# Event Details - **Event Name**: Santa Teresa Community Planting with Our City Forest - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a morning of tree planting! Help transform Santa Teresa into a forested corridor, reducing air and noise pollution.About this EventWhat You’ll Be Doing:Join Our City Forest for a hands-on morning of greening the community! Volunteers will help plant new trees that will provide shade, cleaner air, and beauty for years to come. You’ll learn proper tree-planting techniques and work alongside our team on tasks such as:Digging holes for new treesPlanting and positioning trees for long-term growthMulching to retain moisture and protect rootsStaking and tying trees to support them as they establishNo experience needed! We’ll provide tools, gloves, and guidance!What to Bring to Volunteer:Closed-toed shoes/safe footwear (No crocs, sandals, flats, etc. White shoes NOT recommended). You will be turned away if footwear is deemed unsafeProper work clothing that can get dirty (long pants are recommended, but make sure your attire is weather-appropriate)Appropriate sun or rain protection (sunscreen, hat, rain jacket, etc.)Water! Please bring plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated throughout the eventRecommended: Gardening-type gloves (we’ll provide them if you don’t have them!)If you arrive at the event without the above items, you may be turned away from volunteering due to safety reasons.Age Recommendation: This event is best suited for volunteers ages 13 and up. Planting locations in the median require volunteers that are ages 16 and up. Younger participants are welcome to attend with an adult but may need extra supervision for safety. For elementary aged volunteers we ask that there is 1 adult for every 2 children if possible.Getting Started:Please plan to arrive on time for our tree planting demonstration at the beginning of the event. This is where you’ll learn how to plant a tree safely and properly before getting hands-on in the field. Our team will continue to offer guidance and support throughout the event, so you’ll be in good hands even if it’s your first time planting.Want a quick preview (or refresher) before you arrive? Check out our short Tree Planting Guide video on YouTube, it’s only 8 minutes and gives a great overview of the process! Tree Planting Guide (youtube.com).About this Planting:This planting site is located along city streets and medians, so please use caution and follow all safety instructions from staff.12 trees south of 85 Highway (5 backup trees, 7 median trees)2 trees north of 85 Highway(both median trees) https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/dc161410-2af3-11f1-be84-85df28065899-rimg-w744-h740-dcdddbd8-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 09:05 AM - 09:15 AMPlanting & Safety Demonstrations - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-jose/santa-teresa-community-planting-with-our-city-forest/100001986009669383 - **Event Categories**: volunteering - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Jose - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: 5450 Thornwood Dr - **lat**: 37.2533249 - **long**: -121.8594312 - **full address**: 5450 Thornwood Dr, 5450 Thornwood Drive, San Jose, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Santa Teresa Community Planting with Our City Forest - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c1078d76c3cd4bf9190a7671cfaf5a6b0accc570650f4dd7cdd948dd610d73c0-rimg-w1200-h1600-dcacbac2-gmir.jpg?v=1774736240 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Santa Teresa Community Planting with Our City Forest being held? - **A:** Santa Teresa Community Planting with Our City Forest takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 5450 Thornwood Dr, 5450 Thornwood Drive, San Jose, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Santa Teresa Community Planting with Our City Forest? - **A:** Santa Teresa Community Planting with Our City Forest is organized by Our City Forest. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Santa Teresa Community Planting with Our City Forest", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c1078d76c3cd4bf9190a7671cfaf5a6b0accc570650f4dd7cdd948dd610d73c0-rimg-w1200-h1600-dcacbac2-gmir.jpg?v=1774736240", "startDate": "2026-05-09T09:00:00-07:00", "endDate": "2026-05-09T12:00:00-07:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/san-jose/santa-teresa-community-planting-with-our-city-forest/100001986009669383", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "5450 Thornwood Dr", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "5450 Thornwood Drive", "postalCode": "95123", "addressLocality": "San Jose", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "37.2533249", "longitude": "-121.8594312" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join us for a morning of tree planting! 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