2009 Fall RNeighborWoods Tree Grant Winner

2009 Fall RNeighborWoods Tree Grant Winner

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Since 2006, the RNeighborWoods group has planted over 1,000 boulevard trees in Rochester neighborhoods. 

At RNeighbors, we know that trees make good neighbors. That is why we partner with the City and the Park and Rec Department to offer the RNeighborWoods Tree grant for a winning neighborhood to receive free boulevard trees.

Announcing the winner of the fall 2009 RNeighborWoods Tree Grant – The NW neighborhood surrounding 26th Street

Even if you don’t reside in this neighborhood, but love trees, you’re invited to come out and help in this exciting tree planting event. Bring a shovel and join in beautifying this neighborhood with 20 new trees.

Meeting address for Saturday
Ron Stephan residence
2715 26th St NW

Neighbors plan to meet at Ron’s 9 am.

Tree varieties available have been selected by Jacob Ryg, City Forester, and include Amur Maackia, Ivory Silk Tree Lilac, Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry, and Kentucky Coffeetree. For spaces under power lines, the appropriate variety will be chosen that will not need to be cut back.

Each Neighborhood Tree Grant application had to ensure:

  • At least 30 neighbors and one Citizen Forester will be available to help with the planting. The City Forester will oversee the planting.
  • Planting date must take place Saturday, October 10, 2009.
  • Neighbors will commit to watering the trees for three full years.

The purpose of the RNeighborWoods Tree grant to encourage the planting of trees on neighborhood boulevards. RNeighborWoods recognizes the importance and value of trees in Rochester neighborhoods. Trees provide numerous environmental benefits such as lower crime, cleaner air, energy savings, more public revenue, higher property values, and more efficient stormwater management.

Read about this spring’s tree grant success on our website .

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