2014 Report for Fair Haven Neighbors In Action
Year
2014
Number of volunteers
39
Total volunteer hours
152
Number of events
9
Number of trees planted
17
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(1) Crabapple 'Prairiefire', (3) Littleleaf linden 'Greenspire', (2) Dogwood 'Aurora', (1) Honeylocust 'Skyline', (1) American elm 'Valley Forge', (3) Red maple 'October Glory', (1) Kwanzan cherry, (2) Kwanzan cherry 'Royal Burgundy', (1) Amelanchier 'Autumn Brilliance', (1) Horsechestnut 'Briotii', (1) Gingko
Number of shrubs planted
11
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(1) butterfly bush, (2) inkberry holly, (2) blue holly, (1) variegated euonymous, (2) boxleaf euonymous, (1) ninebark, (1) mountain laurel, (1) spirea
Number of perennials planted
100
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hostas, daylilies, vinca, liriope, lavender, coreopsis, ornamental sedges, sedums, Russian sage, catmint, heuchera, hakonechloa
Yards compost spread
3.00
Yards mulch spread
4.00
Summary
Fair Haven Neighbors in Action is a highly motivated, energetic, and tight-knit group that is making huge strides in beautifying portions of Exchange, Wolcott, Poplar, East Pearl, and Ferry Streets. This summer, the neighbors celebrated their fifth year as an active Greenspace group, and 'active' is an understatement. With consistent participation from residents both east and west of Ferry Street, Fair Haven Neighbors focused their efforts this season on street tree planting, expanding from Exchange St. to Wolcott and East Pearl Streets. The group planted a total of 17 trees, removed concrete to make five new tree pits, completed 2 lead yard remediation projects, stewarded previous years' plantings, collected trash, and were even joined by Mayor Toni Harp to plant trees at the festive Exchange St. block party! Working in the heat and in the rain, neighbors of different ages and backgrounds gathered eagerly every Tuesday night to support each other and improve the community.
Other activity
2 yards topsoil, 5 pieces of 18" x 18" blue stone
