On Friday, April 19, around 16 Young Leaders of Licking County joined The Dawes Arboretum staff to plant more than 100 trees near the Red Barn Reserve. The Arboretum has a goal to plant 1,000 trees during this spring season and are on track to meeting that goal! The planting took place in a former agriculture field. This field is no longer used for growing crops and will be now turned into a native prairie and filled with non-invasive species.
The morning started with refreshments and then a tour of The Arboretum. Conservation Coffee, of Columbus, Ohio, joined us in donating their coffee and also volunteering. Afterwards, the group headed down to the planting plot and started the day. There, teamwork made the dream work and more than 100 trees were planted within 2 hours. Our Science and Conservation team lead the project on where to plant the trees and serve as resources for any questions.
We are so grateful to all who volunteered to help our mission here at The Arboretum of enriching lives through the conservation of trees, nature and history. Learn more about our volunteer opportunities!