On Sunday, September 27, 2009, Girl Scout Troop 819, along with their families and friends, completed a planting project at Maddox Park for National Public Lands Day. They received a grant from the Native Plant Society and had some additional funding to purchase native plants. We spent about 3.5 hours removing ivy, planting, watering, and mulching plants while learning about some of the native plants and the soil in the park. Troop 819 were fantastic to work with and we had a lot of fun in the process. The new plants are around the old blue oak by the street near the east edge of the park. We are hoping to work with the Troop and with our Maddox neighbors to complete additional renaturalization projects in the near future, and to continue our "budding" relationship.
2009 marks the 16th year that National Public Lands Day has brought together thousands of volunteers from coast to coast to improve and restore the lands and facilities that Americans use for recreation, education, and just plain enjoyment. Last year over 120,000 Americans participated at sites in all 50 states.  
Renee Morales, Sierra Thompson, Eleanore Browne, Kaitlin Meyer  
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,Inc. is the event’s national corporate sponsor for the 11th consecutive year. This year, Northrop Grumman has joined as a corporate sponsor. Nine federal agencies will participate along with over 125 state, county, and city partners and a host of nonprofit groups, including the Boy Scouts of America, The Girl Scouts of USA, Student Conservation Association, and The Corps Network. The National Environmental Education Foundation coordinates National Public Lands Day. For additional information about National Public Lands Day check out their Website Here.
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