In 1905, John Nolen, a Harvard-educated landscape designer, came to Charlotte and left a lasting impression. Myers Park no longer shuttle people here and there, the historical richness and uniqueness of Myers Park is strong, and it’s residents are doing all they can to maintain and improve their beloved community.
Going green is a popular way to improve most anything today – your home, your health, your family. The Myers Park Homeowners Association (MPHA) is working with residents to literally make more green in their community.
A tree planting initiative is under way, and with the help of donations and community support, 80 trees – costing approximately $25,000 – will be added to the landscape of Myers Park by the end of March 2010. The total cost of the tree planting program and summer watering plans will run closer to $30,000, however, so the MPHA offers these ideas for helping support the cause.
- Join the MPHA and contribute as little as $10 annually to support the continuation of the tree fund. Over 80 percent already help and the more lasting the program, the more trees the MPHA will be able to plant in the future.
- An additional $50 for every 100+ trees will help ensure the upkeep of Myers Park streetscapes, so pool funds with a neighbor to improve the scenery that you share.
- You can sponsor a specific tree site for your street for $300. Leave your mark on the Myers Park landscape by selecting the exact place a tree will grow for years to come.
- Have a tree planting fundraising party! Invite as many people as you know and collect as little or as much as possible to contribute toward the tree planting campaign.
Myers Park is comprised of long-time residents, families, newcomers and forward thinkers. The more trees they plant, the cleaner the air they breathe becomes. Trees fight erosion. They beautify the community. They provide wildlife habitats. They create shade. They signify the seasons. There are so many ways trees improve the quality of life and in Myers Park, things are definitely looking ‘greener.’
