2025 Report for West River Watershed Coalition

Year

2025

Number of volunteers

4

Total volunteer hours

44

Number of events

9

Number of trees planted

1

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Eastern Redbud

Number of shrubs planted

6

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1 Bailey Red Twig Dogwood, 1 Cardinal Red Twig Dogwood, 1 Pink Star Azalea, 1 Inkberry, 1 Chokeberry, 1 Viburnum

Number of perennials planted

61

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9 Black-eyed Susan, 3 Sedum, 5 coreopsis, 10 coneflowers, 2 common blue violent, 3 little blue stem, 3 Firework Goldenrod, 3 Wrinkleleaf Goldenrod, 2 Swamp milkweed, 2 Blue Star Amsonia, 1 baptisia, 1 New Jersey Tea, 8 Anisse Hyssop, 5 New England Asters, 3 Snow flurry Aster

Yards compost spread

0.50

Yards mulch spread

3.00

Summary

The West River Watershed Coalition saw an empty, weedy spot in West River Memorial Park as an opportunity. In just their first year as a Greenspace group, they transformed the space into a welcoming, beautiful area, building a raised bed with colorful perennials to attract pollinators and people alike, and planting a tree and shrubs around it. From shoveling three yards of topsoil to bringing buckets of water from home, this group really took the initiative. Their vision and dedication brought this project to life, turning what was a largely ignored space into a vibrant entryway, inviting all of the community to enjoy and connect with the park.