Volunteers Needed----Tree lovers of all ages needed

Sent on behalf of the Grove Community School Forest Trail Master Plan Committee



To Those Interested in Helping with the Grove Community School Forest Trail:

This week we received notification that the 1200 native trees and shrubs will be brought to Evansville the evening of April 18.

We're planning work dates for (Light rain won't stop us from working, but a storm definitely will):

April 19, Saturday 1 to 3:30,
April 20, Sunday 1 to 3:30, and
April 21, Monday 6 to dark.
Please meet at the Fair Street parking lot near the woodlot -- Veterans Campground.
Flags and markers will be put out before the trees arrive so that all will have plenty of chance to help on Saturday and Sunday.
We'll have our current version of the master plan map available for viewing -- as long as weather allows.

Bring the shovel, pick or spud you want to use for planting, (Some tools will be available.)
Or... you might bring a plastic bag to pick up litter.
Please bring a plastic milk or water jug for watering the new plantings. (We will water the new plantings even if the soil is wet.)
Bring any drinking water or food you will need during the 2.5 hours

Tasks to select from:
Labeling the trees
Planting trees or shrubs at the marked flags
Watering the trees or shrubs just planted
Placing protective shields around the trees just planted
Staking the trees/protectors
Picking up litter
Arranging logs and brush in the woodlot to complete an amphitheater or brush pile
Planting some trees and shrubs in pots and/or in the nursery area near the High School Greenhouse.

We might work on April 22 or 23, but that will depend upon what needs to be done at that point.

Questions? Respond to Phil or Nancy Kress at nancphil@charter.net or call 882-4011