Trees for Trash

On December 12 a dedicated crew of volunteers set about planting 50 native trees and shrubs throughout the Paddy’s Creek Area of Lake James State Park. Representing the Lake James Area Wildlife and Nature Association (LAWNS) and the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, these 15 hard-working folks rolled up their sleeves and put in 60 work-hours to beautify the grounds and improve habitat for wildlife.

The donation of trees and shrubs came through the Trash for Trees program, administered by the NCWF, which credits volunteer organizations with one native planting for every 25 pounds of trash removed from a public space. The annual Lake James Clean-Up, hosting in March, accounts for the large number of plants awarded to LAWNS.