Event Details
- Event Status
- Registration Open
- Event ID
- 201
- Event Name
- Volunteer Public Land Workday Tree Planting
- Program
- HuntFishNY
Registration Open 50 of 50 seats remaining
Location
Location:
5218 NY-414, Hector, NY Hector
Schedule
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OTHER
- Date & Times:
- Apr 26, 2026 10:00AM - 1:00PM EDT
About this Event:
The event will begin with U.S. Forest Service (USFS) staff providing background info/goals of the project. We will also hear from NDA’s Chief Conservation Officer Kip Adams and BHA’s Field Operation Coordinator Brian Bird about the importance of improving our public lands, being involved, and why applying innovative, grassroots solutions can make all the difference.
Volunteers will then be given brief safety instructions, assigned to a group/team leader, and turned loose to plant some bareroot and containerized wildlife trees in pre-determined locations selected by the USFS. Most planting will be along riparian areas, so bring appropriate footwear and work gloves.
The day will end with some food and camaraderie, so bring a good attitude, a strong back, some protection from ticks, the weather and blisters, and of course, an appetite! We will communicate via email with everyone that registers a few weeks before the event with important details of where to meet, what to bring and more.
When: Sunday, April 26th, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Where: Finger Lakes National Forest (exact meet-up location to be provided after you register)
What: Wildlife tree and shrub planting event to celebrate 2026 Arbor Day and our nation’s public lands
RSVP: Volunteer Public Land Workday – Finger Lakes National Forest | National Deer Association
Details
Organized by:
Mackenzie L Benoit
Cancellation Policies:
Event Policies:
Minimum Age Policies:
There are no minimum age policies
Maximum Age Policies:
There are no maximum age policies
Map:
About the Program
Overview:
HFNY events allow you to see what the outdoor experience and wildlife conservation are all about.
Event topics can include target shooting, archery, fishing, field dressing, trapping, mentored hunts, seminars, social gatherings and more.
Events are designed for all ability levels, unless otherwise indicated.
Event topics can include target shooting, archery, fishing, field dressing, trapping, mentored hunts, seminars, social gatherings and more.
Events are designed for all ability levels, unless otherwise indicated.
HuntFishNY events are offered by NY DEC and a network of partners and instructors who conduct hands-on events, teaching the basics of hunting, fishing, trapping, outdoor safety, wildlife, and other outdoor skills.
DEC may facilitate registration and aid in advertising for HFNY events. If not a DEC hosted or co-hosted event, the logistics and implementation of the event are solely the responsibility of the host.
DEC may facilitate registration and aid in advertising for HFNY events. If not a DEC hosted or co-hosted event, the logistics and implementation of the event are solely the responsibility of the host.
If you have questions about an event, please contact the event host for more information.