A couple of weeks ago Friends of the Troll’s Knoll found out they had received a $6000 grant from the city’s Department of Neighborhoods Small and Simple Projects Fund. The grant matched more than $6000 that was previously raised in donations. Now that the money has been received, it’s time to put it to good use. More specifically, the money was awarded to plant a buffer of trees along the Aurora corridor and to mulch the blackberries that were cut down in the green space surrounding the Troll (see preliminary design below).
Kimberly Scrivner of Friends of the Troll’s Knoll tells us they’re hoping to get trees planted this month to allow them to grow over the winter. Before they can get started, though, they need help to make some quick decisions.
There will be a community meeting this coming Monday, November 9, from 6:30-7:45 p.m. at the Fremont Library (731 N. 35th St). Items to be discussed include tree planting (what types, how many, proximity to the Aurora Bridge), how best to mulch and coordinating volunteer efforts. Everyone is invited to participate and give input. If you can’t make the meeting but have any suggestions, you can email Kimberly at kscrivner@psrc.org.