Making a Difference

Or, Why Fifty People Turned Out at 8:00 a.m.
this Morning to Plant Trees in the Rain
at Hunter Park and Val Vista Park

> Because they understand that the more the neighborhood is involved in creating a park, the less likely the youth are to vandalize the asset.

> Because they let the City Council know what they wanted in their parks and applied pressure until funding was found for trees.

> Because they know that trees "can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, lower our heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce oxygen and provide habitat for wildlife."*

> Because they know that "trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community."*

> Because "trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal."*

Heartfelt thanks to all who planned events, recruited volunteers, donated trees, planted trees, and will return to water trees over the next three weeks. They planted a legacy this morning that will outlive generations -- their children will be able to show their grandchildren the magnificent maples that will have made a place in the hearts of thousands.


*Source: Arbor Day Proclamation