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Plant 2,500 native trees around the Liberty riverbank in Scranton

Help us clean and replant the Liberty riverbank before the November planting window closes.

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Fernanda N. Contreras
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Scranton
The Liberty riverbank has been used as an informal dump for years. This August, 117 neighbors turned up for a first cleanup, filling 194 bags in a single morning. Now we want to restore it for good. We have a plan agreed with the municipal water board, 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 $1,700 goes: • Waste removal and skip hire: $830 • Native saplings and stakes: $640 • Signage and educational materials: $230 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

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    “Praying for you. Thought of Fernanda all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”

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    “Hope things get better. Hope the November deadline works out. - Epe”

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    “Stay strong. Thought of Fernanda all day after reading this. - Phuket”

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    “Every little bit. Thought of Fernanda all day after reading this. - Iztapalapa”

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    “Blessings. Gave what I could this week. - Madina”

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    “God bless. Hope you get the rest soon. - Naivasha”

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    “Hope this helps. Been where you're, it gets better. - Düsseldorf”

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    “Be well. Only $45 but hope it helps. - Chattogram”

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    “Best of luck. Thought of Fernanda all day after reading this. - Bogotá”

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  • Pari P. ShuklaPhoto verified

    Sending strength. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Feira de Santana donated after I showed her your page. All the best.

    • Thinking of you, Fernanda. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

      • hope it all works out. More neighborhoods should do this. All the best

        • Praying for you. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

          • Stay strong, Fernanda. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. God bless.

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