Broadlands Gets Pick as a VA location for Plant a Wish Project

This Sunday, Plant a Wish Project will be at the Nature Center at 11am planting a native Serviceberry tree.

Public is Invited to Join Us at the Nature Center Grounds

Broadlands is the location chosen to represent Virginia for this project.

Date: Sunday, June 13th
Time: 11am

The overall wish of the Plant A Wish project is for future generations to enjoy an abundance of biodiversity, native plants and trees, fresh air, and clean water.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTMFJUBIO6o&feature=player_embedded

Founded by Hawaii-based husband and wife team Joseph Imhoff and Sara Tekula, Plant A Wish is a public awareness project aiming to inspire the restoration of native habitats around America, engaging communities and inspiring individuals to take an active role in the health of our environment.



The Tree for Broadlands: Serviceberry

The common name, serviceberry, is believed to come from a Colonial tradition. After the spring thaw, clergy would ride a circuit through mountainous regions to provide services for those who had died the past winter. This circuit usually coincided with the blooming of the serviceberry shrubs.

In the East, they are also known as shadbush or shadblow because they flower around the same time that shad are returning to their springtime spawning grounds. The term “blow” means blossom.

We thank Greenworks for donating this tree for this project.




Project in the News:
Hawaii Couple Hits the Road to Plant Native Trees (and Wishes!) in All 50 U.S. States

 

since this is cashburn- my wish is that we plant a MONEY TREE. lol

 

Let us know when you find that tree.

 

Wow, awesome job Oya, and thanks Greenworks for donating the tree!