Hillsmere Residents-
Hillsmere is looking for volunteers to help plant native trees and shrubs throughout the community. With support from the Chesapeake Bay Trust, Hillsmere Shores Improvement Association, Arundel Rivers Association, and Watershed Stewards Academy, we have purchased over 200 native trees and shrubs to plant on community property throughout the neighborhood. The goal of this project is to increase tree diversity and canopy coverage in Hillsmere, and provide buffers for the multiple stormwater best management practices that have been installed around the community.
Given these Covid-19 times that we are living in, the safety of all involved is our top priority. Social distancing will be maintained and family units will be grouped together to plant trees and shrubs in designated areas. A contractor will pre-dig the holes for planting, so the work load on individuals will be relatively light. Weather permitting, the plantings will take place on the last two weekends in October. The trees and shrubs will be planted at the community pool area, the community house near the pool, the beach, the kayak dock on Beach Drive, and the community boat park.
If you are interested in helping to beautify our community and planting a few trees, please contact [email protected]