In August 2008, with the wonderful assistance of participants in the Mr. Rogers program, staff of the Genesee Conservation District, and volunteers from Applewood's Intiative for Community and Gardening program, over 800 native plants were planted at the rain garden site. Thanks to a few very soggy days in September, these plants are starting to flourish.
Mulch was delivered to the site and over 3/4 of the pile was spread among the plants. The Land Bank and Conservation District are planning a volunteer day in the next month in which the rest of the mulch will be spread among the plants as well as on the trail and weeds will be pulled from the site.
It is our hope that next year the site will be used for community educational events in which the benefits of rain gardens will be demonstrated. Thanks to all that helped get this project off the ground, including Ms. Ann Perkins on White Street who let us use her water!
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