While the white snow may be coming in soon, that’s not stopping Youngstown State University and FirstEnergy from planting some green trees before then.
FirstEnergy is partnering with the school to plant 1,600 trees to expand the university’s Legacy Forest at Mill Creek MetroPark’s Collier Reserve in Canfield, which recognizes the university’s first-year students.
According to a news release from FirstEnergy, a variety of hardwood trees will be planted across the 300-acre preserve on Thursday, Nov. 16.
Since 2021, FirstEnergy has donated and planted more than 60,000 trees throughout its six-state service territory, including more than 5,000 trees here in the Mahoning Valley.
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FirstEnergy is partnering with Youngstown State University to help grow its Legacy Forest.
The power company donated 1,600 trees Thursday morning at Collier Preserve in Mill Creek MetroParks.
The Legacy Forest recognizes YSU’s first-year students.
Employee volunteers from FirstEnergy and YSU planted several different trees.
This is one of many projects that FirstEnergy is doing this year to help nearby parks.
“You know, our goals are to help green our communities and help them out with the beautiful nature around us,” said Dan Havalo, of FirstEnergy’s Environmental Green Team.
“Climate warming is the greatest environmental threat that we have ever faced. Planting trees, you know, it’s a token sort of thing, but it raises awareness, and awareness is what is more important,” said Laurel Schroeder, YSU’s ecology professor.
FirstEnergy has planted and donated over 60,000 trees in its service territory. Over 5,000 of them have been planted in the Mahoning Valley.
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Kick off your holiday weekend with the Black Friday Sale at Mill Creek Golf Course Golf Shop on Friday, November 24, 2023. Stop in from 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. to purchase your favorite golfer something special for next season.
On Saturday, November 25 and Sunday, November 26, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., visit Lanterman’s Mill for Christmas at the Mill. Sponsored by 21 WFMJ/WBCB, visitors will experience Lanterman’s Mill dressed in its holiday finery for this traditional, family-friendly, free admission event. Taste chestnuts roasted on an open fire, watch artisans demonstrating crafts, purchase unique handcrafted gifts for the holidays, enjoy festive entertainment and more! Santa will visit both days from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. To share the holiday spirit with others, consider bringing a new hat, scarf, or pair of mittens to decorate the “Giving Tree.” Donated items will warm up local children in need this winter.
For more information about the holiday weekend events in the MetroParks, please visit millcreekmetroparks.org.
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FirstEnergy, YSU to donate, plant trees in Mill Creek MetroParks
/in Media Coverage/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffWhile the white snow may be coming in soon, that’s not stopping Youngstown State University and FirstEnergy from planting some green trees before then.
FirstEnergy is partnering with the school to plant 1,600 trees to expand the university’s Legacy Forest at Mill Creek MetroPark’s Collier Reserve in Canfield, which recognizes the university’s first-year students.
According to a news release from FirstEnergy, a variety of hardwood trees will be planted across the 300-acre preserve on Thursday, Nov. 16.
Since 2021, FirstEnergy has donated and planted more than 60,000 trees throughout its six-state service territory, including more than 5,000 trees here in the Mahoning Valley.
Read the original article at WFMJ.
FirstEnergy partners with YSU in tree-planting project
/in Media Coverage/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffFirstEnergy is partnering with Youngstown State University to help grow its Legacy Forest.
The power company donated 1,600 trees Thursday morning at Collier Preserve in Mill Creek MetroParks.
The Legacy Forest recognizes YSU’s first-year students.
Employee volunteers from FirstEnergy and YSU planted several different trees.
This is one of many projects that FirstEnergy is doing this year to help nearby parks.
“You know, our goals are to help green our communities and help them out with the beautiful nature around us,” said Dan Havalo, of FirstEnergy’s Environmental Green Team.
“Climate warming is the greatest environmental threat that we have ever faced. Planting trees, you know, it’s a token sort of thing, but it raises awareness, and awareness is what is more important,” said Laurel Schroeder, YSU’s ecology professor.
FirstEnergy has planted and donated over 60,000 trees in its service territory. Over 5,000 of them have been planted in the Mahoning Valley.
Read the original article at WKBN.
Celebrating the Holiday Weekend with Mill Creek MetroParks
/in Press Releases/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffKick off your holiday weekend with the Black Friday Sale at Mill Creek Golf Course Golf Shop on Friday, November 24, 2023. Stop in from 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. to purchase your favorite golfer something special for next season.
On Saturday, November 25 and Sunday, November 26, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., visit Lanterman’s Mill for Christmas at the Mill. Sponsored by 21 WFMJ/WBCB, visitors will experience Lanterman’s Mill dressed in its holiday finery for this traditional, family-friendly, free admission event. Taste chestnuts roasted on an open fire, watch artisans demonstrating crafts, purchase unique handcrafted gifts for the holidays, enjoy festive entertainment and more! Santa will visit both days from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. To share the holiday spirit with others, consider bringing a new hat, scarf, or pair of mittens to decorate the “Giving Tree.” Donated items will warm up local children in need this winter.
For more information about the holiday weekend events in the MetroParks, please visit millcreekmetroparks.org.