Join us for a free, hands-on field day focused on tree planting and long-term tree care at Bearcreek Farms with Stef and Samira! Over the past 30 years, Stef and Samira have planted and grown hundreds of trees and have successfully created their own thriving canopy on the land. This field day is a chance to learn directly from their experience while getting real work done together.

During the day, participants will learn and practice key steps for preparing, transplanting, and establishing healthy trees. Participants will begin by making a soil mix for transplanting into tree pots, then work together to transplant seedlings into pots and inoculate them with Johnson-Su compost. From there, move into transplanting small trees into the ground (and possibly a few larger ones as time allows), and finish by mulching to support moisture retention and long-term tree health. Discussion on how drip irrigation systems can be built and used to support these plantings will also be touched on. During this workshop lunch will be provided midway for all participants. 

Date: Saturday March 21, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Bearcreek Farms, Gila, NM (Location will be provided when registered) 

This is a free field day, but participation is capped at 20 people. To save your spot, please preregister.