Legacy Tree Program
In September 2024 ,the North Kingstown 350th Anniversary Committee established a program to plant a heritage Linden tree in every of the eight villages of North Kingstown within the 350th Anniversary yr as a present to future generations of city residents. Villages to obtain a tree embody:
- Wickford
- Hamilton
- Slocum
- Lafayette
- Quidnessett
- Saunderstown
- Davisville
- Allenton
The American Linden (American Basswood/Tilia americana) grows tall and grows shortly. It’s a nice pollinator and broadly often known as a logo of prosperity, friendship, peace, and justice. It’s planted as a dense shade or specimen tree with coronary heart formed leaves and aromatic flowers. Songbirds and blue jays are drawn to its seeds and its propensity to supply shelter.
The timber have been planted in areas of public entry inside every village. Peter Morgan, North Kingstown Tree Warden, alongside Brynn McNamee, North Kingstown Division of Public Works, guided each the planting course of and the watering of timber within the first months following set up to make sure their success. 350th Anniversary Steering Committee volunteers, supported in earnest by Historic Wickford, Inc., Plum Seaside Backyard Membership, and different native residents (Mike Donohue and Randy Wietman, intrinsic to this endeavor are proven in these phots throughout tree planting), have partnered to supply the required funds for the tree purchases to help in beautification of our fantastic city.
A dedication ceremony for these timber might be featured within the Founder’s Day Historical past & Tree Dedication Ceremony at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at City Corridor.
