Ellicott Creek Park Tree Stewardship

Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper needs your help replacing tree protectors/shelters. Click the Join button on this page to sign up for this event.

During this two-and-a-half-hour event, volunteers will replace approximately 100 tree shelters on trees previously planted by BNW staff and volunteers.

Working in teams of 2-3, participants will use pruners and zip ties to install either tree tubes or tree cages around trees in the park. Over time, trees outgrow the shelters they were installed with and require updated protection.

These shelters will protect the trees from damage caused by deer, lawn mowers, weed whackers, and human activity as they continue to grow. When installed correctly, these shelters can protect trees for multiple years.