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Taking Root Tree Planting at Lake Somerville – Volunteer Today
November 3, 2018 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
My name is Robin Galley. I am a park host & the volunteer coordinator at Lake Somerville State Park (Birch and Nails Camping Units). In conjunction with Texas Parks & Wildlife I am reaching out to connect with ISA Texas on a special project on Nov. 3rd that’s bringing leadership and mentor-ship to the community. We could really use the help and expertise of arborists.
We are excited to put together a much needed community project called “Taking Root” that will create crucial shade for the next generation. We would like to invite ISA Texas to help us pull off this project with success and expertise needed to ensure proper tree survival. We’ve got several A&M Forestry, AG, Conservation type groups as well as youth organizations such as Boy Scouts. The scouts will be earning an award at this event which is really exciting.
Lake Somerville flooded in 2015, 2016 and 2017. As a result of these flood events, thousands of mature trees have died, or are in the process of dying, throughout the 9000 acre complex. We’re leaving many as snags, but are also keen to replace lost trees – both for aesthetics and wildlife benefit. We’ve recently received a “grant” from the non-profit Trees for Houston. These great folks have donated approximately 235 five or fifteen gallon trees and 800 seedlings. All of the preparation work will be done, we just need the community to help us plant!
We anticipate a need for 75-100 volunteers to assist in planting these trees on Saturday, November 3, 2018 beginning at 8:00am. Not only will we be creating shade for the next generation, our volunteers will collaborate and network side by side with experienced TPWD Rangers and experts from the community. In addition to networking and leadership, we will be serving lunch and drinks. After planting we encourage our volunteers to stay and enjoy the park for free!
Please see attached “Taking Root” informational flyer below. The deadline for volunteer sign-up is October 20, 2018.
In supporting “Taking Root” you will not only be giving back, you will be sharing your leadership examples in the community. HEB is sponsoring our lunch and during that time we would like to introduce the vital A&M and Brazos Valley Area organizations and use lunch as sort of a meet and greet. If you have a banner we are happy to have it displayed during our “Taking Root” event.
Robin Galley
“Taking Root” Volunteer Coordinator
