For ReTree with Yampa Valley Sustainability Council this year, we planted cottonwoods and alders along a stretch of the Yampa River. This section of the river is on private property and had no shade. Hopefully the 80 trees we planted make a difference over time!
It was a beautiful fall day with geese flying overhead and cows visiting from the field next door. My artist friends Ann Feldman and Joanne Orce (laughing like maniacs) came to plant with us again. Matt built wire cages to keep the browsers out, and our daughter planted trees with me. She is a real pro at this after 9 years of ReTree!