CLT to hold island re-pining June 21
If the early 20th century’s lumbering and subsequent development were not stressful enough, the recent hurricanes have added decimation to this island’s namesake. Thus, The Calusa Land Trust, Pine Island’s all-volunteer land conservancy, is sponsoring another replanting/re-pining event Saturday, June 21, beginning at 8 a.m. at a preserve near you.
Volunteers are needed to help plant upwards of 200 slash and longleaf pine seedlings.
The plantings will take place at the St James Creek Preserve and the following preserves located north of the Center: Taylor/Willow Lake (Alcorn Street), Ed Chapin (Royal Oakely off Mannheim Road/Harbor Drive) and the Wigert/Barron (Barrancas Avenue in Bokeelia).
Plantings will require your work gloves, shovels and rakes. The Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Department has offered to water the plantings. Bottled cold water will be offered to refresh all volunteers.
Interested persons are requested to text or call Ellen Ballard at 239-980-0701 at least five days before the event (June 16), in order to allow for efficient coordination.