Tree Planting, April 2008

holding the bare root tree on the mound while others help backfill. 

Planting Trees, April 2008

Crustin is holding the roots in the microrhizae.  A fungus that helps the roots fixate nitrogen and draw nutrients from the soil. 

Tree Planting, April 2008

Many volunteers.  A lot of the dirt they've been using is coming from decomposed wood piles. 

Planting Trees, April 2008

Chad using the pick axe to break up the center mound before planting.

Planting Trees, April 2008

We had to carry water in 5 gallon buckets across the field to water the trees.

Tree Planting, April 2008

working together out in the blazing, morning sun

Potluck, April 2008

Bradley and James at the kitchen sink.  James was cooking some chili and it was delicious.