A group of Anchorage teens this summer has planted hundreds of trees, cleared invasive plants and fixed up muddy trails as part of a city program that aims to teach leadership and outdoor skills.
Teens with YEP chip away at a waist-high pile of gravel at Abbott Loop Community Park on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
Annie DuBois, with the parks department, said the group has already worked on new bike trails in Russian Jack Springs Park, removed invasive bird cherry trees at Campbell Tract and planted over 400 trees and shrubs in University Lake Park. On this afternoon, they were fixing up a muddy section of trail.
“By the end, they’re just such a family unit, it’s kind of great,” she said. “So while it might be really tough mentally, I think that they have developed the skills to support one another and help each other through those tough times.” “Wheelbarrowing, shoveling all day, it can get exhausting, especially on rainy days or on super warm days where the sun’s out there,” he said. “It’ll take a toll on you for sure.”“These other crew members, they’re very inspirational,” said Rangel. “You motivate each other to keep going. I really like the environment that’s around us.”
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