# Green Team Plants Trees At Riverside Park

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2010/11/green-team-plants-trees-at-riverside-park/
- Published: 2010-11-20T19:18:35-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

On a crisp October morning in 2010, Riverside Park in Buffalo, New York, buzzed 
with activity. The Buffalo Sabres Green Team, alongside 60 enthusiastic volunteers,
gathered to plant 33 new trees—maple, birch, beech, and oak—revitalizing a cherished
green space.

## A Community United

The event was more than just planting trees; it was a testament to Buffalo’s resilience.
The city, once dubbed the “City of Trees,” had suffered significant arboreal losses
due to severe weather events, notably the devastating October Storm of 2006, which
felled approximately 5,700 trees. This initiative aimed to restore that verdant 
legacy.

![Volunteers from the buffalo sabres green team planting a tree in riverside park
on a sunny fall day with a sign promoting the event in the foreground](https://i0.
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png?resize=200%2C300&quality=50&ssl=1 "Buffalo green team - The Green Living Guy")

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Rachel Lithgow, Vice President of the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy (BOPC), 
emphasized the importance of such efforts: “Our goal is to plant 1,000 trees a year
so we can re-tree Buffalo.” The collaboration with the Sabres Green Team exemplified
community-driven environmental stewardship.

### Hands-On Restoration

Equipped with shovels, gloves, and stakes provided by BOPC, volunteers of all ages
dug in—literally. Sabres players Paul Gaustad and Mike Weber were among those getting
their hands dirty. Gaustad reflected on the significance: “I [planted trees](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/01/planted-trees-a-solution-for-reforestation/)
a couple of times in Buffalo, and I’ve come to realize that we have great parks,
and it’s pretty special to help out here.”

Weber echoed the sentiment, noting the impressive turnout: “It’s impressive to see
the park filled with 60 people helping to plant trees. The support from the community
is unbelievable.”

### Supporting Sustainability

The tree-planting event was bolstered by sponsors [committed to sustainability](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/12/martin-resorts-leading-in-sustainability-efforts/).
National Fuel’s Conservation Incentive Program served as the presenting sponsor,
aiming to raise awareness about energy conservation. Supporting sponsors included
Chautauqua Energy, Modern Recycling, and Integrys Energy, all contributing to the
day’s success.

### Continuing the Green Legacy

This initiative was a part of a broader movement to enhance urban green spaces. 
Similar efforts, like the “More Trees. Less Trash” campaign by the Riverside Park
Conservancy in [Manhattan](https://riversideparknyc.org/more-trees-less-trash/).
For they do highlight the growing emphasis on urban forestry. Let’s also not forget
community involvement in environmental restoration. Such programs not only beautify
neighborhoods but also foster a sense of collective responsibility and pride.

For more information on urban tree-planting initiatives and how to get involved,
visit the [Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy](https://www.bfloparks.org/) and the
[Riverside Park Conservancy](https://riversideparknyc.org/more-trees-less-trash/).

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