New tree grove planted on the Norwalk River Valley Trail

The Norwalk River Valley Trail (NRVT), Norwalk River Watershed Association (NRWA) and Pollinator Pathway project have partnered to plant a new grove of nine trees at the Autumn Ridge trailhead.  The tree species in the new grove include Tupelo, pin oak and swamp white oak.

Louise Washer, President of the NRWA said; “We are hoping shade from the new trees will help in the fight to eradicate the invasive Japanese knotweed growing around the trailhead”. 

Liz Craig, with the Pollinator Pathway project added; “The trees will be a good addition to the Pollinator Pathway and provide food and shelter for birds, bees and butterflies. Oak trees support over 530 types of butterflies and moths and are a key component of any pollinator garden”.

The NRVT’s Charlie Taney said; “The generosity of the community is really something. In just two days, our donors stepped up and provided the funds to buy and plant this new tree grove.  Pretty impressive.”

Complete information on the NRVT, and the opportunity to make a donation can be found at www.nrvt-trail.com.