2011 Report for Friends Of City Point

Neighborhood:

Hill

Type of Site:

Streetscape

Address:

Hallock and First, New Haven, CT, 06519

Address Geocoded

POINT (-72.9307194 41.2903295)

Year

2011

Number of volunteers

49

Total volunteer hours

162

Number of events

8

Number of trees planted

1

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Kousa Dogwood

Number of shrubs planted

0

Number of perennials planted

180

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14 Ferns, 58 Coral Bells, 25 Geraniums, 49 Hostas, 29 Ligularias, 5 Liriope

Yards compost spread

3.00

Yards mulch spread

7.50

Summary

In their 2nd year as a Greenspace group, the 'Friends of City Point' joined together to brighten their neighborhood focusing their efforts along Howard Ave. Local youth were vital to the beautification efforts bringing enthusiasm and energy to each workday. This year, the group planted 1 tree and 180 perennials underneath mature oak trees providing a colorful palate to the community.