We live on Merry St., and just took a walk down the bike path between Willy and
Main, and the trees look happy. I could spread the word around on our street to
keep an eye on them if it would be helpful.

Kat, Ray, and Woody


--- In friendsofyaharariverparkway@yahoogroups.com, "edjepsen tds.net"
<edjepsen@...> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
> Typically we only meet once or twice over the summer months, but we're still
> active....
>
> 1. Tracking the Apex development and the land ownership/easement issues
> along the river.
>
> 2. It's starting to get dry so we need to water our spring plantings
>
> - At Filene Park the neighbors and HomeLandGarden are generousiy watering
> the plantings and helping with the weeding - we are also trying to resolve
> the Japanese knotweed problem
> - the boy scouts who helped with the tree planting in Burr Jones Park are
> also helping with the watering
> - the Friends need to water the trees along the bike path between Willy
> Street and Main Street
> - Karen Matteoni is taking the lead on the watering at the Lake Monona
> plantings...offer to help as you can
>
> 3. Please weed and remove litter on those parts of the parkway you live by
> or especially enjoy.
>
> 4. Walking tour writing group is getting together to move this project
> toward completion......
>
> 5. Last but not least the Tenney Shelter group is still meeting and planning
> to reach an ambitious fund raising goal in these tight financial times.
>
> Otherwise have a great summer and please check-in if you have any concerns
> or coments.
>
> Regards,
> Ed
>