Friends Of Farmington Canal
Volunteer Leader(s):
Neighborhood: Newhallville
Type of Site: Streetscape 
Address: Hazel st. and Shelton ave, New Haven, CT
Intern(s):
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2025 Greenspace Report
Once known as the “Mudhole,” an open-air drug trafficking space, the Farmington Canal’s Learning Corridor and Urban Oasis has been transformed under the leadership of Doreen Abubakar, who has used it to foster community and environmental education. This year, we focused on weeding and mulching around the urban oasis, as well as revitalizing the area across the street, which Doreen hopes to turn into a gaming area. We planted three trees as the first step toward bringing that vision to life. Doreen’s commitment and creativity are reflected in the site’s incredible transformation.
2025 Accomplishments
- 3 trees planted ( 2 Lacebark Elm, 1 Amur Maackia )
- 0.5 yards compost spread
- 1.0 yards mulch spread
- 10 events
- 9 volunteers
- 66 volunteer hours
