GALLERY: Rochester Green Ways
Oct 20, 2011
Members of the Green Ways Committee present a newly planted and mulched memorial tree. BY HOLLIE DANHAUSER
A memorial lilac bush. BY HOLLIE DANHAUSER
Sue Adams prepares the lilac bush to be mulched. BY HOLLIE DANHAUSER
The Green Ways Committee has planted numerous trees and plants in Rochester. BY HOLLIE DANHAUSER
Memorial trees are marked with an engraved brick as well. BY HOLLIE DANHAUSER
A memorial brick is placed under a Willow Oak at Plumb Corner. BY HOLLIE DANHAUSER
The wildflower garden connecting Dexter Lane and New Bedford Road is a Green Ways project. BY HOLLIE DANHAUSER
The Rochester Green Ways Committee took to the soil Monday afternoon to plant and maintain memorial flora around the town.
The committee, which relies solely on volunteers and donations, has been around for over 10 years. Since its formation as an ad hoc committee by the Selectmen, the Green Ways has worked to restore the canopy along area roads and replanting trees in Rochester.
Memorial trees are accompanied by an engraved brick set in the ground at the base of the tree. There are five different varieties of trees to choose from, with each memorial tree costing $200.
For more information, call Sue Adams at (508) 763-3973.
