Usually when we do environment work, we dig out non-native, invasive blackberry root balls which in the hot summer is not so much fun. We thought we’d plant trees this time. Cool weather. Slight rain. Lots of mud. We planted along the river. The trees help cool the water so that the salmon can survive the run. As well as giving the fish safe harbor when the trees fall across and in.
Elders from the Snoqualmie Tribe were there to bless the young plantings and give thanks to the Ancestors. We felt very honored to be there for the chanting and the ringing of the bells.
It was a lovely day.
