2014 Report for Quinnipiac River Park

Quinnipiac River Park

Neighborhood:

Fair Haven

Type of Site:

Park Friends

Address:

Front St, New Haven, CT
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Address Geocoded

POINT (-72.8890167 41.3118429)

Year

2014

Number of volunteers

33

Total volunteer hours

124

Number of events

11

Number of trees planted

8

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Kentucky Coffee Tree, Red Oak, Bur Oak, Rubber Tree, Sweetgum, HOneylocust, Kinko, Hickory

Number of perennials planted

46

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Daylily, Russian Sage, Purple Leaf Sage, Sedum

Yards compost spread

1.00

Yards mulch spread

4.00

Summary

This is Quinnipiac River Park's first year as a Greenspace Group. Hurricane Irene and Hurricane Sandy left a path of destruction through the waterfront park in 2011 and 2012. Most of the mature trees were knocked over or torn up during the hurricanes, leaving several large open spaces. This year the group had a strong start by planting eight new shade trees along the roadside and waterfront creating diversity and shade for the community to enjoy. Additionally, the group decided to mulch and plant perennials underneath twelve trees throughout the park. Overall, the group has made a tangible difference in the park towards creating a peaceful garden space to enjoy.