Before the volunteers arrived, my parents and I went to Tule Ponds at Tyson Lagoon to dig up the tules from areas where they were growing abundantly. We carefully removed the tules from the ground and prepared them for transplanting. By completing this step ahead of time, we were able to make the planting process more organized and efficient for the volunteers. Once everyone arrived, I explained the purpose of the project, gave instructions on how to properly plant the tules, and assigned volunteers to different areas along the shoreline.

We then planted the tules by placing their roots into the soil and making sure they were secure. Throughout the event, I coordinated the volunteers, answered questions, and checked on their progress to make sure the work was being completed properly.