# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Alameda Median Community Planting with Our City Forest (Ages 16+) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a morning of tree planting! Help transform The Alameda 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 Requirement: Because this event is located on a busy street, the City of San Jose requires all volunteers to be age 16 and up. If you can’t meet this requirement, please check out our other plantings!Note: This planting site is located along city streets and medians, so please use caution and follow all safety instructions from staff.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. Plantings are between W Taylor St and Schiele Ave! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/d0c45d10-a9c4-11f1-ad57-411ed296ae31-rimg-w1171-h740-dc687888-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-jose/the-alameda-median-community-planting-with-our-city-forest-ages-16/100001997780677786 - **Event Categories**: fitness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 16+ - door_time: 2026-10-03T15:45:00Z - Duration: 3 hours - Location: 1205 The Alameda - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Jose - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: 1205 The Alameda - **lat**: 37.33149969999999 - **long**: -121.9124944 - **full address**: 1205 The Alameda, 1205 The Alameda, San Jose, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Alameda Median Community Planting with Our City Forest (Ages 16+) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/d813738961f7674493ca05be90ee5cfe872f8213e6bf2b9ff964e36fc781afd0-rimg-w1200-h800-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1787249837 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Alameda Median Community Planting with Our City Forest (Ages 16+) being held? - **A:** The Alameda Median Community Planting with Our City Forest (Ages 16+) takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 1205 The Alameda, 1205 The Alameda, San Jose, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for The Alameda Median Community Planting with Our City Forest (Ages 16+)? - **A:** The Alameda Median Community Planting with Our City Forest (Ages 16+) is strictly for guests aged 16 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 16 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Alameda Median Community Planting with Our City Forest (Ages 16+)? - **A:** The Alameda Median Community Planting with Our City Forest (Ages 16+) is organized by Our City Forest. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "The Alameda Median Community Planting with Our City Forest (Ages 16+)", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/d813738961f7674493ca05be90ee5cfe872f8213e6bf2b9ff964e36fc781afd0-rimg-w1200-h800-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1787249837", "startDate": "2026-10-03T09:00:00-07:00", "endDate": "2026-10-03T12:00:00-07:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/san-jose/the-alameda-median-community-planting-with-our-city-forest-ages-16/100001997780677786", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "1205 The Alameda", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1205 The Alameda", "postalCode": "95126", "addressLocality": "San Jose", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "37.33149969999999", "longitude": "-121.9124944" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join us for a morning of tree planting! 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