Midshore Riverkeeper Conservancy (MRC) is seeking volunteers to assist with a tree planting on April 29 at 9:00 a.m. with Immanuel Lutheran Church, located at 7215 Ocean Gateway in Easton. The project will increase tree canopy and reforest riparian areas on their property. This planting is part of the Trees for Sacred Places Project, developed and led by the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay in partnership with the Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake. The program has planted over 12,000 trees on more than 100 faith-owned properties, including congregational grounds, retreat centers, summer camps, and retirement communities that are contributing to watershed restoration, community beauty, and care of God’s Creation. The Trees for Sacred Places program is a funded by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Chesapeake Bay Trust.
Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome for the April 29th planting. Training, equipment, and refreshments will be provided. To volunteer, please contact Tasha Royal at 443.385.0511 or [email protected].
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