Trees being planted along Little Shades Creek

On Monday, Aug. 3, two red buds, one curly willow, and one pear tree were planted along the sidewalk near the gazebo along Little Shades Creek. The efforts were made possible by Alabama Power and Andy's Creekside Nursery.

The planting is part of larger restoration efforts occurring along Little Shades Creek in Vestavia Hills. Over two planting days in late March, Francesca Gross, urban conservation associate with the Alabama field office of The Nature Conservancy, led the volunteer effort, which was organized to provide a natural anchor along the banks of the creek.

The planting days brought out more than two dozen volunteers in an effort to stabilize the erosion that has plagued the area since the early 2000s. Many trees were donated by the Alabama Forestry Commission.

For more information about the Little Shades Creek Restoration Project, contact Kellie Johnston atwarriorcwp@hotmail.com or Francesca Gross at Francesca.gross@tnc.org.