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Restoring the Cedar wetland: a volunteer-led project in Seoul

Volunteers are restoring the Cedar wetland in Seoul; $1,000 covers saplings, tools and waste removal.

🇰🇷 Seoul, Seoul, South Korea709 views

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The Cedar wetland has been used as an informal dump for years. This August, 41 neighbors turned up for a first cleanup, filling 69 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 $1,000 goes: • Native saplings and stakes: $430 • Signage and educational materials: $95 • Tools and protective gear: $475 Thanks for being kind about this. - Bo-ra

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Updates from Bo-ra

Quick update: $122 raised so far (12%). I made the first payment toward native saplings and stakes. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($92 in total) I met with the nursery and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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Avery A. Hunt 🇨🇦 · $92
“Hope things get better. Only $92 but hope it helps.”

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2.5(4 reviews)

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Fahad Saad Javed🇵🇰Verified donor
Went above and beyond
Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.
Nirali N. Deshmukh🇮🇳Verified donor
Delivered on promises
The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.
Iulian Dan Marin🇷🇴Verified helper
Outstanding person
I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.
Aarav A. Dhawan🇮🇳Verified donor
Changed my perspective
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.