Historic Meridian Park has been approved by Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB) for a tree planting grant to take place this fall. The tree planting was originally requested as part of the Great Indy Clean-Up Day in April 2012. However, given the number of requests, the planting will take place this fall instead. The plantings will span Washington Boulevard from 30th to 34th Streets and be planted directly in homeowner’s yards at the homeowner’s request. There are a few requirements for the homeowners to receive a tree:
- The homeowner must agree to water and maintain the trees
- The homeowner must be home when the tree is planted.
- KIB will select a few types of trees that fit into the history and character of the neighborhood; homeowners will be able to select the tree of their choice among them.
The plantings will take place rain or shine. The actual planting date is to be determined. KIB will visit our neighborhood in June to begin planning. If you are a Washington Boulevard homeowner and are interested in having a tree planted in your yard free of charge as part of this program, please contact Cassie Mehlman-Rhys at cassiemehlmanrhys@gmail.com. MANY THANKS to KIB for their second generous tree grant to our neighborhood; the first was a Delaware Street tree planting a few years ago.