Volunteers planted 60 shrubs and 30 trees recently in phase two of the Bill Brink Memorial Garden project along the Monon Trail. The trees and shrubs were part of a Neighborhoods grant from Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, not only did they bring the trees and shrubs but they also brought volunteers (80+), tools, stakes and most importantly fire pits and smores! Perk Up donated the coffee and hot chocolate. Marigold Clothing provided the bagels and bananas. Gardens of Growth showed up later in the day and watered in all the trees and shrubs. JR Walsh provided propane heaters (it was only in the 20's when the planting began).

"We are filled with gratitude for the support we have received to accomplish the Bill Brink Memorial Garden Project. Still more to come with a ribbon cutting event in the Spring and educational signage regarding native plants and the importance of their use in the landscape. We will also do some planting in the spring to fill in spots where plants were not available this Fall," said Linda Shikany project coordinator.