June 6th, 2009
Nippon Kan Army traditional stretch before project begins.
This year too, in conjunction with the Denver Parks and Recreation Department, Nippon Kan held its spring volunteer project for the 18th consecutive year. This year the project was held on the Platte River Trail and was attended by over 80 Nippon Kan members, families and friends. The “Nippon Kan Army” as we are called by the Denver Parks Department, made quick work of the weeding, pruning, painting and clearing that needed to be done to improve designed gardens and rest areas along the trail.
What started as a new way to celebrate Homma Kancho’s birthday, this spring volunteer project is not only a tradition at Nippon Kan, it and the fall volunteer project have grown into a city-wide annual project organized by the City of Denver.
Hurry up orange team, you’re missing the photo!
Nippon Kan Army hard at work! Thank you everyone, great job!
Written by
James Salmon
Nippon Kan Spring Project Leader 09