2024 Report for IRIS Youth
Year
2024
Number of volunteers
40
Total volunteer hours
202
Number of events
3
Number of trees planted
3
Enter more details about trees planted
1 Shumard Oak, 1 Red Maple and 1 Honey locust
Number of shrubs planted
0
Number of perennials planted
0
Yards compost spread
0.00
Yards mulch spread
0.00
Summary
Integrated Refugee and Immigration Services (IRIS) is a non-profit agency established in Connecticut whose mission is to help refugees and displaced people establish new lives, strengthen hope and contribute to the vitality of Connecticut’s communities. During this summer, led by Greenspace Manager, we educated the group on the importance of nature, trees and climate change, planted three trees, cut back knotweed and cleaned the area behind Wilbur Cross High School, near the Mill River in two workdays. Prior to the 2 workdays, URI staff supported the group in getting comfortable in New Haven’s natural areas by taking them on a hike around East Rock Park in small groups, alternating while the other half of the group kayaked in the Mill River.
