The Environmental Association of St.Thomas- St.John, a proud member of the VI Conservation Society, is pleased that the new Humane Care Campus is about to open to serve the community's needs. EAST worked together with the Humane Society to plant more trees at their site, showcasing native trees. EAST secured a grant through the Urban and Community Forestry Assistance program, which will enable us to plant approximately 300 trees at the surrounding areas that have been disturbed by the recent construction of this needed campus. The slopes and terrain leading to the pond area will be protected from runoff erosion with these trees and will provide natural cover and food forwildlife, and also help reduce global warming.

We are about to plant those trees, but we need your assistance and help to comply with the volunteer hours of our grant. Two days have been selected for this effort, Saturday July 18 and Sunday July 19 at 8 am at the campus located by Market Square East across the street from the Cost U Less traffic light intersection on the highway.

To help us with this effort, please bring a pick or shovel and gloves for the planting as supplies are very limited. This educational and rewarding event will showcase the need to plant more native trees in the VI and to protect and beautify our environment. Water, a light breakfast and lunch will be provided by EAST.

Please leave your name and contact information with Jason Budsan at 775-6048 no later than Wednesday July 15 to confirm your attendance.

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