"This has been quite an experience for me. I planted my first tree yesterday!! This is really special, something I will always remember. We don't always do as much as we should as a family. Planting this family tree is just something and we want to come back year after year to see it grow. This has been a lot of fun. I would recommend this to anyone. Teenagers, parent, just come on out. It's quite an adventure."

"The food has been delicious. After work you are just so hungry, you can eat as much as you want and everything is gourmet. The cook is doing a really good job. We are proud of him for feeding us so well."

"Its been a great outing and wonderfully organized. You people have it down and treat us so well. Its really casual. You obviously like people, all of you and the crew. And the food is great! Its been fun to be around everyone."

"This is great. You can't put words to this kind of experience because you feel like you're doing something much bigger than you. Everyone should have the opportunity to do this at least once. I am hoping to do it again."

"My daughter and I wanted to come out here to plant some trees and to spend some time together. I have also enjoyed spending time with the employees and their families and have gotten to know them better. We have really enjoyed ourselves. Its been a fun experience."

"Its been a great time planting these trees with a lot of other Chevron employees. I never spend time with these people outside of work. Its great getting together and doing something worthwhile, something that will last and something that is good for the environment. Its been fun having my wife and son here with me and seeing them taking part in this important project."

"Its been a lot of hard work and sweat ... and very worthwhile. Its been great working with the employees and getting to know them better. This me ans a lot to me, to be out here doing something for the next generation. I appreciate the opportunity to work with The Nature Corps and that Chevron has made it possible for me to come out here and be a part of this project. Its been a time that has been very meaningful for my son and I."

"After reviewing The Nature Corps's accomplishments, it appears that your program is having a tremendous impact in shaping the future volunteer program within the national parks. I wish you the greatest success in obtaining volunteers and hope that the priv ate and business sectors will rally in support of this most valuable program."

"The Nature Corps has demonstrated enormous contributions that volunteers make in helping the Park Service. Their unique program for Americans from all walks of life has channeled their abilities and love for the outdoors into undertaking many impor tant conservation projects."

"Without the dedication of The Nature Corps...irreversible damage would continue to occur around this National Treasure [the General Sherman Tree, the largest living organism on earth]."

"Your volunteers are wonderfully devoted to the preservation of Yosemite and it is a pleasure to work with them. They are always enthusiastic, energetic and very successful in accomplishing their goals. The Nature Corps' mission, goals and achievements sho uld be commended."

"Our week in Yosemite was an incredible experience. The adults, as well as the students will always remember this Yosemite retreat as one of the most gratifying, rewarding, fun experiences of our lives. Each of us came away with lots of memories and good feelings about ourselves and others."