September was Tree Planting Time for the East Lyme Public Trust F

September was Tree Planting Time for the East Lyme Public Trust Foundation

In early September, 2021, the East Lyme Public Trust Foundation, through its Program- The Promise of Tomorrow’s Trees- planted many new trees with the assistance of Sprigs and Twigs. Of special note is a new tree planted at the entrance of Cini Park to honor the former Selectman, Dave Cini, for whom the park is dedicated. This Royal Raindrops Crabapple will bloom beautifully in the spring and provide food for the many birds that can be seen in the park.

Four other Crabapples were also planted along the walkway leading to the fishing area at Cini Park. In addition, a Crabapple was planted at the Hole in the Wall, and a Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple was planted at Bridebrook Park.

Since the program began in 2015, 49 trees have been planted. At Cini Park there are 5 Crabapples. McCook Park has 8 Oaks, Beech, Sycamore, and Maples and also 5 Princess Dogwoods. Bridebrook Park has 5 Sugar Maples, with room for about 5 more. Smith Harris House has 2 Apple; Samuel Smith House has 3 apple trees. The East Lyme Library has 1 Apple and 1 Dogwood and the East Lyme Town Hall has 2 Sycamore trees. Also at McCook Park is Cherry Lane, along Columbus Ave., with 10 Kwanza Cherry Trees. The McCook Park Statue Area has 2 Red Maples. Niantic Center School has 2 Red Maples and 2 Red Oaks. Flanders School has 1 Dogwood, with room for 2-3 more and Hole in the Wall has 1 Crab Apple.

June Hoye is the chairperson for the project in partnership with Dave Putnam, the Director of Parks and Recreation. Her committee includes Carol Marelli and Bill Rinowski-Administration.

Maple trees can still be purchased at Bridebrook Park and Dogwood trees at Flanders School Application forms are available at the East Lyme Public Trust Foundation web-site: https://publictrustfoundation.org/donations/

Photos:

• Cini Park Sign
• Starting the Job
• Cini Entrance- almost done
• Crab Apple- Cini Entrance
• Crab Apple- Hole in the Wall
• Maple Tree- Bridebrook