Doug Verdier's July 29 Water Works Photos - Tree Planting
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 10:47PMEditors Note: Mill District resident Doug Verdier continues to document the progress of the Water Works project.
The first of many new trees were placed within the Water Works Park site today, July 29. Five Northern Red Oaks were delivered on site and carefully planted along the front of the pavilion on either side of the existing cottonwood. More trees of a variety of types and sizes will be coming soon, for example: Eastern Red Cedar, Swamp White Oak, White Pine, Sugar Maple and more.
Trees awaiting placement on the site.
Bobcat carefully picks up and transports tree to its new home.
Holes are prepared to receive the trees that are gently deposited in the ground.
Workers from landscape company ensure that trees are properly placed and straightened before filling in the hole.
Making adjustments.
Getting ready to complete filling the hole with new dirt.
