Volunteers lend a hand at Arbor Day events

City and EarthCorps hold small planting gatherings.

October 17, 2020 12:30 pm
Volunteers participate in planting during a small, socially distanced Arbor Day event on Oct. 17 at Pioneer Park. The city teamed with EarthCorps for the city’s third annual Arbor Day celebration. Andy Nystrom/ Reporter
Volunteers participate in planting during a small, socially distanced Arbor Day event on Oct. 17 at Pioneer Park. The city teamed with EarthCorps for the city’s third annual Arbor Day celebration. Andy Nystrom/ Reporter

Top: Volunteers participate in planting during a small, socially distanced Arbor Day event on Oct. 17 at Pioneer Park. The city teamed with EarthCorps for the city’s third annual Arbor Day celebration. Andy Nystrom/ Reporter

Bottom: An EarthCorps member and volunteers plant away on Oct. 17. Two small, socially distanced events took place on Arbor Day at Pioneer Park. Andy Nystrom/ Reporter

An EarthCorps member and volunteers plant away on Oct. 17. Two small, socially distanced events took place on Arbor Day at Pioneer Park. Andy Nystrom/ Reporter

An EarthCorps member and volunteers plant away on Oct. 17. Two small, socially distanced events took place on Arbor Day at Pioneer Park. Andy Nystrom/ Reporter

Mercer Island Deputy Mayor Wendy Weiker, left, and natural resources specialist Kim Frappier plant a western red cedar. Courtesy photo

Mercer Island Deputy Mayor Wendy Weiker, left, and natural resources specialist Kim Frappier plant a western red cedar. Courtesy photo