06/09/2026
A big thank you to Thayer S., a local high school student, for her recent planting project at the Chapman DeMary Trail to help restore part the riparian buffer—the natural area of trees, shrubs, and grasses along streams that protects water quality, reduces erosion, and provides valuable wildlife habitat.
Her planting efforts included:
🌸 Flowering Dogwood – A beautiful native tree that helps stabilize soil while providing food and shelter for birds and other wildlife.
🌿 Silky Dogwood – A streamside superstar! Its extensive root system helps prevent erosion, stabilize stream banks, and filter runoff before it reaches the water.
🐝 Common Buttonbush – A favorite of pollinators, this native shrub thrives in wet areas and helps protect waterways by filtering pollutants and holding soil in place.
Projects like this make a lasting impact on our parks, trails, and local environment. Join us in thanking Thayer for her hard work and commitment to conservation! 👏
