On Sunday 9/29/24, 8 members of AYLUS Newtown engaged in the Adopt-a-Trail project at Tyler State Park in Newtown, PA from 9:00-11:00 AM.
Our volunteers tidied the trail by identifying invasive, dangerous plants, removing them, and trimming shrubs and branches that encroached on the trail. In two hours, we finished the remaining 2/3 of the trail. We made the trail more accessible and safer by clearing dangerous plants, such as poison ivy and thorny plants. We have also made the trail aesthetically pleasing by tidying the excess leaves, branches, and shrubs. Lastly, we supported the ecosystem of the park by removing invasive plant species to allow more native plant species to thrive, subsequently increasing biodiversity.
Every member contributed to the project greatly and all had a dedicated attitude. They also enjoyed their time volunteering as they enjoyed nature and socializing with other members. But most importantly, our volunteers enjoyed fulfilling the project and the organization’s mission by having a positive impact on the local community.
Members who participated were Eric Chen (event leader), Kylee Guo, Faye Xin, Albert Chen, Ethan Huang, Ivan Lee, Vincent Tang, and Lawrence Fang; all participated for two hours.