Thursday, July 22, 2010

Agaves are trees, right?

Around here I'd say they serve much of the same function. So if your Webelos are looking to finish that Forester badge and plant 100 seedlings, this weekend is your chance!
Coronado National Memorial is planting 1500 agaves on Saturday. These are critical to the bats who live in the area. Many agaves were removed or displaced during the border fence construction, so now is the time to get things back a little closer to what they were.  This is a great opportunity to learn more about our local environment and give back at the same time.
They are having a birding walk at 7AM with the Audobon society. Registration starts at 8:00AM, followed by orientation and planting starts at 9AM. They are planning to be finished by 12:30 PM, at which time you can join in a plant identification walk.
To make a reservation or for additional information, contact the Coronado National Memorial visitor center at 366-5515, Ext. 0.

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