Seedlings that have been planted as part of an Armstrong wetland restoration project got some love amid summer heat last weekend.
As the hot weather settles in, the Armstrong Wetlands Association and community volunteers have been closely monitoring the more than 100 trees and shrubs that were planted by Vernon and Armstrong students at the end of April with the goal of restoring the wetlands downtown.
The native plants were placed strategically on a hummock to ensure that both water-loving and drier adapted seedlings would have a good chance of survival.
For a month the weather cooperated with occasional days of rain when needed, but summer's arrival has created the need for monitoring, which has recently begun.
Saturday, June 7, was the first watering event. A crew of six volunteers showed up early to scoop buckets of water from the pond and carry them around the "pocket forest" to each small seedling.
Three association members and three intrepid community volunteers took part and got the job done in less than an hour.
"Thanks to Jenna, Jack and Bodie Knoll for all the help!" the association said.
Anyone interested in helping out with future morning watering activities can contact the Armstrong Wetlands Association at armstrongwetlands@gmail.com.