For over four months, a small group of volunteers has spread 414 cubic yards or ~1,863 six-cubic-foot wheelbarrow loads of wood chips throughout the property. That is equivalent to covering two standard-sized football fields 1.5 inches deep.
A special thanks to Kathy N., Nancy M., Pam B., Randy M., Sergio G., Shawn R., and Torrance N. for volunteering their time and energy spreading the 23 loads of wood chips. And for those who contributed, but we didn’t see – thanks!
According to the 2025 reserve study, it would have cost $20,000 to have bark dust spread in the neighborhood, but it would not have been as thick as the layer of woodchips. This project is a great example of what a little teamwork can do for our community and how volunteering can free up funds for other projects.
As a reminder, wood chips are beneficial for the flower beds as they:
- Stay in place (relative to fir barkdust)
- Improve soil health
- Improve soil moisture retention
- Suppress weeds
- Mitigate erosion and dust
- Cost the HOA nothing
If you missed out on wood chips for your front yard, please reach out to the board, and we can organize a chip drop near your home for you to use.
