2015 Report for Quinnipiac River Park

Year

2015

Number of volunteers

16

Total volunteer hours

98

Number of events

10

Number of trees planted

3

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Golden Rain tree, Amelancier ‘Autumn Brilliance’, Japanese Pagoda Tree

Number of shrubs planted

0

Number of perennials planted

87

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Daylily, Russian Sage, Cat Mint, Coreopsis, Echinacea, bee balm, black eyed Susan, Sedum

Yards compost spread

0.50

Yards mulch spread

4.00

Summary

This is Quinnipiac River Park’s second year as a Greenspace Group. In 2014 they planted 8 trees as a response to the destruction and loss of trees caused by Irene and Hurricane Sandy in 2011 and 2012. This year the group stewarded these trees, bringing in new mulch and replacing perennials. They also planted three new trees. Another major accomplishment of the summer was the establishment of a birds and butterfly garden at the entrance to the park at the corner of Front and Pierpont. The group had several consistent and dedicated volunteers. There was noticeable improvement in the quality and beauty in the park. This group is a huge asset to New Haven.

Other activity

We created a butterfly garden at the entrance to the park on Front and Pierpont.