And still, we plant it forward
March 19, 2010
It was a cold and blustery day, the kind of day when you just want to stay inside and drink hot bevies. Not the kind of day you’d imagine yourself outside all day to plant spring blossoms. But that’s exactly what 50 of us did today at the Forks.
Volunteers from Luxton School, Hope Centre, the Vincent Massey Trojan Football team, 6P Marketing, IBEX and really, really good friends and family all helped to display 1025 hand crafted, recycled flowers. It was a sight to behold. Despite the runny noses, red-numb fingers, toques pulled down low, and constant shivering – spirits remained high. And within four to five hours the whole display was up. Well, actually some of it was up then down and then up again as the wind tried to whisk away some of the flowers. But we did not lose heart and final secured the blossoms.
As a result of our efforts, there are 24 panels of 4feet high x 6feet wide fencing covered in flowers. It is an impressive sight, or at least that’s what today’s spectators told us as they admired the variety and creativity of the flowers.
What will the display look like tomorrow morning? It’s anyone’s guess. Will the wind finish off the flowers over night? Will vandals have a go at our flowers? It’s hard to say. But no matter what, we will celebrate the spirit and generosity of everyone involved with Plant it Forward tomorrow.
But beware, with afternoon winds forecast to gust to 50km, this display will be up for one day only. If you want to see them, tomorrow between 11am and 2pm is your best chance. I’m looking forward to seeing you!
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