14 and younger must be under parent or legal guardian supervision the entire time.
- Review and accept the Volunteer Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risks, and Photo Release:
- If you are 18 or older, click the link above to review the waiver and then electronically confirm your acceptance when finalizing your registration.
- If you are under 18 or an adult under legal guardianship, you can register in one of two ways:
- Through a parent or legal guardian, who must add you to their registration and accept the waiver electronically.
- Independently, but you must provide a waiver signed by your parent or legal guardian either as a hard copy at the event or by emailing a scanned copy to the event contact beforehand.
What to Bring:
- Plenty of water appropriate for your needs and weather conditions.
- Sunscreen and/or bug spray as appropriate.
- Long pants and close toed shoes are recommended to protect against bugs.
