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Plant 2,150 native trees around Jacaranda Creek in Hamilton

Volunteers are restoring Jacaranda Creek in Hamilton; $1,950 covers saplings, tools and waste removal.

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Nolan E. Le
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Hamilton
Jacaranda Creek has been used as an informal dump for years. This August, 113 neighbors turned up for a first cleanup, filling 167 bags in a single morning. Now we want to restore it for good. We have a plan agreed with the local forestry office, 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 $1,950 goes: โ€ข Signage and educational materials: $85 โ€ข Tools and protective gear: $680 โ€ข Native saplings and stakes: $1,185 If you're reading this, thank you. - Nolan

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  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($471 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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Reviews

3.8(8 reviews)

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  • Anwar Walid Hegazy๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified helper
    Made a real difference

    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.

  • Jericho K. Reyes๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Outstanding person

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Chidinma Juliet Ibrahim๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Darshan S. Kothari๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    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.

  • Nadia A. Moodley๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Made me feel heard

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Wilfredo K. Pascual๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified donor
    Patient and understanding

    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.

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    Would recommend to anyone

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Mukesh K. Awasthi๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Amazing support system

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Mariana HerreraID verified

    Wishing you peace, Nolan. Shared this with my family. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

    • Samuel N. HernandezPhoto verified

      Praying for you, Nolan. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.

      • Good luck, Nolan. More neighborhoods should do this. God bless.

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