On Wednesday, November 10th, the Estuary Project welcomed 9 Kirby School students for their school-wide community involvement day. These students had signed up to volunteer their community hours to the restoration of the San Lorenzo River habitats. 

The students had the choice to work in groups of 3 on 3 different activities with the option to switch after 1 hour to other work. None of the students took that option, because they had bonded with their tasks and teammates.

 Estuary Project Participants: 9 Kirby School students, 2 Chaperones= 11 total

All photo/video credits go to Yakira Lavaderry. 

LOCATION: 

Mike Fox Park @ Riverside Ave. bridge

In 2 hrs. we achieved:

1. Planted 3 1 gal California Gooseberries, 12 Toyon starters;
2. dead headed Buckwheat plants & spread the seeds;
3. pruned Calif. Fuchsia & Gum-plants;
4. removed a big section of Bermuda grass; 
5. pruned a patch of the wild roses.

This two-hour event was exceptionally successful because the students were eager to learn and apply themselves to chosen tasks, listen to information and stay focused; they didn’t shy away from work they had never done before; the students formed a cohesive, smooth workflow of thoughtful collaboration among themselves.

I warmly thank the Kirby students and their chaperones for the opportunity to share a wonderful time with them and accomplish so much!

The Estuary Project also thanks the Park & Rec. crew and the Valley Women’s Club for their support of the Kirby School event. 

Kind regards to all ~ jane