2024 Report for Peace Garden

Peace Garden

Neighborhood:

West River

Type of Site:

Vacant Lot

Address:

997 Ella T Grasso Blvd, New Haven, CT, 06519
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Coordinates for Map

POINT (-72.95083 41.306093)

Year

2024

Number of volunteers

6

Total volunteer hours

54

Number of events

9

Number of trees planted

0

Number of shrubs planted

0

Number of perennials planted

39

Enter more details about perennials planted

Butterfly Weed, Aster, Phlox, Black Eyed Susans, Lavandar, Guac Hosta, Elegant Hosta, Yarrow, Coneflower, Coreopsis, Heuchera

Yards compost spread

0.50

Yards mulch spread

1.00

Summary

Established in 1988 by the City of New Haven Peace Commission, the West River Peace Garden became a symbol of peace when New Haven was named a Peace Messenger City by the United Nations in 1990. This designation recognized the city's commitment to fostering a culture of peace and made it one of the first cities globally to join the UN initiative. Among the garden’s memorial trees is a Ginkgo tree donated by the City of Hiroshima, notable for being one of the few saplings to survive the atomic bombings. This summer, the Friends of West River Peace Garden dedicated their efforts to enhancing the garden’s beauty. They weeded and mulched the garden beds, removed litter, revitalized the raised planters, and planted a variety of native perennial flowers to create a safe haven for local pollinators. The Peace Garden is a stunning refuge for reflection and relaxation, with its vibrant plantings creating a beautifully restored and inviting space that stands as a testament to the incredible efforts and dedication of the West River community.