2017 Report for Westville Roundabout - The Roundabout Gardeners

Year

2017

Number of volunteers

8

Total volunteer hours

49

Number of events

9

Number of trees planted

1

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Amelanchier (shadbush, shadblow, serviceberry)

Number of shrubs planted

17

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Inkberry (Ilex glabra) x 4, Spirea x 6, Potentilla x7

Number of perennials planted

17

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In circle: catmint x 7; In surrounding area: catmint x 9, Agastache x 1

Yards compost spread

1.00

Yards mulch spread

4.00

Summary

Project Narrative This group had its first season this year, rallying around an overgrown roundabout located at West Park Ave and Elm street. The Roundabout was installed about 5 years ago as a traffic calming measure, but fell into disrepair and became an eyesore and safety hazard. Neighbors wanted to get together to fix up the intersection to make it a safer, more pleasant location. They met twice a week during the summer to restore the roundabout through lots of shoveling of soil, mulch and stone, and planting shrubs, perennials, and a tree. One major achievement of the group was bringing neighbors together who didn’t know one another before!