Parks & Trees Department

The Montpelier Parks and Trees Department supports our vibrant community of healthy individuals through providing access to the outdoors, recreational opportunities, and meaningful youth employment. We steward most of Montpelier’s publicly owned natural resources — over 500 acres of Parks and about 5,000 trees in the City’s right-of-way. We also run programs such as the Feast Farm and the Montpelier Youth Conservation Corps that build the fabric of our community and provide valuable services.

We support sustainable food systems through the Feast Farm, which provides produce to community meals programs and pantries, as well as agricultural education and experience to youth and other community members. We also have an urban forest program to grow more edible fruits, nuts and berries in public rights of way in the City.

Finally we support thriving cooperative commerce by promoting and supporting the outdoor recreation economy, providing job training for youth, and hosting major events (e.g. Enchanted Forest, Ice on Fire) that build community and attract visitors to town.

Volunteering Summary

• Feast Farm – We are particularly looking for harvest help on Monday mornings 8-9:30 and Friday mornings anywhere from 8-12. At other times, activities may include harvest, bed preparation, weeding, planting, mulching and more. Reach out directly to [email protected]
• Plant Patrol – adopt a section of trail or park to remove invasive species throughout the season
• Build park benches
• Assist in seasonal events such as Enchanted Forest or Ice on Fire

How to Sign Up

Coordinate time, place, and any other details with a Parks staff person in advance of service

Farm volunteers can reach out directly to [email protected].

All other volunteers should contact [email protected].

Volunteer Requirements

We can accommodate volunteers of varying physical abilities; if you have concerns or major limitations let us know!

Contact Information

Volunteer Coordinator: Alec Ellsworth
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 802-585-7673
Address: 58 Barre St, Montpelier, VT 05602

Partner information last updated: September 2026