100K trees in 10 years, that's the new goal in Akron

AKRON — An Akron non-profit is kicking off its campaign to plant more trees in the city. Keep Akron Beautiful invites your family to Hardesty Park on Saturday, April 27, from noon to 3 p.m. to celebrate the new"Planting Change" movement.

"Akron has been experiencing a notable decline in our tree canopy over the past decade, it's gone from 40% to 34% and its really concerning to us, so we decided to start this campaign to encourage Akronites to love trees, plant trees, help us plant trees, just show some trees some love so we can plant some more in Akron," said Jacqui Ricchiuti, Executive Director, Keep Akron Beautiful.

Doctors at University Hospitals think that green spaces are beneficial and protective for your health. More trees in a neighborhood can encourage folks to get outside, whether that's for a walk, picnic, or a run.

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