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Call it a public and volunteer partnership. Within the last month, Revitalize Dunkirk and the city’s Department of Public Works have been planting a number of trees in Point Gratiot.
The just-completed project was paid for with community contributions to Revitalize Dunkirk and a $2,500 Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation Environmental Grant awarded in late June. Since May, the organization has received over $4,000 earmarked for trees at the Point from 34 individuals and businesses, in amounts ranging from $25 to $500.
These combined funds covered the cost of trees, their transportation, nursery employees’ labor for planting, and other necessary supplies.
Newly planted trees at the park are replacing the native ash species killed by Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), an invasive insect.
Public Works employees, including DPW Director Randy Woodbury, Parks Supervisor Jason Cieslewicz, Bob Karin, Tyler Karin, Nick Christopher, and John Romanik, assisted in various ways. They pre-approved planting sites, transported all trees to the park, loosened soil with a city augur, and moved each tree to its previously marked location to facilitate quick and efficient planting by Greener Gardens employees Jill Jaquith and Brian Beckwith.
City workers also will be watering the new trees until the ground freezes.
Point Gratiot is one of the gems of the city. Located by the lake, it offers a special place for all four seasons.
Thanks to Revitalize Dunkirk – and the city – there will be plenty of shade when next summer arrives.
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