O’Fallon Park Tree Planting

O’Fallon Park, once known for its mature trees and rolling hills, was hit hard by the May 16 tornado, and lost 350 trees in the storm. Replanting in O’Fallon Park represents an essential layer of the broader recovery effort, restoring environmental infrastructure and community pride in a historic and culturally significant space. In partnership with residents and local organizations, we will plant 350 trees on Saturday, 4/11, from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM with a record number of participants – and could use your help!

WHAT TO EXPECT: Tree planting events are held rain or shine. Upon checking in at the volunteer table, you will be asked to sign a liability waiver. You will then be assigned to a planting zone. Following opening remarks and a grounding ceremony, we will provide training on how to properly plant and care for trees. Staff and trained volunteers will be onsite throughout the event to guide you on which trees to plant in the correct locations. Expect to dig, mulch, and get your hands dirty!

In partnership with O’Fallon Community Developing Org, City Forestry, Great Rivers Greenway, and Black Healers Collective.

Special thanks to the O’Fallon YMCA for their support in this event!