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The Cedar wetland cleanup and restoration: help our volunteer crew

Volunteers are restoring the Cedar wetland in Barcelona; $1,600 covers saplings, tools and waste removal.

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain1,543 views
Abril F. Domรญnguez
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Barcelona
The Cedar wetland has been used as an informal dump for years. This December, 111 neighbors turned up for a first cleanup, filling 190 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 $1,600 goes: โ€ข Native saplings and stakes: $870 โ€ข Tools and protective gear: $140 โ€ข Waste removal and skip hire: $470 โ€ข Signage and educational materials: $120 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.

Updates from Abril

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($382 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 18% now ($287). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the nursery and confirmed the amounts.

  • Rabia Zara Tarar ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $200

    โ€œPraying for you. - Sukkurโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $100
  • Carmen C. Arias ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $77

    โ€œBlessings. Only $77 but hope it helps.โ€

  • Mim Maliha Talukder ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $50

    โ€œBe well! - Rajshahiโ€

  • Fernando G. Mora ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $50

    โ€œPraying for you. Saw your post and had to give. - Zapopanโ€

  • Everly B. Little ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $50
  • Nuria K. Gonzรกlez ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $34.50

    โ€œAll the best. Hope you get the rest soon. - Fresnoโ€

  • Manoel Caio Fernandes ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $30
  • Daniel Bereket Mulugeta ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น ยท $25

    โ€œGood luck! - Addis Ababaโ€

  • Tejaswini A. Swamy ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $25

    โ€œHope things get better. Thought of Abril all day after reading this. - Mysuruโ€

  • Shu Ai Tan ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25
  • Njeri Njeri Kimaro ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $25
  • Maya Okta Prasetyo ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $25

    โ€œSaw your post and had to give. - Jakartaโ€

  • Yulia Tetiana Nikitin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $20
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $20
  • Snehal B. Rathod ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $10
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $10
  • Elena Olga Makarov ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $10
  • Sophia Sarah Simon ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $10
  • Parker Anderson ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10

    โ€œWishing you the best. Gave what I could this week. - Lansingโ€

Reviews

3.1(18 reviews)

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  • Mitu Paul๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    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.

  • Angela W. Peterson๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified donor
    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.

  • Georgina Gyamfi๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญVerified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

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

  • Idris Khoury๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Ishita A. Chauhan๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

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

  • Maya Utomo๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified donor
    Outstanding person

    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.

  • Salim Belkacem๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified donor
    Outstanding person

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Esra Aydฤฑn๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ทVerified donor
    Trustworthy helper

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

  • Dumisani L. Adams๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Practical and effective help

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Tae-yang Song๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ทVerified 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.

  • Uma L. Ramachandran๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    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.

  • Bhavna P. More๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Exactly what I needed

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

  • Tyler W. Vasquez๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Reliable and compassionate

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Eunice Mugisha๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified donor
    Amazing support system

    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.

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    Restored my faith in humanity

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Magdalena Urbaล„ski๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑVerified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    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.

  • Hala Mostafa๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified helper
    Outstanding person

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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  • Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Akron.

    • How is Abril doing now?

      • Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Barcelona.

        • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Barcelona

          • Thinking of you and your family, Abril. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.

            • Who gets the funds, you or the nursery?

              • you're not alone, Abril. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend

                • Sending love, Abril. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from London.

                  • Take care, Abril. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Birmingham.

                    • Maria C. ValdezPhoto verified

                      Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

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