Plant a community orchard at the edge of Keney Park in Hartford's North End (2026-07-20)

Keney Park anchors Hartford's North End, and a neighborhood group wants fruit trees planted at its edge to start a community orchard, giving residents nearby access to fresh fruit in a neighborhood with few grocery options. Standard: American Forests Tree Equity Score canopy standard Proof: Photo of the finished planting plus a GPS tag and species log. Method (American Forests Tree Equity Score canopy standard): 1. Confirm the planting plan and tree species with the host site. 2. Dig each planting hole to the correct depth and width. 3. Set each tree and backfill with amended soil. 4. Stake and mulch each new tree. 5. Water each tree deeply and photograph the finished planting. Done when: Photo of the finished planting plus a GPS tag and species log.

Where

Keney Park, Hartford, CT 06120

Pay

$260 proposed

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Proof

Photo of the finished planting plus a GPS tag and species log.

This is exactly what gets it approved. Nothing settles without it.

Level

entry

Open until

2026-08-19

How this work is done

A documented method, so this packet comes out the same whoever does it. Typically 30–60 minutes. Method of record: i-Tree canopy / street-tree inventory

Bring

• GPS phone
• DBH tape or measuring tape
• tree ID reference
• camera
• hi-vis vest

Steps

1. 1. Walk the corridor; record a GPS waypoint at each tree.
2. 2. Photograph each surveyed tree.
3. 3. Record species (best estimate), condition class (good/fair/poor/dead), and DBH (diameter at breast height).
4. 4. Count vacant planting sites.
5. 5. Enter the per-tree records, vacant-site count, GPS, photos into the proof record; sign.

If it does not match the plan

• Dead or hazardous tree observed -> flag for the responsible agency (no removal by surveyor).
• High vacant-site count -> recommend a planting plan for the corridor.

What counts as done

• Per-tree species + condition + DBH recorded
• Vacant planting sites counted
• GPS waypoint per tree
• Photo per surveyed tree

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.