Spotted Owls Service at Connelly Creek

It was a warm surprise to have the sun shining down on us all afternoon this past Friday as the Spotted Owls worked hard to save the banks of Connelly Creek from invasive reed canary grass and blackberries. We enjoyed a collaborative afternoon of service, games, and new connections as the girls worked alongside the Fiddleheads and two BEC groups. Some highlights from our day together included:

• Gathering for a check-in and snacks in the parking lot before heading to Connelly Creek for a brief opening circle before getting to work.

• Using lopers, shovels, and our own woman power to pull out invasive blackberry, stomp down reed canary grass, set up fencing around planted areas, and mulch a new designated site for native plantings. 

• Connecting with the Fiddleheads and BEC groups through teamwork, collaborative stewardship, and games!

As the oldest EC group present at our day of service, the Spotted Owls set a great example of how to Walk Your Talk.  They worked super hard all day while keeping morale high at the work site- A LOT of silly songs were sung and hilarious plant-related jokes were told.  We ended our day with a giant collaborative closing circle with the Fiddleheads during which many thanks were given for each other and opportunities to serve the beautiful place we live in.  Check out more photos from day here!

Mottos especially alive today:

We're All Teachers

Walk Your Talk

Safety First

All Things Are Connected

Connect and Protect

Our Cups Overflow

Widen the Circle

Attitude of Gratitude

Many Hands Make Light Work