Creek Restoration Project

Update on the creek restoration

More clearing around the creek in preparation planting during the winter 2007

As you can see the creek side is now clear of a lot of debris and blackberry.

       

Workers are grading and preparing the soil. A volunteer clear scattered large fallen branches.

        

   

Workers planting the native grass on a frosty morning.

            

 Flaglettes are set on spots to mark where to plant native trees and shrubs.   

             

Karen shows didi how to plant native tree.  Tree planting blessing is done, followed  by fencing to protect from deer.    

              

Nature Resource Conservation Service friends were delighted to see the native grass flourishing.

        

Earth lovers roll logs to create spiral outdoor meditation spots.

   

Native plants continue to flourish from planting from l

Summer 2007

Clearing the creek continues in May as karma yogis Joel and Manatos'a pick up dried up blackberry branches and tree branches and a ton more work.

           

New  growth is now seen. 

                    

Native grass

                       

Didis and volunteers take on the task of removing invasive plants such as the the blackberries which have taken residence next to the creek. Volunteers are most welcome!!