volunteer tree planters needed, Chester County Riparian Planting Event

Posted by on October 10, 2011

Title of Event:  Chester County Riparian Planting Event

Date of Event:  November 5, 2011  (Severe Weather Date 11-6-11)

Location name:  Unionville, PA – between Coatesville and Kennett Square

Location address Intersection of Apple Grove Rd and PA 82 S (plenty of signage to direct from that intersection)

Location City & State: Unionville, PA  19375 (may be listed as Coatesville or Kennett Square for GPS)

Start Time of Event:  9:00 AM
End Time of Event:  1:00 PM

Detailed description:

Volunteers are needed to help plant 1,530 small trees on a lovely hillside near the headwaters of an important tributary to the West Branch Brandywine Creek.  These trees will protect water quality, prevent erosion, and provide critical habitat for fish, birds and wildlife for years to come.  Please bring a shovel, mallet and work gloves if you have them, and be sure to wear rugged shoes and dress for the weather.

To register as a volunteer, please contact Diana Jih at [email protected] or 215-988-8771.

http://pennhort.net/calendar?cid=2&ceid=215&cerid=0&cdt=11%2f5%2f2011


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