2026.06.02 Tree Planting in Bemidji

Overview: Join us for a unique opportunity to partner with Bemidji Regional Interdistrict Council (BRIC) to plant trees! BRIC is a special education cooperative that serves 11 small northern Minnesota school districts. Many areas around Bemidji, including BRIC, lost an estimated 9 million trees in the summer of 2025. The BRIC central office building lost most of its surrounding shade and forest trees. It's estimated roughly a 100 trees were removed in the area surrounding the building.

• No previous knowledge or experience is necessary!
• We'll provide the tools and training.
• The trees are roughly 20-30lb and 5-7ft tall. 
• There will be light snacks and extra water available during the event. Bring your own reusable water bottle if you have one!

Day of: Please arrive promptly, allowing time for parking and a short walk.

Safety: Ensuring safety is our highest priority. It is important that event participants wear close-toed shoes and long sleeves to protect against the elements. We recommend dressing for the weather; layers are key.

Release of Liability: All attendees at Great River Greening events release Great River Greening and its employees, officers, directors, or agents from any and all liability from claims of any nature whatsoever arising from participation to the extent such liability is directly attributable to the negligence of GRG, or its respective employees, officers, directors, or agents.

Note: By registering online, you will complete both the release of liability and photo release waivers. Please let us know at the event if you wish to be excluded from event photography.

Questions? Contact Ollin Montes, Community Forestry & Stewardship Coordinator

omontes@greatrivergreening.org | Text/Call: (763)762-5882 | Learn more: www.greatrivergreening.org 

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Funded by the Inflation Reduction Act and the USDA Forest Service. USDA and Great River Greening are Equal Opportunity providers and employers.