Quick Look: Earth Day Project


By Caroline Dudenhoeffer

 On a cold and rainy Saturday afternoon, students trudged through the mud and the rain to participate in Delone Catholic’s annual Earth Day service project.  This event, sponsored by the Interact Club, allows students to do something help the environment in the Hanover area.  

In past years, the club has worked with Conewago Township to plant trees, which were donated by the Adams County Conservation District, near the old Hanover aiport.

This year, students focused closer to home and laid mulch, weeded, and planted flowers around the grounds of Delone Catholic.

The weather may have been cold and rainy, but the students and teacher volunteers maintained a cheerful attitude with their muddy hands and wet hair.

“The weather did not affect our hard work! We may have been a little cold, but the end result was worth it,” commented Senior Interact Officer Megan Jones.

The Interact Club had nearly 20 members present at the project, including representatives from each grade level. Students quickly learned the art of edging gardens and the proper depth for planting for bushes and flowers.


After just two hours, the area was transformed into a fresh space, with future plans to stain the benches near the walkway, which were originally donated and dedicated by the Interact Club several years ago. 

Interact members were not afraid to get dirty and they "dug" in 
to the project. 







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