| 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: Rebecca Ogas, Lew Prestage, Ed Lynch, Sr., Olga Scott, Thomas Scott, Perry Aminian, Helen Maas, Joyce Darrow, Marilyn Cowie, Gloria Aminian, Cynthia Chase, Willene Hart, William Lewis, Maria Cuevas, Claudine Wheat Carol Benston, Steve & Kathleen Wilson, and James Humber 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
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.
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.
Photo by HM
| 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. |
| 2007 in Recognition of: Linda Burgess (4-23-07) Glenn Burroughs (4-23-07) Doris Dermody (4-23-07) Roene Copeland (4-23-07) Shirley Reese (4-23-07) Rob Rephan (4-23-07) Marie Smith (4-23-07) Randi Reinhardt (8-05-07) Jeanne Van Holten (8-11-07) Richard Amaya (9-29-07) Cliff Edwards (9-29-07) |
| 2008 in Recognition of: Jeanne Rice (1-17-08) Estelle Horcasitas (1-17-08) Mary Ortega (3-19-08) Virginia Belcher (5-06-08) Trudy Albrecht (5-06-08) Phillip Fuentez (8-21-08) Betty Wachob (9-03-08) Kathy Haas (9-03-08) Jim Rogers (9-03-08) Don Gardner (9-29-08) Sally Wortendyke (11-04-08) |
| 2009 in Recognition of: Shirley Stevens (1-05-09) |