Helen Godfrey completed her annual planter blitz in early June this year. This exemplary Davisville Village resident and LEAF volunteer weeded and cleared debris from all of South Bayview’s tree planters (from Soudan to Millwood, on the west side). She was spotted again this morning (Monday, June 30th) giving some more planters a once over. Here is what Helen says about her philosophy. “Street trees are often neglected and I have long felt that communities should take some responsibility for their care. In my neighbourhood, on Bayview Avenue north of Davisville subway station, there is a four-block commercial strip that thrives – but unlike the businesses, the trees aren’t doing so well. The west side is lined with trees in concrete planters but the east is presently without any greenery due to sidewalk reconstruction. The difference between the two is stark and so I decided to attempt a tree care project. Here at the Bulldog, we would just like to say that Helen rocks! Photo of Helen Godfrey at work is from her 2013 blitz. Guardian of Bayview trees, Helen Godfrey rocks
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Helen Godfrey completed her annual planter blitz in early June this year. This exemplary Davisville Village resident and LEAF volunteer weeded and cleared debris from all of South Bayview’s tree planters (from Soudan to Millwood, on the west side). She was spotted again this morning (Monday, June 30th) giving some more planters a once over. Here is what Helen says about her philosophy. “Street trees are often neglected and I have long felt that communities should take some responsibility for their care. In my neighbourhood, on Bayview Avenue north of Davisville subway station, there is a four-block commercial strip that thrives – but unlike the businesses, the trees aren’t doing so well. The west side is lined with trees in concrete planters but the east is presently without any greenery due to sidewalk reconstruction. The difference between the two is stark and so I decided to attempt a tree care project. Here at the Bulldog, we would just like to say that Helen rocks! Photo of Helen Godfrey at work is from her 2013 blitz. 