10,000 Hands Report - 2016
ACAP Saint John and its community outreach initiatives have become an established vehicle by which community stakeholders can participate in hands-on improvements to their local environment. The efficiency of this program lies in its ability to maintain a strong partnership with the City of Saint John for logistic support, the New Brunswick Environmental Trust Fund for financial support, and in ACAP Saint John’s ability to maintain an established, growing and dedicated network of volunteers and experts. Through direct engagement, in-field and in-class education programs, tree planting and outdoor activities, citizens develop a sense of understanding and ownership of their environment and are more likely to support other initiatives that promote good stewardship and sustainable development.
ACAP Saint John and its community outreach initiatives have become an established vehicle by which community stakeholders can participate in hands-on improvements to their local environment. The efficiency of this program lies in its ability to maintain a strong partnership with the City of Saint John for logistic support, the New Brunswick Environmental Trust Fund for financial support, and in ACAP Saint John’s ability to maintain an established, growing and dedicated network of volunteers and experts. Through direct engagement, in-field and in-class education programs, tree planting and outdoor activities, citizens develop a sense of understanding and ownership of their environment and are more likely to support other initiatives that promote good stewardship and sustainable development.
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Discussion<br />
The Riparian Enhancement portion of the <strong>10</strong>,<strong>000</strong> <strong>Hands</strong> project involved nine planting locations where<br />
a total of 548 native trees and shrubs where planted in urban areas of Saint John during tree planting<br />
events. Volunteers had the opportunity to be involved in, and learn about, habitat restoration while<br />
experiencing nature first-hand and getting their hands dirty. A diversity of volunteers participated in<br />
planting events including a wide range of ages, experience, and backgrounds.<br />
In addition to these planting events, 200 White spruce seedlings were donated to ACAP Saint John in<br />
the fall by JD Irving and were planted on Wellwood Farm land where they will grow for two to three<br />
years before being transplanted for future volunteer planting projects. The generous donation of trees<br />
and land have enabled ACAP Saint John to leverage in kind contributions that facilitate multi-year<br />
planning for future projects.<br />
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