Gateway + Greenway Cleanup Day in Bridge Street Park

There was no better synopsis than the email from Lebanon Parks, Arts, & Rec Director Paul Coats:

Dear volunteer,

You came with shovels, rakes, pruners, weeding thingys, wheelbarrows, gloves, muscles and determination. We needed all that stuff, plus some good cheer, which you brought also.

We dug holes, busted through rotting roots, collected litter, dug a wider hole, built signs, chalked a sidewalk, expanded holes, planted trees in holes, watered trees, moved trees, and, yup, dug another hole.

We also tuned up bikes, learned a bit about trees, embraced new art, painted faces, twisted balloons, got a new West Leb shirt, pressed apples for cider, flipped burgers and dogs, enjoyed good live music, gelato, and had an all around good time.

You were there to represent your street, West Lebanon, the City of Lebanon, Christ Redeemer Church, the Tree Advisory Board, Leb Rec, Conservation Commission, or more than one of these at the same time.

Kudos to each of you for showing up, for loving your community, and for “joining with us in giving and receiving”. It was an honor to work with you and we hope to see you out there again.

With gratitude,

Paul

p.s. Check out these pics https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/New-Hampshire/West-Leb-Greenway/