2012 Report for Sohu
Year
2012
Number of volunteers
32
Total volunteer hours
139
Number of events
8
Number of trees planted
20
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Stellar Pink Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood, Linden Greenspire, European Hornbeam, Crabapple Prairie Fire, Red Maple, Canada Red Cherry, Hawthorn Winter King, Red Oak, Kwanzan Cherry, Royal Burgundy Cherry
Number of perennials planted
41
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coreopsis, daylily, black eyed susans, catmint, Russian sage
Yards compost spread
3.00
Yards mulch spread
4.00
Summary
The SoHu Neighborhood Group had a fantastic summer planting 20 trees of which 16 trees are on Pearl Street. Completion of construction to put in new sidewalks on Pearl Street opened up the long-awaited opportunity for the group to plant much needed trees on this street. With the completion of this summer's plantings the group has almost entirely filled the canopy gaps on these two blocks. The high capacity of the group enabled them to plant a significant number of trees and also adapt to obstacles including removing a two foot, eight inch diameter root. In addition to planting trees, the group also built community between new and old volunteers with participants ranging from long-time residents to university students just in town for the summer. Including plantings this summer, the group has planted over 100 trees of diverse species, a tremendous accomplishment that makes this neighborhood look beautiful, eclectic and forested.
