Delilah Griswold
URI Internship Year:
2016
Graduation Year:
2016
Degree:
MESc
Group
Chatham Square Neighborhood Association
Fair Haven Neighbors In Action
Greenspace Log
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07/30/2016 |
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Pat and I continued weeding, and removed excess leaves from the back area. We also constructed a fence to enclose the alleyway at the back. |
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07/30/2016 |
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We planted a Morton Elm on the corner of Downing and Grafton. |
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07/28/2016 |
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We stained another bench along the trail. |
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07/28/2016 |
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We decided to do a community craft project as our final activity for the season. With donated wheels, flowers, and spray paint we created decorative hangings to affix to the park fence. |
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07/27/2016 |
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We planted two Cherry Kwanzans in front of Jose's home and celebrate the end of our great season. |
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07/26/2016 |
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We finished the path in the butterfly garden and added a few purple cone flower to empty spots. |
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07/23/2016 |
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We spent the morning weeding out invasive plants and sweeping the walk. |
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07/21/2016 |
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We hung trail signs and stained benches along the trail. |
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07/21/2016 |
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Planted daisy's in the memorial plot, and additional perennials around the external trees. |
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07/20/2016 |
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07/19/2016 |
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We continued to weed the butterfly garden and herb bed. We planted sedum, gaillardia, and coriopsis in open spaces. |
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07/16/2016 |
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07/16/2016 |
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Removed invasive plants, planted four new hostas and watered all park plants. |
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07/14/2016 |
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Planted a London Plane in the corner space at the Memorial Dog Park on State. |
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07/13/2016 |
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Planted a Dogwood near the driveway and a Crabapple (Purple Prince) in the front yard. |
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07/12/2016 |
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We did some weeding in the butterfly garden, and planted a few perennials in open spaces. |
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07/09/2016 |
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Removed invasive plants and planned for infrastructure updates including fence painting and construction. |
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07/06/2016 |
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Planted two Lacebark Elms near Ben's home. |
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07/06/2016 |
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Explo volunteers joined us at the park for an afternoon of invasive removal. |
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07/05/2016 |
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Continued to clear burning bush and weed and mulch a corner garden near park entrance. |
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07/02/2016 |
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Pat and I worked to remove invasive plants in the beds toward the back of the park. |
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06/30/2016 |
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06/30/2016 |
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06/29/2016 |
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Planted another Honey Locust next door to the previous planting. |
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06/28/2016 |
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Planted a Juneberry at the top entrance of the park. |
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06/28/2016 |
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06/25/2016 |
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We removed invasive plants, added mulch to garden beds, and discussed summer event possibilities. |
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06/23/2016 |
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06/23/2016 |
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Planted two hostas in the memorial, and did some clean up on the sidewalk outside the Triangle Park. |
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06/22/2016 |
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06/21/2016 |
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Began removing Burning Bush in preparation for planting, also cleared other areas of mugwart. |
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06/18/2016 |
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We finished adding stone dust to the path, did some weeding, and also watered plants. |
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06/17/2016 |
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Watered and mulched previously planted flower boxes as well as one street tree. Completed street tree survival inventory. |
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06/16/2016 |
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We met to begin marking and removing invasive plants along the bank of the trail. |
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06/16/2016 |
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We planted the other side of the memorial with Holly and Catmint, and watered and mulched the space. |
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06/14/2016 |
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Planted Shasta Daisies in the Zinnia bed, did some weeding and watering, and discussed plans for the next work days. |
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06/11/2016 |
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We met to weed the park, plant three new perennials for color, and add stone dust to the path. |
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06/11/2016 |
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Dropped off 2 yards of pine mulch for use on the vacant lot, as well as tools to be used for mulching the space on Monday 6/13/16. |
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06/10/2016 |
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Planted two existing planter boxes with 6 new perennials. |
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06/09/2016 |
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We did maintenance in the triangle park on State Street: Removed turf from memorial, added compost, and planted with Catmint and Holly. |
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06/09/2016 |
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We met with folks to discuss rights of access to parts of the trail behind businesses. |
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06/07/2016 |
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We did work on the Zinnia bed near the butterfly garden; primarily weeding and planning plantings for next week. Also discussed goals and plans for the summer. |
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06/03/2016 |
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Surveyed last years trees and planted a flower box with new perennials. |
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06/02/2016 |
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Met to discuss goals and schedule for the season. |
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05/31/2016 |
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Met with Daphne and Rob to discuss their goals for the summer. As an Emeritus group the plan for the season was straight forward: two meetings over the summer 1) for mulching of the vacant lot; and 2) tree pruning workshop. |
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05/28/2016 |
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Pat and I discussed plans for the season and strategies to generate active participation in park work. |
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05/27/2016 |
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Met to plan goals and schedule for the season. |
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05/27/2016 |
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05/25/2016 |
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Met to plan goals and schedule for the season. |
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05/24/2016 |
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We had a primary planning meeting where we walked the length of the trail and discussed goals for the season. |