Join us for a tree planting volunteer work party at our Two Heroes Stream Restoration Site on Tuesday 11/3 from 1-4 pm!
The stream running alongside Two Heroes got an upgrade this summer! After being identified as a clean water priority in the Keeler Bay Action Plan, restoration work was completed in July 2026 to slow water flow and restore floodplain function. To wrap up the project, we’ll be planting ~200 native trees and shrubs (13 species) to stabilize the newly graded streambank and floodplain, provide a diverse wildlife habitat, and create a natural buffer that filters water before it reaches the lake.
Event info: Tuesday 11/3 from 1-4pm. We will meet at the Community Lane parking lot near the Worthen Library lower level. Feel free to join at anytime from 1-4pm that you are available! Bathroom available in Worthen Library. Snacks and beverages provided!
Questions? Email nora@shlt.org
What to bring: Water bottle, gloves (we’ll have extra), and clothes/shoes you don’t mind getting dirty/wet. Waterproof boots best- we will be in a wetland! Optional: Kneepads for comfort while working and a chair for taking breaks. If you have your own shovel it never hurts to bring an extra.
Accessibility info: Planting site is ~200 ft from parking lot, across a mowed lawn. Set up and prep tasks will be located in the lawn. Trees will be planted in an area that may have tall grass, uneven terrain, or wet sections.
We will have a range of tasks and are happy to find one that works for you!
digging holes for bare root trees
putting together plastic tree tubes for deer protection
attaching tree tubes to stakes with zip ties
spreading wood chips around each tree
carrying trees to planting sites (bare root trees = very light, no heavy root ball!)
problem solving, moral support, conversation starter, and DJ