By Jim Hess

After a one-year hiatus, SWTU is planning to have work days again this Spring, a SWTU activity since 1968. Of course, this assumes that the current positive trends continue.

During April we will be planting oak trees along Black Earth, Kittleson, and German Valley Creeks, an activity that can divided up into small work groups with adequate spacing. We will be assisting the DNR with their tree planting on Black Earth Creek, and planting 60 trees for the County along Kittleson and German Valley Creeks.

Because of the uncertainty of the arrival of the trees from the nurseries, we will keep all of April open for the plantings, and then have regular work days in May and June. That will hopefully give time for many us to get our shots. In any event, we plan to follow State, County, CDC, and national Trout Unlimited guidelines, including wearing masks, 6-foot distancing as much as possible, riding in own vehicle by yourself or with family members, and no sharing of treats. More details on dates and locations will follow.