The Rotary Club of Carlisle Sunrise planted 20 Japanese Zelkova trees along the Big Spring High School cross country course Saturday April 21st as part of the Club’s Day of Service.

The tree planting was in support of Rotary International President Ian Riseley’s global project to plant a tree for every one of the 1.2 Million members of Rotary International during his Presidential year.

The Sunrise Rotary Club performed this project using Rotary District matching grant funds and as part of their commitment to perform Community Service.

The Club worked with Rick Gillam, the Big Spring School Districts manager of Buildings and Grounds and Sam Sheeler, the Districts’ maintenance manager on the planning for this project.  The School District used their tractor and auger to drill the holes for the trees.

Eighteen Sunrise Rotarians, assisted by the sons of two members along with two members of the Big Spring High School’s National Honor Society worked a total of over 125 volunteer hours to plant, fertilize, water, stake and mulch the 20 six to ten foot tall trees in less than three hours.

As six members of the Rotary Club of Carlisle Sunrise are graduates of the Big Spring School District, the school is an integral part of the Club’s community.

Someday soon, families, spectators and athletes will enjoy the shade and clean air that these trees will provide as they cheer on their favorite cross country runners.

Drone picture courtesy of Ace Drone Services, Carlisle, PA.