Honeysuckle 0, Gaskins 1

Today, I had the opportunity to work with BW Greenway (BWG) volunteers at Anderson Fen in a fierce battle to eliminate the invasive Honeysuckle plant.  BWG is a group, similar to the River Stewards in some regards. Essentially, BWG has a vision and mission to protect and restore land and water resources between Beaver Creek and Wenrick Wetland by a cohesive community. Sound familiar? It should. Like the Stewards, this diverse group of volunteers recognize the value of Dayton’s watershed and they’ve identified that a strong interconnected community plays an essential part in protecting and promoting the water as an asset to everyone. All in all, I had a great time with this band of warriors who heroically demolish Honeysuckle in the name of conservation. The scrimmage was a test, but we can out on top.

Chalk that up as a win!

Alexander

Interested in volunteering: info@bwgreenway.org.

river poems

I just wanted to share two short river poems/poem bits that I wrote a while back. Enjoy!
-Katie (River Steward Alum '10)

like the polarity of H₂O molecules writ large

the magnetism of water draws people in to listen

and the river has many voices

            the soothing, quiet hush: asking you to find
                      peace inside yourself

            the babbling chatter: telling you of its passing news

            the loud, triumphant roar: demanding your respect
                      and attention

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Before, I was like a sycamore seed

lost in the desert,

waiting,

but now that my thirst is awakened

and I've started to sprout

I'm left alone with the growing pains

still, one day I'll shade the banks of that Great River
           my heart calls home

but until then,

my roots will long for purchase

and every sound of water holds the promise of someday