| The Green Thumb Garden Club and The PENNY PINES Project |
| Donations made between 1995 to present day in Recognition of or in Memory of are: Richard Amaya, Perry Aminian, Carol Benston, Linda Burgess, Gleen Burroughs, Cynthia Chase, Roene Copeland, Marilyn Cowie, Maria Cuevas, Joyce Darrow, Doris Dermody, Cliff Edwards, Willene Hart, Estelle Horcasitas, James Humber, William Lewis, Ed Lynch. Sr, Helen Mass, Rebecca Ogas, Mary Ortega, Lew Prestage, Shirley Reese, Randi Reinhardt, Jeanne Rice, Rob Rephan, Thomas Scott, Marie Smith, Jeanne Van Holten, Claudine Wheat, and Steve & Kathleen Wilson. In addition, twelve plantations have been given to our club "The Bakersfield Green Thumb Garden Club" |
The Program of the US Department of Agriculture Forest Restoration Service is
accomplished by contributions toward the cost of Pine Plantations. This aids in the restoration
of burned over forest areas.
At the start of the program, sponsored by the Sportswomen’s Association in 1941,
seedlings were purchased for about one cent each. It takes approximately 680 seedlings to
plant one acre, therefore the cost of $68.00 per acre. This is called a Penny Pine Plantation.
In 1964, the original cooperative agreement was rewritten to provide that funds contributed
under Penny Pines program could be used for reforestation, rather than solely for the
purchase of seedlings.
The National Forests of California cover some 20 million acres, (or about 1/5 of the State),
are plagued fire, pests and disease. Insect infestation destroys seven times more forests
annually than fire. Forest pests are scattered and troublesome to control.
Since the Bakersfield Green Thumb Garden Club was formed in 1995 it has contributed to
over 48 plantations, mostly in the Sequoia National Forest. Over the years many groups have
helped in contributing more than a million dollars in the Penny Pines Reforestation Program.
Through these donations, more than 27 million seedlings have been planted, renewing 88,000
acres of National Forest Land in California.
A minimum donation of $68.00 may be made to a specific District. A certificate of
appreciation and thank you note is sent to each donor. A plantation may also be purchased in
memory of any individual or group.
For more information contact Penny Pines
accomplished by contributions toward the cost of Pine Plantations. This aids in the restoration
of burned over forest areas.
At the start of the program, sponsored by the Sportswomen’s Association in 1941,
seedlings were purchased for about one cent each. It takes approximately 680 seedlings to
plant one acre, therefore the cost of $68.00 per acre. This is called a Penny Pine Plantation.
In 1964, the original cooperative agreement was rewritten to provide that funds contributed
under Penny Pines program could be used for reforestation, rather than solely for the
purchase of seedlings.
The National Forests of California cover some 20 million acres, (or about 1/5 of the State),
are plagued fire, pests and disease. Insect infestation destroys seven times more forests
annually than fire. Forest pests are scattered and troublesome to control.
Since the Bakersfield Green Thumb Garden Club was formed in 1995 it has contributed to
over 48 plantations, mostly in the Sequoia National Forest. Over the years many groups have
helped in contributing more than a million dollars in the Penny Pines Reforestation Program.
Through these donations, more than 27 million seedlings have been planted, renewing 88,000
acres of National Forest Land in California.
A minimum donation of $68.00 may be made to a specific District. A certificate of
appreciation and thank you note is sent to each donor. A plantation may also be purchased in
memory of any individual or group.
For more information contact Penny Pines
100 years
The Sequoia National Forest and the Giant Sequoia National Monument celebrated their
100 years (1908-2008) with an Open House on July 1, 2008 in Porterville.
Two giant sequoias were planted on
the grounds of the Supervisor’s
Headquarters. The Centennial Birthday
Cake was served following the awards
recognition for “Partners thru Time.”
There are many groups that have
participated in the “Partners” – Scouts,
Bays Camp, civic volunteers, correctional
institutions, of course the garden clubs,
and many more. A certificate of
recognition was given to each organization.
the grounds of the Supervisor’s
Headquarters. The Centennial Birthday
Cake was served following the awards
recognition for “Partners thru Time.”
There are many groups that have
participated in the “Partners” – Scouts,
Bays Camp, civic volunteers, correctional
institutions, of course the garden clubs,
and many more. A certificate of
recognition was given to each organization.
Richard Amaya (our Penny Pines Chairman),
Joyce Darrow (our President), and Helen Maas
(our Publicity Chairwoman) were on hand to
Joyce Darrow (our President), and Helen Maas
(our Publicity Chairwoman) were on hand to
receive recognition as one of the clubs in the top ten for our donations to Penny Pines.
Photos by HM