Johnny Appleseed Park District gives updates on projects at Lima Rotary

LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - The Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District gave updates about upcoming projects at the Lima Rotary Club Monday.

Executive Director Tyler Black spoke about the district's projects for 2026 and 2027, including their conservation of the wetlands area of Kendrick Woods. 

The project is funded by a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and involves reestablishing the wetlands and replanting the trees. 

Black said the current focus of the project is restoring the native life and dealing with invasive species.  

"A lot of what we're still working on are invasive species which is a long-term thing. Just because we're going to finish our funding over the next couple of years, doesn't mean that it stops then," said Black.

"We're making sure we have the native habitat in place for wildlife and plants, and we're looking forward to having access to the public."

Black also mentioned the development of Beil's Buck Run nature area, a 50-acre piece of land donated to the park district by the Beil family.