ICP is busily preparing for our tree planting event this Friday, November 11. Through the "Trees for the 21st Century" program, hosted by the National Wildlife Federation, we will be planting 50 douglas fir trees on Bainbrudge Parks land.
     Through the Trees for the 21st Century initiative, we aim to teach children about the value of the environment; expand the world inventory of trees to protect and improve natural resources; and to help children value long term stewardship of trees, Earth’s “perfect organic machines.”
     So far we have lots of Island families coming to help. The parks department will be mowing the planting site and flagging where the trees should go. They are also providing mulch for the children to spread around their baby trees.
     We will be bringing in Jim Trainer, local arborist and naturalist, to give a hands-on presentation about trees, their importance in our environment, and the animals who rely on trees. He will be bringing a variety of interesting artifacts for children to see and touch.
     Friday, November 11, 10-11:30 at Meigs Farm, SW corner of Koura Rd and Hwy 305. Wear your boots, and bring your shovel and a bucket to carry the mulch. Please RSVP to info@islandcooperativepreschool.org