Tree Watering Donations Still Needed!

A year ago, 15 beautiful trees were planted along the Arborway, and last Saturday a group of volunteers tended to those trees, adding fresh mulch and new gators for watering. 

To keep these trees growing and healthy, however, a watering service is needed for two more years. We are fortunate to be able to have access to the watering truck contracted by the Emerald Necklace Conservancy. Our share is $500 per year - thank you to those who have already contributed.  

We still have a way to go, and our slogan is "no contribution is too small or too large!"

Please donate online today- see donation button the right- or pay via check and send to Sarah Freeman (address at the right.) Checks should be payable to the "Emerald Necklace Conservancy".

Thank you!

DCR Partnership Project Update

THANK YOU to all who have contributed to the DCR Partnership project for improvements to the Arboretum Crosswalk & Arborway Hillside woodlands, continuing the "Gateway to the Arborway" project.  We have already received 35 checks, for a total nearing $3000, which is a terrific!  We still need to raise more than $3,000, so please consider a donation of any size - no amount is too small (or too large...) Please see side bar for info on how to contribute.

“GATEWAY TO THE ARBORWAY”

NEXT DCR PARTNERSHIP PROJECT:

• Arboretum Crosswalk: Ped/Bike Safety Improvements

• Arborway Hillside: Woodlands Management Plan

The Gateway to the Arborway aims to improve connections between the Emerald Necklace Parks and the neighborhoods of Jamaica Plain and to make the parkway safe and beautiful for all users. The Arborway Coalition and partners have previously worked on restoring the historic stone wall across from Jamaica Pond, replacing the chain link fence, and tree pruning.


For this project, our focus is public safety and woodlands management. The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will contribute $2 for every $1 we raise. In order to complete these projects, the community must raise $7,000 by May 31.


Donations are tax-deductible and no amount is too large or too small. See side bar for information on how to contribute and who to contact for questions/suggestions.

Deadline Extended!

The deadline for donations has been extended through

Mid April!

No donation is too small.

Donate online today!

Tree Lovers Needed!

Help Keep the Arborway Clean and Safe!

-Next DCR Partnership Matching Funds Grant -
TREE PRUNING is Phase 1 of Tree Care &Maintenance along the parkways,
a great opportunity to preserve these historic parkway oak trees.
The community share of the total project cost is more than $10,000 -
the state will match every $1.00 we raise with $2.00!

HOW MUCH CAN YOU CONTRIBUTE?
All donations are tax-deductible and due by the end of March.
Make checks payable to: “COMMUNITY SERVICE CARE” with “JPP-TREE PRUNING” on memo line & mail to : Sarah Freeman, 22 Arborway, JP, MA 02130 – or donate online at:gatewaytothearborway.blogspot.com
For more information, call Sarah Freeman at 617-524-0602 or Ann Stillman at 617-524-2387.

This project is an ongoing collaboration of local residents, 18 neighborhood associations, institutions, and park friends groups coordinated by Arborway Coalition and Jamaica Pond Project. It will be managed by the Emerald Necklace Conservancy. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE TO ALL!

Deadline has been extended!

The deadline for donations has been extended through

April!

Donate now online via the "Donate Online Today" button located on the right column of this blog. Now donations can be made quickly and easily using your credit or debit card.

No donation is too small!

Donations will be matched 6 to 1!

Gateway to the Arborway
- A DCR Matching Grant to Extend the Fence -

We are still short of our goal to extend the incomplete Arborway fence. A generous donor has offered a new CHALLENGE GRANT to match each dollar you contribute!

 The state/DCR will double this amount, turning every $1 into $6 toward the project! ($25x2=$50; state share = $100, so $25 becomes $150)

Once the fence is complete, new tree and shrub planting can begin. This new fence will prevent crossover traffic, tree loss and other damage! To view the actual plans for this area click here. Plans are located in the left margin, under the heading "Gateway to the Arborway Landscape Treatment Plan."


 Our community’s share is $24.00 per foot – how many feet can you sponsor?


 All donations are tax-deductible!  No donation is too small or too large, and all will help to achieve our goal.


 Please make checks payable to “Jamaica Pond Project” and put “Arborway Fence” on the memo line.


 Mail donations to: Sarah Freeman, 22 Arborway, JP, MA 02130. Deadline is April 2.


For information, call Sarah Freeman at 617-524-0602 or Ann Stillman at 617-524-2387.

This project is an ongoing collaboration of local residents, 18 neighborhood associations, institutions, and park friends groups coordinated by Arborway Coalition and Jamaica Pond Project.  THANK YOU IN ADVANCE TO ALL!