On
November, 3rd, 10 volunteers came together along a
section of the Route 9 Bike Path to plant trees. These volunteers
consisted of members of the US Coast Guard, Leetown Chapter of the
Izaak Walton League (IWL) members, and a high school student putting
in her volunteer hours for high school. It was a bit cold that day
and it had just rained a few days before. Luckily the ground was not
soaking wet and the wind was not blowing so the cold was tolerable.
The group planted 12 native shade trees in a
little under 3 hours and had a great time doing it. These trees,
once mature, will provide critical shade for community members
enjoying a walk or run on the Route 9 Bike Path.
A note from the project leader, Leetown IWL
Conservation Committee Chair Darrell Propst:
“We loved the communion of people that just
want to do good things for the environment. All the people involved
will all be able to show their families for years to come the
progress of what just a few people can do to help our environment.”
