Riverfront tree planting begins on Earth Day
A few dozen Valero volunteers gathered in Vance Park along the river bluff to plant trees on the steep hill overlooking the river. (Houston Cofield/Special To The Daily Memphian)
The trees planted along the riverbluff are the first installment of 1,000 trees pledged by Valero refinery and planted by volunteers from Valero.
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