110 Maples of Remembrance: Mykolaiv Continues Vadym Serdtsev’s Legacy

In “Liski” Park in Mykolaiv, 110 Norway maple trees have been planted in memory of landscape gardener Vadym Andriiovych Serdtsev. The trees were planted on November 6 by employees of Mykolaiv Parks Municipal Enterprise together with his family.

Vadym Serdtsev was a renowned landscape gardener and an Honorary Citizen of Mykolaiv. During his lifetime, his work helped plant and nurture more than 20,000 trees and shrubs. The new plantings are intended to preserve his memory and carry on his work.

Among the family members who planted the maples alongside municipal enterprise specialists were:

• his daughter, Halyna;
• his son, Ihor.

“His example reminds us that each of us can do something useful for our city. Plant a tree, help water it, or look after the greenery near our home. Great changes begin with actions like these,” Mykolaiv Parks said.

Going forward, the enterprise’s specialists will care for the young maples: watering them regularly, tending to them, and protecting them so they can grow healthy and strong.

Source: Mykolaiv City Council.

We previously reported:

• The names of the parks may be “swapped”: residents of Korabelnyi are looking for a place to bear Vadym Serdtsev’s name
• A legend of Korabelnyi District: a mural depicting Vadym Serdtsev will appear on a school wall
• Legendary landscape gardener from Korabelnyi District Vadym Serdtsev has died
• “You’re bringing the wrong people,” a Korabelnyi District council member became a “party pooper” by obstructing the creation of Serdtsev Square
• Vadym Serdtsev: a living legend of Korabelnyi District