A group of Youngstown State University students took part in a project Thursday along Mill Creek MetroParks’ Collier Preserve to plant 1,650 trees to create a mini forest.
The project along Western Reserve Road near New Buffalo Road is being carried out by the YSU Legacy Forest committee, which bought the trees. It aims to plant 1,650 trees at the site.
One goal of the project is to remove carbon from the air, said Lauren Schroeder, who is part of the committee.
Another goal is to plant one tree for every incoming freshman student at YSU this academic year.
The Arbor Day Foundation paid for the trees.
This is the second year the trees have been planted on the site.
Nine species of trees were planted, said Nick Derico, natural resources manager for the MetroParks.
The Mill Creeks MetroParks Foundation bought the tubes and stakes for the project, which is expected to continue for at least one more year, Derico said. The tubes will protect the
trees for about 10 years and stop them from being damaged by wildlife, such as deer.
The YSU Legacy Forest Project also seeks to increase awareness of climate warming and its consequences. The group is supported by the Mahoning County Land Bank, Arbor Day Foundation, the YSU Foundation, and YSU.
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A long-running tradition returned to the Valley on Saturday — the annual Christmas at the Mill.
Craft vendors, food trucks and lots of music could be heard at Lanterman’s Mill.
The community donated mittens, scarves, hats and gloves to hang on the Giving Tree. All the items will be donated to a local charity.
“It is all about community and its gathering time, people are home with their families to celebrate the holiday then to continue that celebration through the whole weekend,” said Lynn Zocolo with Mill Creek MetroParks.
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The holiday season is upon us and that means it’s time to get into the Christmas spirit.
And there’s no better way to do that in the Mahoning Valley than with Olde Fashioned Christmas at the Mill.
Lanterman’s Mill is dressed in holiday finery for this traditional, family-friendly and free event.
Olde Fashioned Christmas at the Mill is being held Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is sponsored by 21 WFMJ.
There’s something for everyone at the event – you can taste chestnuts roasted on an open fire, buy unique handmade gifts, have a visit with Santa and more.
Mill Creek MetroParks is also having a “giving tree” at the event for those attending to donate a new hat, scarf, or pair of gloves for children in need.
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Mini forest takes root in Boardman
/in Miscellaneous/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffA group of Youngstown State University students took part in a project Thursday along Mill Creek MetroParks’ Collier Preserve to plant 1,650 trees to create a mini forest.
The project along Western Reserve Road near New Buffalo Road is being carried out by the YSU Legacy Forest committee, which bought the trees. It aims to plant 1,650 trees at the site.
One goal of the project is to remove carbon from the air, said Lauren Schroeder, who is part of the committee.
Another goal is to plant one tree for every incoming freshman student at YSU this academic year.
The Arbor Day Foundation paid for the trees.
This is the second year the trees have been planted on the site.
Nine species of trees were planted, said Nick Derico, natural resources manager for the MetroParks.
The Mill Creeks MetroParks Foundation bought the tubes and stakes for the project, which is expected to continue for at least one more year, Derico said. The tubes will protect the
trees for about 10 years and stop them from being damaged by wildlife, such as deer.
The YSU Legacy Forest Project also seeks to increase awareness of climate warming and its consequences. The group is supported by the Mahoning County Land Bank, Arbor Day Foundation, the YSU Foundation, and YSU.
Read the original article at The Vindicator.
Christmas at the Mill returns to the Valley
/in Miscellaneous/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffA long-running tradition returned to the Valley on Saturday — the annual Christmas at the Mill.
Craft vendors, food trucks and lots of music could be heard at Lanterman’s Mill.
The community donated mittens, scarves, hats and gloves to hang on the Giving Tree. All the items will be donated to a local charity.
“It is all about community and its gathering time, people are home with their families to celebrate the holiday then to continue that celebration through the whole weekend,” said Lynn Zocolo with Mill Creek MetroParks.
Santa also made a visit from the North Pole.
Read the original article at WYTV.
Olde Fashioned Christmas at the Mill returns to Mill Creek MetroParks
/in Miscellaneous/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffThe holiday season is upon us and that means it’s time to get into the Christmas spirit.
And there’s no better way to do that in the Mahoning Valley than with Olde Fashioned Christmas at the Mill.
Lanterman’s Mill is dressed in holiday finery for this traditional, family-friendly and free event.
Olde Fashioned Christmas at the Mill is being held Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is sponsored by 21 WFMJ.
There’s something for everyone at the event – you can taste chestnuts roasted on an open fire, buy unique handmade gifts, have a visit with Santa and more.
Mill Creek MetroParks is also having a “giving tree” at the event for those attending to donate a new hat, scarf, or pair of gloves for children in need.
Read the original article at WFMJ.