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Clean water and shade for Bristol: restoring the Maple wetland

Help us clean and replant the Maple wetland before the December planting window closes.

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Dennis Gibson
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Bristol
The Maple wetland has been used as an informal dump for years. This September, 111 neighbors turned up for a first cleanup, filling 159 bags in a single morning. Now we want to restore it for good. We have a plan agreed with the city parks department, including native species selected by a local botanist. The area floods more each year, and fish have returned for the first time in a decade after our first cleanup. Restoring it will protect homes and bring back shade. All the labor is volunteered. We just need materials. We'll post planting day photos and a count of every sapling planted. Where the $1,050 goes: • Tools and protective gear: $420 • Signage and educational materials: $70 • Native saplings and stakes: $560 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
#environment#tree-planting#cleanup

Updates from Dennis

  1. Quick update: $671 raised so far (64%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. 51% there. I met with the nursery and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 28% funded and I made the first payment toward native saplings and stakes.

Donations

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  • Fernanda Elaine Ramos 🇧🇷 · $100
  • Meena P. Nanda 🇨🇦 · $75
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  • Bisma Hira Farooqi 🇵🇰 · $50

    “Thought of Dennis all day after reading this. - Hyderabad”

  • Busisiwe B. Van der Merwe 🇿🇦 · $49
  • Corazon B. Dela Cruz 🇺🇸 · $36

    “Thinking of you. Shared with friends too. - Lafayette”

  • Jie Jie Pan 🇺🇸 · $30

    “Thought of Dennis all day after reading this. - Fresno”

  • Tanvi M. Grewal 🇮🇳 · $27.50

    “Blessings. Small amount but sent with love. - Rajkot”

  • Esperanza N. Núñez 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Travis N. May 🇦🇺 · $25

    “Wish I could do more. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Wollongong”

  • Lasanthi Lakshmi Yapa 🇱🇰 · $25
  • Manuel A. Martínez 🇨🇴 · $25
  • Tahmina Mitu Dutta 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $20
  • Như Mai Ly 🇻🇳 · $20
  • Nadia Tetiana Zhukov 🇷🇺 · $20

Reviews

2.8(4 reviews)

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  • Rubén C. Vargas🇲🇽Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Cesar D. Reyes🇵🇭Verified helper
    Practical and effective help

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Angel W. Armstrong🇺🇸Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Ruslan Yevhen Filippov🇷🇺Verified helper
    Professional and kind

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Mehul A. Bhosale

    rooting for you, Dennis. Your post was clear and honest.

    • Rolando F. PerezPhoto verified

      Keep going, Dennis. More neighborhoods should do this. It's not much but it's yours.

      • Wawan Galih Yuliani

        stay strong, Dennis. More neighborhoods should do this. I hope December is when things finally get easier.

        • Eka Ani Tampubolon

          Keep going, Dennis. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Quezon City

          • Ji-hye Soo-ah Han

            everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 15 people at work.

            • Tiffany W. Gomez

              Thinking of you, Dennis. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Nairobi.

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