WILMINGTON — Local volunteers came out early Thursday morning to help plant trees for the city.
Wilmington Mayor John Stanforth put out a call for volunteers to help plant 80 sugar maples along Lowe’s Drive on the “Talk with Mayor John Stanforth” Facebook page after some plans “went out the window” — the trees’ delivery was delayed a day.
Around 20 volunteers showed up on the chilly morning to help, ranging from city officials to citizens to Wilmington College students.
“If you put the word out, they will come,” said City Administrator Marian Miller.
Miller told the News Journal the new trees were made possible through contributions from the city, local officials, and the municipal court with guidance by the Wilmington Tree Commission.
Rick Stanforth was on hand as “the tree guy” to help the volunteers plant the trees properly.