Plant a tree at Yankauer Nature Preserve!
PVAS Host: Alexus Smetzer and KC Walters
This program is FREE and open to the public. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.
PVMN Volunteer Hours Eligible
There is no better way to give back to Mother Earth than to plant a tree! We invite your family to join the PVAS team for a tree-planting event to celebrate Earth Day this month. Please bring a water bottle, gloves, and a favorite planting tool (if you have one!)
- Walking Distance: 1/2 mile
- Pace: Moderate
- Exposure: Under forest canopy
- Terrain: Flat to moderate hiking trails
- Restroom: There are composting toilets on site
- Parking/Where to Meet: Participants should meet in the parking lot
- What to Bring: Please bring a water bottle, work gloves, and your favorite tree planting tool if you have one!
Registration will remain open until the start of the program.
About Alexus: Alexus is a recent Shepherd University graduate with a B.S. in environmental studies with a focus in aquatics. During her time there she worked in the aquaponics laboratory at “Tabler Farm”, was a member of Pi Epsilon, and served on the executive board for her sorority Delta Zeta that was very active in the community. Alexus has always had a love for conservation and is very excited to work with the PVAS team! Alexus loves being in nature, hiking, reading and spending time with her two dogs Clover and Banks as well as her two cats Spruce and Juniper.