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Project GreenShape becomes reality
Published September 20, 2008
It didn’t take long for Nick Wells to find what he was looking for in the creek beside the Alabama Walking Trail.
Once he tested the Ph levels in the water, the Fort Payne High School agriculture student processed the results.
Wells joined several other students in participating in Project GreenShape, a community enhancement project facilitated by Turf Tamer Inc., made up of many associates.
Their instructor, Joey Haymon, said he felt the project was a great tool for the children to become more involved in community service.
“When they arrived here [Tuesday] morning, the first thing they did was start testing the Ph in the water,” he said. “They will not just be monitoring this area but several other places in the area, such as Wills Creek, and Little River Canyon.
Turf Tamer owner Lee Buffington, who started the project, said he is excited and overwhelmed with support it has received.
“We started the project on Friday morning and plan to complete it [today],” Buffington said.
He said Chip Blanton and Haymon with the Fort Payne agriculture department have joined the team.
“We are expecting big things from our students,” Blanton said. “They have shown tremendous support from the beginning of the project,” he said.
Buffington said Jackie Jennings with the high school’s science club has also joined the job.
“We are very excited about all of the kids’ participation,” he said. “We also want to offer a thanks to all who have helped with this year’s event. We know that it will be a success.”
He said the project began through a desire to enhance the beauty of areas, such as the local creeks and streams, city and walking parks, public rights of way and other areas in the public’s eye.
“We live in an area that already has natural beauty, and I believe it is our job to do everything we can to protect it,” Buffington said.
Buffington said Project GreenShape is for the enrichment of all who are involved.
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