NTC Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Neighborhood Tree Captain! Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and planting takes place from mid-September through mid-October. This program is managed by Trees Forever in partnership with ReLeaf Cedar Rapids.

Have more questions? Please email Molly Stuelke or call 319-373-0650 x 116.

Neighborhood Tree Captain Application

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Please tell us a little bit about yourself! In just a few sentences, share how long you've lived in Cedar Rapids and about other projects or groups you've been involved with.(Required)

What is your neighborhood like? How did the 2020 derecho affect your area?(Required)

Why are you interested in the Neighborhood Tree Captain program?(Required)

A Neighborhood Tree Captain's job is to spread the word in their neighborhood that free trees are available, and to encourage neighbors to sign up. Which of these outreach activities would you be willing to perform for your neighborhood?(Required)

Sending notes in the mail

Dropping off flyers on front porches

Knocking on doors and talking with neighbors

Posting in neighborhood social media groups

Calling/texting neighbors

Emailing neighbors

Answering questions and/or passing along questions to the Trees Forever staff

Communicating with Trees Forever staff via phone

Communicating with Trees Forever staff via email

How did you hear about this program?(Required)

Have you been involved in any Trees Forever events or other tree-planting events before?(Required)

If so, please share more about the experience(s).

If a nearby neighbor also applies for this program, would you be open to serving as "co-captain" alongside them?(Required)

Is there anything else you'd like to share about youself or your neighborhood?

If you have any questions for Trees Forever staff, please type them below and we will follow up via email.