2025 Report for Dover Beach Park

Year

2025

Number of volunteers

7

Total volunteer hours

39

Number of events

9

Number of trees planted

0

Number of shrubs planted

0

Number of perennials planted

34

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Coral Bell "Heuchera blackout" (6), Coreopsis "Zagreb" (2), Coreopsis "Sizzle & Spice" (2), Hakone grass (5), Hosta "Guacamole" (3), Threadleaf Coreopsis "Moonbeam" (5), Sedum "Autumn Joy" (5), Agastache (6)

Yards compost spread

0.50

Yards mulch spread

1.00

Summary

Dover Beach is a beloved park situated along the banks of the Quinnipiac River in Fair Haven, but this group's stewardship extends beyond to a garden on the corner of Chatham and Front Streets and an urban oasis next to I-91. The park itself is a busy hub on the waterfront, especially on hot days when people come to cool off in the splash pad or just enjoy a cool breeze. This summer we focused heavily on the Chatham and Front garden where we expanded one garden bed and created a brand new one. We also added to the Butterfly Garden and planted several agastaches in the Urban Oasis with the help of Common Grounds students. It has been a busy summer at Dover Beach and the group’s hard work has paid off in their many gardens that bring vibrancy to the neighborhood!