The Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District and the city of Lima celebrated Arbor Day and the nation’s 250th anniversary by planting a buckeye tree at Ottawa Metro Park. The tree symbolizes growth and resilience and will serve as a lasting feature for the community to enjoy.
Representatives from America 250-Ohio, the state commission charged with planning Ohio’s part in the nation’s Semiquincentennial celebration, visited Lima on Friday to help plant a white oak tree at Lima Stadium Park.
Volunteers fried up 300 pounds of fish and 600 pounds of French fries, serving it all with gallons of tartar sauce to satisfy hundreds of hungry supporters. Attendees had the option to dine in, take their meals to go, or have bulk orders delivered to local businesses.
As part of the event, the hospital will provide e-waste recycling bins for the public to drop off unwanted electronic items. Accepted items include cellphones, laptops, radios, computer equipment, media devices, small appliances, and more. The goal is to reduce landfill waste and promote environmental responsibility.
This is the third year for HerbalCon, which features vendors and speakers discussing medicinal herbs, soil health and regeneration, and the use of rain barrels.
Here are some of the programs and events being offered by the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District for the second half of March!
The coordinator of the Ohio Lights Out program, part of the Ohio Bird Conservation Initiative, spoke at this morning’s Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce Wake, Rattle, and Roll breakfast.
January 7, 2025, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources: COLUMBUS, Ohio – Lace up your sneakers, hop on your bike, or grab a paddle. However you move, you can join the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) for the annual Run for the Trees: Happy Little (Virtual) 5K! This one-of-a-kind event, inspired by iconic artist Bob Ross, invites participants to “make some happy little trees” by supporting tree planting and forest conservation efforts at Ohio state parks.
Press Release written and provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 11, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development in Ohio State Director Jonathan McCracken today announced an investment of $22.4 million in loans and grants to four Ohio recipients that are intended to improve Ohio’s rural electric, water, and solid waste management infrastructure. “Ohio Rural Development is committed to increasing investments in Ohio’s rural communities to ensure that they continue to have access to essential services like clean water and reliable, affordable power,” said McCracken. “These investments today underscore USDA’s commitment to ensuring our rural communities have the resources they need to be competitive, sustain economic growth, and improve the quality of life for their residents.”
Pictured: A home with a red winter hat and red scarf. Winterizing a house concept.