‘Detroit Gardens’: local greening project

Last Saturday Friends of the Urban Forest workers, neighbors, and volunteers descended upon the many newly opened planting areas located all around the corners of Detroit/Flood and Detroit/Hearst, and put in lots of native plants and trees.

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The result is a whole lot less concrete and a whole lot more green and growing gardens. This was a project initiated by Pam Parker Souza and her neighbors, with a great deal of help from FUF. Want to know how you can transform your block? Contact Pam at  pamparkersouza@zephyrRE.com.

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On Flood Ave near Detroit St.

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Friends of the Urban Forest workers, about to get their pizza reward.
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Student volunteers helped out — from St Cecilia’s, University of San Francisco, and Washington High School.

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325 Detroit St maxed out the possible garden space in front, even with a minimal set-back.
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House at 315 Hearst Ave around the corner participated.
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306 and 300 Detroit St.
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Newcomers to Sunnyside Simon and Judy work on their front garden at 186 Flood Ave while their dog enjoys the new greenery.
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Work in progress near corner of Hearst Ave and Detroit St.

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