the project
In an effort to enhance the streetscape of Continental Avenue and complement the tree beds maintained by local volunteers, our project aims to repair and replace several damaged tree guards. Continental Avenue is located in the heart of Forest Hills, home of America's first planned community and the birth of the U.S. Open.
We hope to improve the appearance of the area where thousands of commuters, shoppers, and diners pass through every day and at the same time continue to protect our cherished street trees.
the steps
Tree guards will be professionally replaced while volunteers enhance the tree pits along Continental Avenue.
Volunteers will be assigned jobs that include digging, planting, and mulching. This project will ultimately create an aesthetically pleasing look for the community while more importantly protecting our street trees.
why we're doing it
The protection of street trees in an urban environment is of the utmost importance. Trees help purify the air, absorb excess rain water and provide shade. They are an essential part of our urban environment. We hope to highlight this through our community project.
budget
New fencing : $3,600
Plants: $400
Supplies (gloves, trash bags, trowels): $80
Mulch: $60
Top Soil: $40
Food, Water: $20
SUBTOTAL = | $4,200 |
ioby Platform Fee | $35 |
ioby Fiscal Sponsorship Fee (5%) | $210 |
3rd Party Credit Card Processing Fee (3%) | $126 |
TOTAL TO RAISE = | $4,571 |
RAISED = | $1,205.00 |
less ioby Platform Fee | $35.00 |
less ioby Fiscal Sponsorship Fee (5%) | $55.71 |
less 3rd Party Credit Card Processing Fee (3%) | $34.08 |
TOTAL TO DISBURSE = | $1,080.21 |
Revised Budget, 5/28: The amount raised will allow us to have 6 tree guards repaired or have 2 new ones installed.
photos
This is where photos will go once we build flickr integrationdonors
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Anonymous
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A. Whyte
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Dawn Jimenez
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Nicholas Ruiz
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Barbara C.
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Rose and Ivan Chen
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Gwyn U.
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Andy Lax
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Teresa D.
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The Russo's
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John Melnick
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A. Moffa
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Greg Parnese
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Marie Calandra
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Anonymous
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Sue Goon & Mike Miller
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Susan W.
Conversation
03/25/2014 - 10:39am smelnick718 project leader
04/24/2014 - 9:57pm smelnick718 project leader