Who is that Man?

and what on earth is he so happy about?

Meet Mark Hiemenz - Amateur Horticulturalist and Executive Director of Hands On Twin Cities. Mark is usually pretty happy, but in this picture he's practically ecstatic because he's volunteering to plant native grasses along the shores of Lake Como during our Hands On Twin Cities Days 2006 Serve-a-Thon!

By removing invasive species and planting native grasses, Mark is helping save Lake Como from soil erosion and preventing ecosystem damage from foreign plants. Mark is also basking in the healthful rays of the springtime sun as he volunteers (can't do that in a tanning booth!), and having a great time with the dozens of other community members who came, compelled by the volunteer spirit (a.k.a. The Invisible Force), to the shores of Lake Como. Looks like participating Hands On Twin Cities Days 2006 was a great idea, Mark!

Luckily, you, too, can experience a joy very similar to that of volunteers at Hands On Twin Cities Days 2006 - it's as easy as volunteering at Hands On Twin Cities Days 2007! YES! Once again we'll be returning to St. Paul's Como Park, which wouldn't be in such good shape if it weren't for the continued efforts of volunteers. We'll also be helping to preserve River Park in Brooklyn Park; helping seniors with their spring cleaning in Minneapolis; and working with Bridging, Inc. in Bloomington to sort donations, unload trucks, and stock shelves with furniture and household goods.

It's a Volunteer Bonanza, and we'd love to see you there!

Be The Change at Hands On Twin Cities Days 2007 - May 18th and 19th! Check out our website for more info and registration.