Not just a twig— a redbud revival

On Saturday April 24, Rhea volunteers converged on Moraine St Park to weed and mulch a long-neglected native species planter located at the entrance to the Ranger’s office. As we finished and were packing up, one of the Moraine St Park employees asked if anyone would like an Eastern Redbud seedling to plant at home. I have always loved this tree. That love stems from the happiness that overcomes me in the very early spring to know winter is almost over when I see the Eastern Redbud’s bright, striking pink flowers all along the PA Turnpike as I travel to our other offices on the east coast.