Fall foliage lit by bursts of brilliant sunshine provided a stunning backdrop as children jumped into huge leaf piles at Finch Arboretum on Saturday. Meanwhile, nearby, other families did their part to ensure there would be more trees sprouting leaves come spring. Saturday marked the Lands Council’s fourth annual Reforest Spokane Day. About 250 volunteers gathered at five locations in the Hangman Creek Watershed. Kat Hall, conservation programs director said, “The goal is to get the community outside to help us plant about 1,000 trees and have fun while doing it”/Cindy Hval, SR. More here.

Question: How many trees -- and what types of trees -- do you have in your yard?