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Earth Day Service Project at Great Sand Dunes

Earth Day Service Project at Great Sand Dunes

by Dirk Oden -
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Dunes Day Group

 

Earth Day at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. This service project was developed a number of years ago by science teacher Roger Dawson. Students planted trees around the parking lot and completed erosion control activities. Many of the trees planted in past years are doing well. The trees are transplanted from other areas of the park. The the rangers served the students lunch and the students had a little time to explore this wonderful place. This year's group was a great bunch and did an excellent job. 

"Someone is sitting in the  shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago."

                     -Widely attributed to Warren Buffet

 

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Planting trees near the parking lot. 

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Rangers explain a project goal to students.

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Food!   Followed by enjoying the dunes.

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Medano Creek helps shape the dunes.