Wellington Plants Seeds for Greener Tomorrow
Wellington celebrated National Public Lands Day (NPLD) with approximately 50 volunteers planting more than 700 pine seedlings at the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Environmental Preserve.
On Saturday, September 27, more than 175,000 volunteers nationwide visited their favorite parks, beaches, wildlife preserves or forests and chipped in to help improve these treasured places. Wellington residents did their part in the 21st annual National Public Lands Day (NPLD), the largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands in the United States. The group included members of the Wellington Garden Club, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Cub Scouts.
The seedlings planted were “South Florida” Slash pines, which are specifically adapted to our local environment. This marks Wellington’s 2nd year planting for NPLD. The Village is pleased to report that 95% of the seedlings planted last year are still thriving. Special thanks to the volunteers who planted seedlings for a greener tomorrow. (See photos below)
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