2010 Report for Mechanic Street Arboretum

Mechanic Street Arboretum

Neighborhood:

East Rock

Type of Site:

Vacant Lot

Address:

89 Mechanic Street, New Haven, CT, 06511
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Year

2010

Number of volunteers

1

Total volunteer hours

1

Number of events

1

Number of trees planted

0

Number of shrubs planted

0

Number of perennials planted

0

Summary

The vision for the Mechanic St. Arboretum began almost 10 years ago when a group of community members saw potential for a greenspace in a vacant lot. Today, it is a leafy, peaceful pocket by Blake Field. With a lush tree canopy and only plant species native to Connecticut, the Arboretum serves as a cool outdoor classroom for East Rock Elementary School and a quiet respite for the neighborhood. Community members have carved rock-lined paths, built stone benches and planted blueberry bushes and understory shrubs.