You Can Help “reforest” North Wayne and Fire-damaged Flathead National Forest! –thru the help of our very own NWPA and local Cub Scout Pack 284
What: As part of the Boy Scouts of America 100th Anniversary, the NWPA and local Cub Scouts from Wayne Elementary are taking orders for trees to help replant our tree-lined streets — where many of our trees have aged or fallen to disease. For just $20, you can buy a striking 2 – 4′-tall Centennial tree to nurture for generations to come! Select from the list of trees on the next page; the majority of the trees have been recommended by the Radnor Shade Commission. This is a great opportunity to plant living legacies in both Wayne and in our national forests, as well as enabling our local youth to perform a conservation project as part of their Scouting experience.
National Boy Scout Extra: As an incredible bonus, for every 100th Anniversary tree purchased, the Arbor Day Foundation will plant a corresponding tree in the newly created Boy Scouts of America Centennial Forest. The Centennial Forest will aid in re-planting the Flathead National Forest in Montana after recent fires, where deforested areas threaten tree seed-sources, wildlife shelter and grizzly bear habitat.
Local NWPA Extra: There are also a limited amount of “gift trees” that have been purchased by donators and Cub Scout Pack 284 – if you cannot afford a tree but would still like to plant one in front of your house, just let us know and we will supply on a first come, first serve basis (limit 1 per home). If you would like to gift a tree to a neighbor or donate to the NWPA gift tree program, just place another order and indicate how you would like to see it used.
When & How: Local Scouts will be visiting homes in the next couple of weeks taking orders. You may also simply send your order to Charlie.herrin@me.com. Tree orders are due by 4/28 and will ship in mid-May. Scouts and NWPA volunteers will be contacting you as soon as the trees arrive to schedule your planting during the weeks of May and early June (there will be 2-3 weekend time slots available). If you would prefer to just have the tree delivered, please let us know when you place your order.
Volunteer: If you are interested in working alongside the Cub Scouts, please contact Charlie Herrin at Charlie.herrin@me.com. It is a 1-2 hour commitment on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon in May/early June.
See attached PDF for order form and info: You Can Help Project – PDF
