Earth Day Service

 Earth Day Service at Bay to Baker Trail



Last Saturday the Chickadees gathered at the Bay to Baker Trail to honor the Earth with a day of service. Before we began, we discussed the history of Earth Day and talked about reasons why we serve.

 After a quick walk on the trail, the Chickadees met up with volunteers from the Whatcom Trails Association, Freya and Norman. These lovely folks walked us through the labyrinth of native plants until we reached the section of the trail that the Chickadees were responsible for planting.
After learning the correct why to plant a tree, the Chickadees dove into their task with a sense of pride and play.

What we planted: Hemlocks, Cascaras, and Ferns.
Invasives that we stomped all over: Canary Grass!
Methods We Employed: The Double Kid Shovel Technique, Mulch Bucketline, Rolly Polly Tree Roots, Greenway's famous Doughnut Ring

Before the day was over, the Chickadees and the other volunteers with Greenways planted nearly 300 native plants on the Bay to Baker Trail!


Mottos of Particular Note: Safety First, Connect and Protect, Leave No Trace, LIBK, Walk Your Talk, Widen Your Circle

Words of the Day: DoopadeeChicadeeTree, Sapling, Earth Service