Planting Food Forest Trees in Connecticut
On April 8th, despite chilly temps and gusty winds, Life Time Team Members in Stamford rolled up their sleeves and teamed up with the Mill River Park Collaborative to plant food forest trees along the Greenway North Trail. This effort is part of the Collaborative’s long-term mission to create a more vibrant, sustainable, and connected park space in the heart of Stamford.
Together, the group added to the park’s mile-long Food Forest Trail—designed to provide the community with fresh food, shade, and beauty. The Life Time Foundation also presented a $2,500 check to Mill River Park Collaborative, a joyful moment that marked the nonprofit’s first-ever official grant check presentation!
“From all of us at Mill River Park, we would like to take a moment to thank Life Time for your time, effort, and commitment to the Park! Your support as a volunteer means a lot. Wherever you volunteer, you will make a difference! ”
One of the most memorable moments came from a local resident who stopped to thank the team while walking the trail. He expressed how much the effort meant to the community—and as it turned out, he’s also eligible to become a Renew Active member through Life Time, which is available to qualifying Medicare/UnitedHealthcare members.
“I had a really nice conversation with a Stamford resident that approached us to thank the team. He and a dozen plus others were walking and biking along the Greenway North Trail last Tuesday, and he had some great things to say about our involvement in growing a greener tomorrow and the impact on the local community. Turns out he’s also eligible to become our newest Renew Active member! We exchanged contact info and extended an invite for a formal tour of the club.”
A morning of planting trees turned into a full-circle moment showing how green spaces do more than benefit the planet—they bring people together and create a stronger, healthier community.