Forterra is proud to support the Columbia Basin Conservation District with a Community Restoration Grant will transform a 6,359 square foot area by a hiking trail at Beezley Hills to a community heritage garden. Where a landowner is working to transform the area near a hiking trail into a community heritage garden that raises awareness about autism. This trail includes an Autism “Ribbon” statue and benches for hikers to rest at and admire the scenic view.
This community heritage garden will be installed through a community effort, including friends, neighbors, and a local homeschool group. These students will learn how to install native plants, care for them, and identify them from non-native plants. This provides students with skills in project management, native plant identification, and site maintenance. With the possibility of additional youth groups learning how to care for native plants and to help maintain the garden as a skill-building opportunity.
This project is made possible through a collaboration between the City of Ephrata, Colville Confederated Tribes, Ephrata Garden Club, Eric Sperline, Washington Conservation Society, and other individuals and organizations.
Congratulations to the Columbia Basin Conservation District! We hope this project furthers your long-term mission of effectively and efficiently get the voluntary implementation of conservation practices on the ground. We are so grateful for the work you do.
