After teleworking all morning, I drove up to Lyme (left at 1130, arrived at 1200) to spend the afternoon with my friends from Connecticut River Conservancy and NorthWoods Stewardship Center. Together, we planted trees intended to stabilize the eastern bank of the Connecticut River. Unlike my experience with them in Piermont last Fall, today’s planting in Lyme (just north of the Thetford Bridge) was dry and pleasant. Working with a team run by Meg and Ron, we dug holes for many more types of trees than I’d seen before: elm, dogwood, cottonwood, willow, oak, etc. (see photos). After we finished establishing the saplings in new homes, I tried out a new water bucket yoke - it took some practice but definitely helped move the water! After finishing my volunteering (1530), I drove across the Connecticut River and headed home via Thetford and US-5. Arrived at my condo by 1600 and completed my work day (more teleworking). Felt pretty good after several hours along the River because my colleagues were energetic and upbeat - it was infectious. Bonus: I’ll be able to check on the trees when I resume my paddling someday!
