Fall Volunteer Tree Planting

About this event

Join the Cumberland River Compact for a massive volunteer tree planting effort on the Saturday before Thanksgiving at Calvary Cemetery in South Nashville! Together, volunteers will plant native trees to create a greener, healthier community and support water quality in nearby Browns Creek and the Cumberland River.

The trees we plant will absorb stormwater, provide shade, and keep pollution from reaching waterways in the Lower Browns Creek watershed (where Calvary Cemetery is located). They’ll also count toward the Root Nashville campaign’s goal of planting 500,000 trees in Davidson County by 2050.

This event will take place from 9 AM – 12:30 PM . Volunteers will work in teams to dig holes, plant native trees, and add mulch. Cumberland River Compact staff will provide a planting demonstration and explain how these trees will benefit Browns Creek and the surrounding community. Plus: Local history enthusiasts can embark on a self-guided tour of beautiful and historic Calvary Cemetery from the planting site.

Meet-up and Parking: This event will take place at Calvary Cemetery – 1001 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37210. Parking info and exact meet-up location will be provided to registrants in a follow-up email before the event.

What to Bring & Wear:

• Clothing and shoes that can get dirty or muddy

• Long pants are recommended, and close-toed shoes are required

• A hat and sunscreen for sun protection

• A filled reusable water bottle

• Work gloves and a shovel, if you have them (optional)

What We Provide:

• Gloves, shovels, and other planting tools

• Trees, mulch, and necessary planting materials

• A tree planting demonstration

• A brief educational talk about the Lower Browns Creek watershed and the benefits of Nashville’s urban tree canopy

Volunteer Requirements:

• Registration is required.

• Volunteers of all experience levels are welcome.

• Volunteers must be capable of bending, squatting, digging, and lifting a five- to six-foot-tall tree with another volunteer.

• A parent or guardian must acknowledge the liability waiver for volunteers under 18. Anyone under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Contact: volunteer@cumberlandrivercompact.org

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Liability Waiver (Required) I, the below named volunteer, regard this waiver as consideration to act as a volunteer for the Cumberland River Compact on the following terms:

ASSUMPTION OF RISKS

I understand that I am going to engage in a volunteer activity that has certain known and unknown risks that could result in physical or mental injury, death, illness, disease, or property damage to me or to other third parties.

I understand these risks, inherent in this outdoor activity, and voluntarily assume to participate in this event. I agree to adhere to all safety instructions from the event staff and to remove myself from any situation I may find hazardous to myself or beyond my physical capabilities.

RELEASE

I hereby release the Cumberland River Compact, it’s directors, officers, employees, agents, independent contractors, volunteers and sponsors (all of whom are referred to as the Releasees in this form) and any sponsors of the event from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense that I may suffer as a result of my participation in this event, including if caused by the negligence or gross negligence of any of the Releasees.

I hereby hold harmless and indemnify the Releasees from any and all liability, claims, actions or damages without any limitation whatsoever (including attorneys’ fees), whether consisting of loss, property damage, death or personal injury to me, my next of kin or any third party, resulting from my participation in this event.

I and my next of kin are duly aware of the risks and hazards inherent in this outdoor activity. I hereby voluntarily assume all risks of loss, illness, disease, damage, or injury that may be sustained by me or to any property while in or upon said premises or engaged in said event.

I recognize and agree that I am not allowed to participate in any of the above listed activities unless I sign this Waiver, and therefore I am receiving a benefit in exchange for signing this Waiver and it is binding on me. I agree that this Waiver is also binding on my heirs, executors, administrators and legal representatives.

PHOTO RELEASE

I consent to the use of, publication, distribution and display of pictures photographed on or about the date of the event in which I may appear, without restriction of any kind or nature whatsoever. I understand that I will not receive compensation, whatever the nature, now or in the future for the consent given herein.

MEDICAL RELEASE

I hereby give my consent to for Releasees to obtain and/or provide medical treatment for me, if necessary. I accept financial responsibility for the costs related to this medical treatment. I also hereby release and forever discharge any Releasees from any claim whatsoever that arises or may arise on account of any first aid, treatment, or other medical services rendered to me in connection with an emergency during this activity.

INVALID PROVISION

If any provision or any part of any provision of this document shall for any reason be held to be invalid, unenforceable, or contrary to public policy or any law, the remainder of the document shall not be affected thereby.

I have read and understand this waiver and hereby agree to participate in this event.

ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE CONSENT

By checking below, you are consenting to the use of your electronic signature in lieu of an original signature on paper. You have the right to request that you sign a paper copy instead. By checking here, you are waiving that right. After consent, you may, upon written request to us, obtain a paper copy of an electronic record. No fee will be charged for such copy and no special hardware or software is required to view it. Your agreement to use an electronic signature with us for any documents will continue until such time as you notify us in writing that you no longer wish to use an electronic signature. There is no penalty for withdrawing your consent. You should always make sure that we have a current email address in order to contact you regarding any changes, if necessary.

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Volunteer Waiver (Required) METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY

FREDDIE O’CONNELL

MAYOR

NASHVILLE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

AND MULTIMODAL INFRASTRUCTURE

VOLUNTEER WAIVER

I, (the undersigned), individually and/or as parent or legal guardian of the child, agree to indemnify and

hold harmless the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson county, its officers, agents and

employees from any claims, damages, costs and attorney fees for injuries, illness or damages arising out of

or suffered by me and/or my child as a result of my and/or my child’s participation in, or traveling to and

from, the Metro Beautification & Environment Commission’s Community Beautification and Clean-up

program.

I know this activity is potentially hazardous. My participation and/or my child’s participation in this

activity is purely voluntary. I assume all risks, both known and unknown, associated with this event,

including but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants and/or wildlife, the effect of the weather,

and physical conditions of this activity; all such risk being accepted by me.

I realize this event may involve strenuous activities that require good physical condition and hereby

certify that my child and I are in proper physical condition and in good health sufficient for the activities of

this event that my child and I voluntarily choose to participate in. In the event that I at any time feel that my child or I are not capable of continuing with any activity during the event, I will immediately notify a NDOT or Metro Beautification employee.

I acknowledge by signing below that I give my permission for Metro Beautification & Environment

Commission to use photographs/videos that include the participant listed below in promoting Metro

Beautification programs including posting images/videos on Metro’s website, newsletters, social media,

program promotional material, etc.

I acknowledge by signing below that I am at least 18 years old or am the legal guardian of the child

under 18 listed below and have read the volunteer liability release form and I agree to the terms and

conditions which are outlined within.

I understand and accept the waiver above

Age Verification (Required) I certify that I am over 18 and can sign the volunteer liability agreement for myself. I certify that I am under 18 and a guardian acknowledged and agreed to the above liability terms on my behalf.

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