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Saturday, June 12, dawned the perfect summer morning. After several gloomy days, Mother Nature was smiling on our efforts that day. Several Sierra Club volunteers from the Building Environmental Community group, along with Margaret Levin and Josh Davis of the Sierra Club and a very repentant Paul Bunyan, met at Garlough Park in West St. Paul. We were there for a community walk through the local neighborhoods to inform our neighbors of the Bush administration’s Forestry Plan and the danger it poses for two of our state treasures: the Superior and Chippewa National Forests. The children of the neighborhoods were thrilled to see Mr. Bunyan stroll down their blocks (what a great way to reach out to tomorrow’s leaders!) and the adults were equally receptive and supportive, many agreeing to sign petition cards. We then met back at the park for lunch and to discuss environmental issues and plan more community outreach activities. Diane Englin-Elliott Local leader
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