The Gallery HOA in Martinsburg, WV
planted 50 trees in a 9 acre parcel that borders the
playground and recreation center that will allow shade and
enjoyment for years to come. The 50 trees were a mix of
native shade trees, flowering trees, and evergreen White
Pines. The WV Project CommuniTree Liaison, Urban Forester
Liz Basham, led the group in a demonstration of how to plant
trees.
For this project, The Gallery HOA board
was able to attract almost 80 volunteers to show up for the
event. These volunteers ranged from a local Girl Scouts
troop to elderly residents who reside in the community. The
weather was perfect and we were able to get all 50 trees
planted, staked and mulched within a couple hours.
A note from the Project Leader, Zack
Walker:
“The greatest enjoyment was seeing the
community come together as a group and work to get the trees
into the ground. Fun was had by all that were present.”