2023 Report for Solar Youth

Solar Youth

Neighborhood:

West Rock

Address:

53 Wayfarer St, New Haven, CT, 06515
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Coordinates for Map

POINT (-72.963456 41.346909)

Year

2023

Number of volunteers

20

Total volunteer hours

110

Number of events

3

Number of trees planted

1

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Sweetbay Magnolia

Number of shrubs planted

0

Number of perennials planted

0

Yards compost spread

0.30

Yards mulch spread

0.30

Other Infrastructure or Materials

Category:

Signage

Details:

A new community greenspace sign acknowledging the group's work was installed in Augustine Winslow park by the freshly planted Sweetbay Magnolia

Summary

Solar Youth is an organization that empowers youth to achieve life-long success. Through the partnership between Solar Youth and URI this summer, an awesome group of kids explored their environment, made new relationships, and developed leadership skills. Augustine Winslow Park is just a short walk away from the Solar Youth office. Unfortunately, a knotweed infestation had consumed the banks of Wintergreen brook, which made it impossible for kids in the park to play in and explore the water. By working hard as a team, the Solar Youth team was able to clear away enough knotweed that the brook is now accessible by all. The kids also planted a beautiful Sweetbay Magnolia tree by the water, which will provide benefits for both the river ecosystem and people.