CLINCHCO, Va. — On April 30, Appalachian Voices is hosting a community tree planting event at Quarry Drive, a former mine site near Clinchco in Dickenson County, Va.
Appalachian Voices purchased the site earlier this year as part of its Mineland ReLeaf program, which seeks to restore native trees and wildlife to poorly reclaimed mineland. Quarry Drive was overgrown with invasive autumn olive trees, which have been removed. The soil — heavily compacted by mining and reclamation activity — has been prepared for native tree plantings.
On April 30 at 5:15 p.m., residents interested in helping with the reforestation effort can meet beside the Clinchco Town Hall for shuttles to Quarry Drive. In addition to the tree-planting, there will be a cookout, and participants are encouraged to bring an item to include in a time capsule to be buried on site.
Participants are asked to wear sturdy, closed-toe footwear and rugged clothes. Bug spray is also recommended. This activity is open to all ages and abilities. Appalachian Voices will provide food, water, seedlings and tools. To help organize carpools to the site and ensure enough food, participants are asked to register for the event.
