Region: Northwest

Growing Blessings

Thankfully, there are multiple individuals with decades'-worth of gardening experience who, quite eagerly, have answered all of my questions. I never knew what I was missing until my very first

Journey Towards Sustainability

One of the unforeseen benefits with this project is how it has engaged the staff in making energy consumption reductions throughout the building. The staff started calculating the energy demands

Necessary Improvements

While this project will not offer a bright, shiny new amenity for our park visitors to see and appreciate, it is crucial to maintaining a water production and distribution system

Making Recreation Safe and Scenic

I drive every day up Market Street which runs parallel to the bike path and there's always a lot of traffic on the path, whether it's people running, walking, or

Hidden Gem

The more I ran at Marilla, the more I felt responsible to expose this hidden gem to the trail running community at large. Out of that obligation, the Marilla Trail

Visiting a Bygone Era

You can stop almost anywhere along the trail and marvel at the beauty and wildlife you see. At times I allowed my imagination to take a trip of its own.

Something for Everyone

Though our community is small, the love for our park is pretty big. And because of this, Stahl Park has grown through the years, due to numerous volunteers, local businesses,

Nature as It Should Be

So today, 11 years after Erie Bluffs became a state park, I’m reminded often that our efforts were well worth it. We see more and more activity as people find

A Community Hub

We have often enjoyed Helling Stadium as the site for our Relay for Life event. Its location in the park, with easy access from Route 65, comfortable walking track, and

Special Kids

The Special Kids Zone in Butler County provides a playground for children with special needs, a group that has been underserved for years. The playground was planned by a committee