KIB partners with Lions Clubs for tree planting

Irving—Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) welcomed 19 volunteers from area Lions International Clubs to Thomas Jefferson Park, 1201 Hidden Ridge, on Apr. 22 for a service project in honor of Earth Day. The group planted 21 large (45-gallon) trees, a mix of bur oak and cedar elm, to replenish trees that had been lost to weather and other factors. Before the planting, they received instructions from the city of Irving’s Urban Forestry Team on tree planting, care and maintenance.

The project was spearheaded by the Dallas Everest Lions Club (DELC), which coordinated fundraising efforts among several Lions Clubs. Volunteers that participated in addition to the DELC included members of the Irving Everest Lions, Dallas Pokhara Lions, Dallas Lumbini Lions, and Dallas Denton Nepalese Lions Clubs, as well as the Nepalese American Journalism Association.

“The Dallas Everest Lions Club has a passion for the environment and service,” Karen Harmon, a KIB Board member, said. “They have funded tree planting projects for the past four years at various locations in Irving, including Cimarron Park and the city of Irving Tree Farm. We appreciate that they recruited members of other organizations to volunteer. The trees are beautiful and will have a lasting impact on this park for many years.”