*****FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***** DATE: MARCH 6, 2012 HOUSING AUTHORITY CONTACT: 415-713-2178 ROTARY CLUB CONTACT: 925-209-5386 LIFE FRAMES INC/A LIVING LIBRARY INFO/NATURE WALKS: 415-206-9710 TREES BEING PLANTED BY ROTARY CLUB AND A LIVING LIBRARY IN OLDEST PUBLIC HOUSING SITE WEST OF THE MISSISSIPPI BRINGS NUMBER TO 700 Thanks to the Rotary Club and A Living Library A New, Growing, Interpretive, and Sustainable Tree Landscape Connects Public Housing to its Neighbors! SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Volunteers from San Francisco’s esteemed Rotary Club, the second oldest in the world, in collaboration with Life Frames Inc/Living Library Founder, Bonnie Ora Sherk are transforming the local community thanks to a special tree planting celebration on Sunday, March 11, 2012, in Holly Courts, the oldest public housing site in the City. This effort marks a transformation of the local neighborhood, as now 700 trees will be connecting adjoining properties to create a living landscape that features, drought resistant, indigenous trees that are not only well suited for the area but bring a welcome and much needed respite to Holly Courts, home to over 100 local families. Life Frames, Inc. Founder Bonnie Ora Sherk will be on hand to welcome city leaders, open space advocates, and residents. The Bernal Heights Living Library & Think Park, since 2002, is linking public housing, schools, parks, streets and other open spaces leading to the nearby Islais Creek at the south side of St. Mary’s Park “The goal of the Living Library & Think Park Nature Walk is to educate and connect folks to a sustainable, ecological environment, and highlight the importance of California Native Trees, the Islais Creek/Watershed,” said Bonnie Ora Sherk, Founder. Funding for the trees was provided by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Other city agency partners in this initiative include: San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, San Francisco Unified School District, San Francisco Department of Public Works, and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. Stephanie Ann Herrin, VP of Community Service for the Rotary Club of SF, lauds A Living Library for all of the landscape architecture, planning, and organizing. “It is a well established, turnkey project that
allows our members to go out and beautify our city by digging, and planting sustainable trees,” she says. “I love that in a matter of 4 hours outdoors a group of people can make a huge difference in the community.” FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: www.sfrotary.com
stephanieannherrin@gmail.com 925 209 5386 www.sfha.org www.@livinglibrary.org About the Rotary Club of San Francisco The Rotary Club of San Francisco is the second-oldest in the world, and has been a community of friends, a force for global change, and a business networking group since 1908. We build strong communities both locally and throughout the globe, with myriad programs that help the youth, the poor, and our environment.
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