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• • • Page 8 Grant, the Club will purchase trees, prepare the ground, and plant the trees to add beauty and screening to the cemetery. "It is exciting to be a part of this Community Tree Planting Grant. It will benefit our community and all that come to or pass the cemetery." -A.J., Youth Coordinator. TENNESSEE Crockett County Agricultural Extension Service Contact: Tonya G. Bain Grant Award: $1,000 Phone: (901)696 -2412 The Crockett County 4 -H Program is working closely with local agencies to plan and plant a "Community Tree Park." This park will have over 80 species of trees, that will be identified by plaques, that can be utilized by students and 4 -H'ers for leaf identification, nature lovers for its beauty, and perhaps wildlife as well. A section of land by our county's outdoor classroom has been set aside for this park. 4 -H members. extension personnel and more will help with the planting and maintaining of this project. It will be a much needed and eagerly awaited project. WASHINGTON Spokane County 4 -H Council Contact: Cheryl NL Chi Grant Award: $1,000 Phone: (509)838 -0409 4 -H will partner with the West Central Neighborhood and other community volunteers in Spokane, Washington to plant trees and shrubbery to beautify a community garden site. This tree planting is the first step in the process to transform a vacant lot into a garden and community focal point. The tree planting will take place later this summer. 'We can't believe we got this grant. We are excited to plant trees and be involved in the community." - Andrew and Kerry, youth coordinators. WEST VIRGINIA Jefferson County 4 -H Leader's Association Contact: Jim Staley Grant Award: $750 Phone: (304)728 -7415 The Peter Burr Living History Farm near Charles Town, West Virginia will be the recipient of 110 new trees, thanks to the National 4 -H Grant Program. The Jefferson County WV 4 -H Leader's Association, in cooperation with the County Farm Bureau and the County Historic Landmarks Commission, saw a need for trees on the site location of this 1790's farmstead to provide shade, authenticity, and soil conservation. Most of the trees will be poplars and pine, but 10 antique fruit trees will also be planted. Lars, youth coordinator and a member of the Middleway Climbers 4 -H Club said, "I'm excited about the changing character of the farm as the trees grow and mature over the years." WEST VIRGINIA Leon Luckies Walking Track Contact: Ruth Dunham Grant Award: $1,000 Phone: (304)458 -1637 The "County Trail" Walking Track we recently completed at Healthcare of Leon/Buffalo is not a very picturesque scene. The planting of trees and shrubs will enhance the overall appearance of the track, plus help stabilize the soil. We plan to label the trees with their scientific names. This will further our children's education on recognizing and identifying some of our West Virginia trees. Benches will be placed strategically around the track to provide relaxation for the walkers, or anyone who visits, and alloy them to enjoy natures beauty. The construction of this walking track has increased the needs and knowledge of individuals to exercise. We are extremely pleased with the number of individuals who use the track. Leon Luckies 4 -H Club's success will be measured by the enjoyment and pleasure the landscaping provides the track, the area, and the community. As Nancy Baker, Walking Track Coordinator says, "There is no measurable guideline for the success of the track, only smiles of appreciation, words of gratitude, usage of the track and the knowledge that we, members of the Leon Luckies 4 -H Club, are contributing to the health and welfare of the community." [ Programs I Are you into it? I 4-H Stuff I What's New ] [ 4 -H Center I Press I Get Involved I Who We Are] [ Search I Sitemap I Discussion I Alumni ] [ 4 -H Info ] [Home] June 15, 2000