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Torrington commission sets May 10 date for Jigs Donahue food‑forest planting; partners, soil and mulch plans discussed
Summary
The Conservation Commission and partners set a May 10 planting plan for a small food forest at Jigs Donahue park and discussed site access, soil testing, mulch and partner roles.
The Torrington Conservation Commission discussed plans for a food-forest planting at Jigs Donahue (Lewis Park) and agreed on a volunteer event date of Saturday, May 10, organizers said at the March 25 meeting.
Christine Altman, the commission member leading the project update, said the commission has identified three local partners: the community garden group that tends the adjacent plots (with harvested produce donated to Friendly Hands), the conservation district (represented by Annette) and EdAdvance, which the commission expects to help coordinate youth and family outreach and…
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