The fence bordering the two areas had become completely entangled with vines and trees, and the only trees growing were sickly "weed" trees of black cherry, Norway maple, and plenty of poison ivy and invasive oriental bittersweet. After using volunteer labor to cut down and clear the 175 foot long area, nearly 25 cubic yards of new topsoil and compost were delivered and spread in the area. Decades of neglect since the Village bulldozed and leveled part of the Nassau County stormwater basin...