Mailbag: Grove Forest Trail Planting Update

From: Phil & Nancy [mailto:nancphil@charter.net]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 12:03 P

Hello All,
Thank you, thank you to all who have been able to help with the initial Grove Community Forest Trail planting. We have a wonderful start...and we couldn't have done it without your help and expertise. This is a great multi-generational project with volunteers of all ages working together.
Work days for this week: Tuesday, April 29, 2:00 - 4:00
Tuesday, April 29, 6:00 - Sunset
Wednesday, April 30, 6:00 - Sunset

To do: Label and inventory planted trees/shrubs
Plant trees/shrubs along forest trail and in nursery area
Install tree protectors
Mulch new plantings (Please bring wheelbarrow, shovels and/or 5-gal. buckets.)

The latest news is...

The remaining trees and shrubs are being stored in a bark berm until the high school nursery area is tilled.
Bark for mulching has been delivered behind the high school.
The School District has given us a garage corner for storing tools, tree protectors and stakes.
Francette Hamilton has donated a large watering tank, and
Burt Wheeler has donated welding repairs and upgrades to the tank.
Ms. Guenther's and Ms. Schultz's 4th grade classes planted additional trees and shrubs last week.
The Veteran's Campground area is planted and mulched.
Ann Larson has volunteered to coordinate the Cub Scout summer watering of that area.
A grant proposal to the Evansville Fund has been written for tools and signage.
Nature has provided the rain!
If you are able to help, please contact Kresses @ 882-40ll or nancphil@charter.net or just come when you can!

Phil and Nancy Kress