The volunteer work put in by 19 Milton Pope eighth graders during their May service day has created a cheery sight at Illini State Park in Marseilles.
Students helped plant sunflowers and red millet just west of the Illinois River bridge over the park. Those flowers are in bloom this week.
Milton Pope partnered with La Salle County Pheasants Forever, Laborers Local Union 393 and Illinois Department of Natural Resources on the work.
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