Tree Captains are local volunteer leaders working to enhance the health of Idaho neighborhoods through tree stewardship, Planting, AND community outreach.

Become a Tree Captain!
Group of four people planting a young tree in a backyard on a sunny day. Two women and a man are smiling and holding shovels, with a child in the middle also smiling. There are trees and a fence in the background.

  • Tree Planting and Care

    • Support your community’s tree planting efforts that provide free and discounted trees for homes across Idaho.

    • Help neighbors select tree planting sites and be a resource for basic tree care questions.

    • Check in with tree-recipient neighbors in the summertime about watering their new trees.

  • Outreach 

    • Help us table at various community events including Arbor Day celebrations, community farmers markets, festivals, etc.

    • Support programming for students including Tree Quest.

  • Community Tree Inventory 

    • Collaborate with other Tree Captains and industry leaders for community tree inventory events.

    • Recruit other friends and volunteers to support local tree inventory. 

  • Learn & Have Fun!

    • Participate in seasonal social events with other Tree Captains.

    • Front row access to continuing education opportunities.

    • Be a part of a rad team!

what does a tree captain do?

Become a Tree Captain!

Fio, Boise Tree Captain Class of 2024

“The way tree captains facilitate tree planting ensures they’re planted as correctly as possible and will survive long-term. It’s a community effort—neighborhoods coming together to care for each other and the environment. That in itself is such a cool initiative.“

become a tree captain!

Interested in taking action in your community? Apply to join us as a Tree Captain!

Tree Captain applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Trees Idaho staff will follow up directly to schedule a training date.

Interest Form Here!