Boardman Subaru on Friday presented a $5,000 check to Mill Creek MetroParks at the newly opened Ford Nature Center for reforestation efforts.
The donation came from a larger endeavor called the Subaru Love Promise. April was designated as Subaru Loves the Earth, and dealerships were able to pick an initiative that would work toward reducing waste, safeguarding resources and preserving natural spaces.
Boardman Subaru and Mill Creek MetroParks created the Keep Mill Creek Green program, which is dedicated to planting a tree for every $25 donated. Boardman Subaru donated $25 for every car sold during the month of April – a total of about 200 cars sold.
“We feel it’s a good fit for us, especially with my connection and our company’s connection to Mill Creek Park,” said Rob Fellman, owner of Boardman Subaru. “I’ve lived here most of my life. I’ve used this park … and I’m just proud to be partnered up with them.”
This is the second year of the partnership between the dealership and the park – resulting in $8,500 donated. Aaron Young, executive director of Mill Creek MetroParks, said the program is still relatively new but the park hopes to create more partnerships to keep up reforestation efforts.
“As you know – Father Time. Trees live and trees die. This helps us keep the park green and plant more trees,” Young said. “We’re anxious to continue [Boardman Subaru’s partnership] and get more companies involved.”
This year’s donation will be used to plant 100 new trees at Mill Creek’s Collier Preserve, which is located on Western Reserve Road.
The park and the dealership are partnered with Youngstown State University ecology students, who pick trees that are native to the area and will survive best. The students then assist in planting the trees.
Boardman Subaru has been designated as a Certified Eco-Friendly Retailer since 2016. The dealership is also partnered with TerraCycle, a company that collects and recycles items that are difficult to recycle.
“We try to observe and keep our footprint as low as we can because we love the Earth,” Fellman said.
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Nestled between stunning natural landscapes is where visitors will find Springfield Township’s first Mill creek MetroParks facility.
Park officials say visitors will now have access to an enchanted forest with waterfront views.
” There were no direct opportunities within Springfield Township that were either owned or managed by the MetroParks, so when this opportunity came up, we sprang,” Aaron Young, executive director of Mill Creek MetroParks said.
The property sits on 88.38 acres of land which was acquired by park directors in 2021 through local partnerships with the Western Reserve Land Conservancy, The Clean Ohio Conservation Fund, and the Mill Creek MetroParks Foundation.
Park directors say the new forest property will serve as a haven for nature enthusiasts.
“We have hiking trails for all abilities. We have a fishing pier, picnic area and some neat restoration areas that highlight the native vegetation of Northeast Ohio,” Justin Rogers, director of planning and operations of Mill Creek MetroParks told 21 News.
Directors are hoping to add more hiking trails and expand the picnic area sometime in the future.
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People who live in Springfield Township have a new place to experience nature.
Just in time for the holiday weekend, the Mill Creek MetroParks Foundation opened a forest property.
The 88-acre site offers hiking trails, a boardwalk, a fishing pier and views of the water.
It’s on Springfield Road just north of the I-76 bridge. This is the first Mill Creek MetroParks area in Springfield Township.
“Parks in general are obviously a benefit to the community. They improve quality of life, getting people out to appreciate natural features,” said Justin Rogers of the Mill Creek MetroParks Foundation.
The Clean Ohio Conservation Fund and the Mill Creek MetroParks Foundation paid for the improvements to the property.
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Mill Creek Gets $5K from Boardman Subaru to Stay Green
/in Media Coverage/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffBoardman Subaru on Friday presented a $5,000 check to Mill Creek MetroParks at the newly opened Ford Nature Center for reforestation efforts.
The donation came from a larger endeavor called the Subaru Love Promise. April was designated as Subaru Loves the Earth, and dealerships were able to pick an initiative that would work toward reducing waste, safeguarding resources and preserving natural spaces.
Boardman Subaru and Mill Creek MetroParks created the Keep Mill Creek Green program, which is dedicated to planting a tree for every $25 donated. Boardman Subaru donated $25 for every car sold during the month of April – a total of about 200 cars sold.
“We feel it’s a good fit for us, especially with my connection and our company’s connection to Mill Creek Park,” said Rob Fellman, owner of Boardman Subaru. “I’ve lived here most of my life. I’ve used this park … and I’m just proud to be partnered up with them.”
This is the second year of the partnership between the dealership and the park – resulting in $8,500 donated. Aaron Young, executive director of Mill Creek MetroParks, said the program is still relatively new but the park hopes to create more partnerships to keep up reforestation efforts.
“As you know – Father Time. Trees live and trees die. This helps us keep the park green and plant more trees,” Young said. “We’re anxious to continue [Boardman Subaru’s partnership] and get more companies involved.”
This year’s donation will be used to plant 100 new trees at Mill Creek’s Collier Preserve, which is located on Western Reserve Road.
The park and the dealership are partnered with Youngstown State University ecology students, who pick trees that are native to the area and will survive best. The students then assist in planting the trees.
Boardman Subaru has been designated as a Certified Eco-Friendly Retailer since 2016. The dealership is also partnered with TerraCycle, a company that collects and recycles items that are difficult to recycle.
“We try to observe and keep our footprint as low as we can because we love the Earth,” Fellman said.
Read the original article at The Business Journal.
Mill Creek MetroParks opens Springfield Forest Property
/in Media Coverage/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffNestled between stunning natural landscapes is where visitors will find Springfield Township’s first Mill creek MetroParks facility.
Park officials say visitors will now have access to an enchanted forest with waterfront views.
” There were no direct opportunities within Springfield Township that were either owned or managed by the MetroParks, so when this opportunity came up, we sprang,” Aaron Young, executive director of Mill Creek MetroParks said.
The property sits on 88.38 acres of land which was acquired by park directors in 2021 through local partnerships with the Western Reserve Land Conservancy, The Clean Ohio Conservation Fund, and the Mill Creek MetroParks Foundation.
Park directors say the new forest property will serve as a haven for nature enthusiasts.
“We have hiking trails for all abilities. We have a fishing pier, picnic area and some neat restoration areas that highlight the native vegetation of Northeast Ohio,” Justin Rogers, director of planning and operations of Mill Creek MetroParks told 21 News.
Directors are hoping to add more hiking trails and expand the picnic area sometime in the future.
Read the original article at WFMJ.
Mill Creek MetroParks opens new local location
/in Media Coverage, Miscellaneous/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffPeople who live in Springfield Township have a new place to experience nature.
Just in time for the holiday weekend, the Mill Creek MetroParks Foundation opened a forest property.
The 88-acre site offers hiking trails, a boardwalk, a fishing pier and views of the water.
It’s on Springfield Road just north of the I-76 bridge. This is the first Mill Creek MetroParks area in Springfield Township.
“Parks in general are obviously a benefit to the community. They improve quality of life, getting people out to appreciate natural features,” said Justin Rogers of the Mill Creek MetroParks Foundation.
The Clean Ohio Conservation Fund and the Mill Creek MetroParks Foundation paid for the improvements to the property.
Read the original article at WKBN.