Hi! My name is Ryan and I am fundraising for my Boy Scouts Eagle Project! I partnered with our San Mateo parks department on this project in order to make the local parks & community more sustainable and environmentally friendly. This money would go mainly to purchasing Magnolia Trees that will be planted in Coyote Point Park, on Jan 22-23, 2022. I would be so grateful if you could contribute to this cause!

 

Here is some more details about the project:

 

-Planting Magnolia trees in multiple locations around Coyote Point Park in San Mateo
-Trees are 10-15 feet tall
-Digging 4ft x 4 ft x 4 ft holes in soil
-Moving trees into position
-Manually watering every tree on a weekly basis; for ~8 months (Jan-Sep 2022)
-This project is currently scheduled for January 22-23rd, 2022.

-Here is where the funds will go to:
  ~$300-$400 : Soil, provided by Lynsgo Gardening: https://store.lyngsogarden.com/departments/soils-6.html
  ~$1800 (600 per tree, x3) : purchased through San Mateo Parks
  ~$50: Food / Refreshments.

 

Mission Statement:

As much of the current plant life in Coyote Point Park is nearing the end of their lifespans, this project will be part of a greater initiative to introduce newer, more sustainable trees in their place. The local environment benefits from the addition of these trees: they provide oxygen, improve air quality, and support other organisms in the ecosystem. Magnolia trees were selected due to their ability to flourish even while being in a coastal, saltwater environment, similar to the environment of the park, as it neighbors the bay. Magnolia trees are also a great option because of their sustainability. With good care, they live up to a hundred years and do not need as much watering after the initial half-year manual watering period. Unlike the current abundance of eucalyptus trees inhabiting the park area, Magnolias are not an invasive species and thus do not hurt the local environment.

 

I'd appreciate any donations, and even sharing on social media will help a ton! Thanks <3