2008 REFOREST THE BLUEGRASS

WHO:	Volunteers are needed to assist with planting trees, handing out materials, and registering other guests.
WHAT:	Reforest the Bluegrass 2008 - Jacobson Park Volunteers will be asked to help plant 9,000 tree seedlings to create a forest in Jacobson Park. Volunteers will be organized into groups and lead into the field by trained personnel. Each group takes approximately 1.5-2.0 hours to plant all of their assigned seedlings.
WHEN:	Saturday, April 19, 2008, 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
WHERE:	Jacobson Park, located off Athens-Boonesboro Road.
WHAT TO BRING:	Dress for the weather and wear water-proof boots, in some places the ground has standing water. RTB 2008 will be held rain or shine -- the rain is good for the trees. You do not need to bring any shovels or buckets. It is recommended that you have water-proof gloves to handle the tree seedlings. This will help keep your hands warm, the seedlings have been kept moist for their protection.
PARKING:	On-site parking will be available.
LUNCH & T-SHIRTS:	Lunch and t-shirts will be provided to every volunteer who registers and participates in the project.
TO VOLUNTEER:	Because Reforest the Bluegrass is such a large event we ask that all volunteers register in advance. LexCall 859-425-2255 By registering in advance, we are able to mail you information about this year's event and to make sure that we have enough t-shirts and lunch.
OTHER "STUFF":	All volunteers will be asked to sign a liability waiver. Parents must sign the waivers for children under 18 years of age. Children ages 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult (18 or older). All address, telephone, and e-mail information given to the LFUCG is confidential and is used solely for the Reforest the Bluegrass program.

Reach the Urban Forestry Program staff at 258-3451, or by e-mail.