Terracing at the VRC

The hillside after invasive species removal, but before terracing work.

Keenan helps Ken, the forest preserve representative, demonstrate how to terrace a slope with natural items found on site.

Charnita, Keith, Lawrence, Angel and Tiffany work together to terrace a section of the hill. Ca jette and Keenan saw stakes to help support the terracing.

Yiwong is moving branches to create a sturdy slope.

Reggie holds the stake for Valerie and hopes for the best.

Eddie takes a break to put a BandAid on his mosquito bite.


After the terracing was complete, Ken brought native seeds from the garden to spread on the hill. David, Angel and Reggie ceremoniously spread the seeds along the hillside.

Reggie admires his work.

The restored hillside at the Volunteer Resource Center...