Once again, thanks to a successful grant application to the Clean Ohio Conservation Fund, Mill Creek MetroParks has efficiently expanded its preservation and water quality protection efforts by acquiring 218 acres of land adjacent to its Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary. The acquired land consists of 218 acres of property including 3,875 linear feet of Mill Creek and nearly 96-acres of high-quality wetlands all located in Beaver Township on Calla Road, just East of Mill Creek. With this acquisition, the Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary is now comprised of a total of 482-acres, further enhancing the MetroParks ongoing watershed and wetlands protection efforts.
The Clean Ohio Conservation Fund provided 75% or $457,500 of the $610,000 total project cost, with the remaining 25% or $152,500 required match being provided thanks to financial support from the Mill Creek MetroParks Foundation. Future improvements related to public accessibility are currently being planned for the newly acquired property and are expected to include facility and wayfinding signage, an improved trail system, and ecological habitat restoration efforts.
“We are thrilled to be able to announce the continued success of our efforts to preserve critical wetlands and wildlife habitat within the Mill Creek Watershed through the expansion of the Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of MetroParks staff, our partners at the Mill Creek MetroParks Foundation, and the support of the Clean Ohio Conservation Fund, we are one step further in working to improve the water quality within the region.” said Aaron Young, Executive Director.
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The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Monday, December 13, 2021, at 6 p.m. in the Rossi Auditorium at Fellows Riverside Gardens, in Youngstown. The agenda will be available on the website after 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting. A meeting of the Public Records Commission will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the same location.
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Fellows Riverside Gardens has kicked off its the Festival of Trees display.
Starting Saturday, the community will have a chance to check out the free event.
More than 50 trees will be on display — all decorated by organizations across the Mahoning Valley.
Community Engagement Director Jaime Yohman said it’s a great opportunity for those organizations.
“To showcase what they offer to the community and just give a little bit of insight and information to the public on how they can help with needs in the community,” Yohman said.
The Festival of Trees opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. Saturday.
You will be able to see the tree display Tuesday through Sunday, through January 7.
You can also check out the Winter Nights light display at the same location.
The Winter Nights display is going to be the first three Saturdays in December. Because it is a light display, the garden hours will be extended until 7 p.m. on those days.
Mill Creek MetroParks Continues Growth to Protect Watershed
/in Press Releases/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffOnce again, thanks to a successful grant application to the Clean Ohio Conservation Fund, Mill Creek MetroParks has efficiently expanded its preservation and water quality protection efforts by acquiring 218 acres of land adjacent to its Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary. The acquired land consists of 218 acres of property including 3,875 linear feet of Mill Creek and nearly 96-acres of high-quality wetlands all located in Beaver Township on Calla Road, just East of Mill Creek. With this acquisition, the Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary is now comprised of a total of 482-acres, further enhancing the MetroParks ongoing watershed and wetlands protection efforts.
The Clean Ohio Conservation Fund provided 75% or $457,500 of the $610,000 total project cost, with the remaining 25% or $152,500 required match being provided thanks to financial support from the Mill Creek MetroParks Foundation. Future improvements related to public accessibility are currently being planned for the newly acquired property and are expected to include facility and wayfinding signage, an improved trail system, and ecological habitat restoration efforts.
“We are thrilled to be able to announce the continued success of our efforts to preserve critical wetlands and wildlife habitat within the Mill Creek Watershed through the expansion of the Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of MetroParks staff, our partners at the Mill Creek MetroParks Foundation, and the support of the Clean Ohio Conservation Fund, we are one step further in working to improve the water quality within the region.” said Aaron Young, Executive Director.
Notice of December Board Meeting
/in Press Releases/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffThe next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Monday, December 13, 2021, at 6 p.m. in the Rossi Auditorium at Fellows Riverside Gardens, in Youngstown. The agenda will be available on the website after 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting. A meeting of the Public Records Commission will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the same location.
Fellows Riverside Gardens shows off tree, light displays
/in Media Coverage/by Mill Creek MetroParks StaffFellows Riverside Gardens has kicked off its the Festival of Trees display.
Starting Saturday, the community will have a chance to check out the free event.
More than 50 trees will be on display — all decorated by organizations across the Mahoning Valley.
Community Engagement Director Jaime Yohman said it’s a great opportunity for those organizations.
“To showcase what they offer to the community and just give a little bit of insight and information to the public on how they can help with needs in the community,” Yohman said.
The Festival of Trees opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. Saturday.
You will be able to see the tree display Tuesday through Sunday, through January 7.
You can also check out the Winter Nights light display at the same location.
The Winter Nights display is going to be the first three Saturdays in December. Because it is a light display, the garden hours will be extended until 7 p.m. on those days.
View the original article at WKBN.