Special Edition
April 2, 2008
OP offers trees, reusable bags
Save a tree and plant one too!
The City of Overland Park is giving away several varieties of tree and shrub seedlings to residents this weekend, and starting at the end of April, reusable shopping bags will available for the public to buy.
Free Seedlings
Overland Park residents may pick up free tree and shrub seedlings between 9 a.m. and noon, rain or shine, Saturday, at the following locations:
- Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty
- Tomahawk Ridge Community Center, 11902 Lowell, or
- Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, 8909 W. 179th St.
"Besides the aesthetic qualities of a tree, there are a number of unseen benefits including decreased stormwater runoff and erosion, cooler air temperature and storage of carbon dioxide," said City Forester Sarah Patterson.
For more information on trees or the giveaway, visit the city's Web site www.opkansas.org or call Patterson at 913/327-6639.
Reusable bags
Reusable bags are a great alternative to paper or plastic bags. Often plastic bags end up hanging from trees, blown along fences or floating along streams and creeks contaminating the water and ground.
At the end of this month, you can buy a reusable bag for $2.30 in the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 8500 Santa Fe Drive, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The reusable bags are green with the city logo on the front. They are made from recycled plastic and are 13 x 15 x 10 with a heavy duty strap to carry bigger items.
In addition, the first 15 residents to sign-up for the city's Environmental Newsletter (E-News) at the April 19 EarthFest will receive a free Overland Park reusable bag.
The city's stormwater section will be exhibiting at the region's Earth Day festival. The stormwater display will focus on how resident's can help keep local waterways healthy. Information about building a rain barrel, soil testing and more will be available.
EarthFest is free and will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Shawnee Mission Park, 7710 Renner Blvd., Shawnee.
If you have questions, contact Lisa Cox at 913/895-6172 or lisa.cox@opkansas.org.
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