There is a state grant program within the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) that supports the care of 'Heritage Trees' and the planting of new trees in urban parks.  According to the grant, Heritage trees have a circumference of 32 inches or more - in other words - big old trees.  Friends of Pulaski Park is applying later this fall for a grant from the DCR, to fund the assessment and care of all the Heritage trees in Pulaski Park and the planting of a few trees in spasely covered areas where trees used to provide shade but for whatever reason have been removed.  To a layperson's eyes, most of the large specimens in the park look okay, but a few seem to be struggling.  The grant requres a dollar for dollar local match.  If you can help, please send us a tax deductable donation using our 'support' link above.

The trees in the park are a huge part of the charm of Pulaski Park.  We want to make sure they have a long and healthy life, and that areas where trees have been removed are replanted with native species.

We've met with the DCR representative, the Parks and Recreation Department and are paying for a certified arborist to come out to the park, check out the trees and their condition, then make specific recommendations for actions.

Wish us luck!