The Kenton Firs Neighborhood Association – in partnership with VetsCorps volunteers – recently logged hundreds of hours grubbing, cleaning, pruning and clearing a community greenbelt.
More than 50 people – young and old – were part of the work group. Families, grandparents with grandchildren, relatives and friends also turned out to help.
The Kenton Firs turned its annual spring cleanup into a partnership with the city of Kent Neighborhood grant program with the goal to reclaim a common area from invasive plants and restore a natural habitat at the corner of 113th Avenue Southeast and Southeast 227th Place.
Matching funds from Kenton Firs garnered a $5,000 neighborhood grant from the city.
Board member Marsha St. Louis conducted the environmental research and drew up the plan.
Besides environmental stewardship, the project is designed to improve safety and security in the neighborhood.
An additional work day is being scheduled to complete the project.
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