On June 7th, 2008 the Young Marines came to help us out. After a tour of our facility the Marines went to work clearing invasive vines from choking the life out of important trees on the property. They worked diligently, pulling, digging and cutting vines until they had filled 15 bags with vines
and saved many trees. Each Marine was given information sheets about the importance of trees in the environment for a healthy planet. What a wonderful group of young people. They were such a big help to us and our trees and we certainly hope that they will return to help again. The Young Marines is a youth education and service program for boys and girls, ages 8 through completion of high school. The Young Marines promotes the mental, moral, and physical development of its members. The program focuses on character building, leadership, and promotes a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The mission of the Young Marines is to positively impact
America’s future by providing quality youth development programs for boys and girls that nurtures and develops its members into responsible citizens who enjoy and promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
