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Adas Israel Cemetery, Washington DC, DC, USA
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Mikayla223



Registered: December 2018
City/Town/Province: Washington
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On December 14, 2018, I volunteered with Casey Trees at the Adas Israel Cemetery Community Tree Planting event. Casey Trees is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to restoring, protecting, and strengthening trees throughout Washington, DC. They collect data, plant, identify trees, while also promoting sustainability and bring awareness to environmental issues in Washington, DC. At the event, they split us into teams and we planted three different trees. A Magnolia, hawthorn, and Honey locust tree.


The first task was to dig a hole for the trees. It had to be dug 2 to 3 times the size of the root ball so the roots of the tree can have an easier time growing and traveling through the ground until they get strong enough. With the burlap still attached to the tree root, we placed each tree into its hole. Burlap is woven from jute, hemp, or fiber that protects the tree from dying from the freezing winter weather conditions such as winter burn and dry soil. After we placed it in, our team leader cut the wires off the burlap and we began filling it with dirt and compacting it with our foot. However, an extra step was added, Hydro Gel.


Next, my teammate and I sprinkled corn infused Hydro Gel every 2-3 inches or so of dirt. The corn infused hydrogels would act like sponges and soak up the water while also expanding to retain more over time. This is an experiment that is currently being conducted by a member of Casey Trees. The Hydro Gel will allow the tree to have water during rain droughts. After a year, the corn will dissolve and they will check up on the trees to see if this experience was a success.


Last, we dumped dark colored mulch around the trees and raked it evenly. My teammates staked a water bag with wood beside the trunk of each tree. The water bag allows water to gather directly to the main trunks of the tree, this prevents runoff, droughts and transplant shocks. A deer fence was placed around the honey locust tree to protect it from getting eaten. Attending this event was a great look into my future career as an Environmental Scientist.
· Date: December 29, 2018 · Views: 3118 · File size: 23.8kb, 5006.6kb · : 4032 x 3024 ·
Hours Volunteered: 3
Volunteers: 18
Authors Age & Age Range of Volunteers: 20
Native Trees Planted: 3
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