Sign of progress: Walnut Grove plants trees

CANFIELD — Volunteers planted about 72 Black Walnut trees at the Walnut Grove site along state Route 46 during the weekend, the first sign of progress at the site.

Allen Conti, president of the Walnut Grove, said the 72 trees cost about $2,000 total, including transportation costs. A team of four adults, including Conti, and two kids spent a few hours Sunday morning with a mini-tractor installing the trees along state Route 46.

“There is [now] something tangible when people drive by. There is a sign and you can see something living that is starting to grow,” Conti said. “This will now start to raise an awareness in the community that we’re here.”

The Walnut Grove is south of Buckeye Lawn Service Inc., 8896 Columbiana-Canfield Road, and next to the property at the intersection of Western Reserve Road and Route 46. A grant to fund the walking trails associated with the Walnut Grove is pending.

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