Participants in this movement plant giant trees to leave a positive, lasting impact on future generations. We all want our kids and grandkids to have access to beautiful, resilient forests and clean air to breathe. 

 

But what do the kids say? We asked three youth volunteers. It turns out they think about taking care of future humans just as often as their parents do. 

 

Adi, Olivia, and Lucy are three high school students who worked with PropagationNation volunteer Bob Barnes. They planted redwood and sequoia seedlings through a citizen science program at Marshall Middle School in Olympia.

 

When asked what she thought about planting redwoods and sequoias that will not reach their full height until future generations grow old, Adi said, “I think about that. A lot of the things are going to definitely outlive us and continue. We probably won’t see anywhere to the full extent of the tree’s life, which is really interesting to think about.” 

 

Adi said getting involved in planting trees helped her feel she was making a real impact toward a better environment and also that she was part of a community of people who care.

 

Olivia appreciated “being able to make a difference.” She’s always felt connected to nature and aspires to a career that will help make the world a better place. She wants to “make it so our kids don’t have to deal with the same stuff we do.”

 

“Planting a tree, even when it seems insignificant, that tree will outlive you,” Lucy said, “It’s a way that you can make change even if it feels like everything is going wrong.”

 

Like our founders, do they think about what the planet might be like for their grandchildren? 

 

“Frequently,” Lucy affirmed. 

 

The nature of this movement is intergenerational and future-casting. The bright, insightful words from these youth confirm it. We’re all working to leave a friendlier world than the one we are living in.

 

We would like to expand our outreach to schools and work with more youth like Adi, Olivia, and Lucy. Your financial support helps do that. For example, a gift of $500 supports two outreach events in schools. 

 

Every donation before March 15 will be matched by a family of donors up to $25,000. 

 

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