Caitlin Woods prepares to plant a ponderosa pine.

About 25 volunteers provided Mother Nature with an early Mother's Day celebration. The gift: laying out the outline of the planned Gateway Trail and planting and protecting 150 native species. Mother Nature reciprocated by providing a beautiful day. Restoration volunteers ranged in age from 16 months to 85 years. The project sponsors were Missoula County, Missoula Water Quality District, Milltown Redevelopment Working Group, and Montana Clark Fork Restoration program.

Thanks to all! (See slideshow below)