9 trees planted at park

OGDEN — Urban Forestry interns and city AmeriCorps members added nine trees to the Volunteer Grove at Centerpointe Park in March in honor of nine dedicated volunteers. The city of Vancouver had the trees planted at the park’s Volunteer Grove, in honor of “civically minded residents and groups who have donated at least 50 hours of volunteer service to the community,” according to a news release. In its third year, the Volunteer Grove tree planting is typically celebrated with an awards ceremony, but was postponed because of COVID-19. Those honored are: John Caton, Vancouver Parks and Recreation Advisory Board member; trip planners and drivers from the 50 and Better Travel Program; members of the Heights District Plan Community Advisory Committee; Gillian Johnson, Cemetery Steward, VolunTOUR and VINE Squad volunteer; Melissa Johnston, Urban Forestry volunteer; Haley Miller, VINE Squad volunteer; Georgina Reyes-Garcia, VINE Squad volunteer; Billie Shank, 50 and Better program and Meals on Wheels People volunteer; and Paul Stasz, Urban Forestry volunteer. Nominations for the Volunteer Grove are accepted year-round and submitted on behalf of individuals, organizations and businesses. Learn more at www.cityofvancouver.us/volunteertreegrove.