Twenty-two UPS employees came to Montgomery Botanical Center to participate in an environmental volunteer day. Montgomery Botanical is committed to sustainable practices. On aspect of this commitment is seen in MBC’s Plant Recycling Operation. Trees trimmed on the property are recycled into mulch.
Mulching has many benefits: it recycles nutrients, it prevents weed invasion, and it serves as a shelter for large predatory insects–that in turn eat pest insects. Using mulch also minimizes the need for the use of fertilizer or herbicide.
Laurie Danielson, Palm Curator, is very pleased with the good work done. Montgomery Botanical Center is thankful to all the UPS volunteers, who worked so hard and did so much.
Dr. Patrick Griffith states, “There are two things I’ll remember about this group: number one–excellent positive attitudes and team spirit, number two–strong backs. The UPS volunteer team put us ahead by 3 weeks.”