In Celebration of Earth Day
Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is excited to invite the public to join in a series of events highlighting and supporting Eastern Ohio’s natural resources and beauty. With the generous support of Encino Energy, Kraton Chemical, the Williams Companies, Infinity Natural Resources, and the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy Foundation (MWCF), the MWCD has scheduled a lineup of activities focused on conservation, community engagement, and sustainability.
Tree Giveaway
Sponsored by the Williams Companies
MWCD will give away native Ohio trees at multiple locations across the District. Made possible by generous support from the Williams Companies, MWCD will be distributing native trees including Red Oak, White Oak, and White Pine. With 225 trees available at each location, this is a first-come, first-served opportunity, with a limit of one tree per family, to add natural beauty while also enjoying all the benefits that trees bring: habitat for wildlife, drainage control, new sources of clean air, and others. Any remaining trees will be donated to Camp Tuscazoar.
Trees are available on April 20 at:
- 11am – 1pm | Atwood Lake Park Welcome Center, 9500 Lakeview Rd, Mineral City, OH 44656
- 1pm – 3pm | Charles Mill Lake Park Messerly Recreation Center, 1277 A SR 430, Mansfield, OH 44903
- 12pm – 2pm | Seneca Lake Park Welcome Center, 22172 Park Rd, Senecaville, OH 43780
- 3pm – 4pm | Seneca Marina Point Shelter #2, 165 Lashley Rd., Senecaville, OH 43780
- 11am – 1pm | Tappan Lake Park Activity Center, 84000 Mallarnee Road, Deersville, OH 44693
Clean-Up Challange
Sponsored by: Encino Energy, Infinity Natural Resources, and MWCF
In partnership with Encino Energy, Infinity Natural Resources, and the MWCF, MWCD presents the Earth Day Clean-up Challenge. April 20 – April 28, individuals aged 18 years or older are invited to participate in this social media activity to win a prize valued at up to $500! Details include:
- Visit Atwood, Charles Mill, Clendening, Leesville, Pleasant Hill, Piedmont, Seneca or Tappan Lake Parks and/or Marinas.
- Take a picture of a recreational activity and post it on social media, tagging the location (e.g., Atwood Lake Park, Charles Mill Lake Park, etc.) and using #MWCDEarthDay2024.
- Participants are encouraged to pick up and dispose of any litter they find, contributing to the cleanliness of our parks and waterways.
Earth Day Clean-Up
MWCD encourages the community to participate in the Earth Day Clean-up at the Lake and help keep them pristine by gathering and disposing of trash around the lake. In return, participants will receive a free night of camping. Events occur:
- April 20:
- Atwood | 11am-1pm
- Tappan | 11am-1pm
- Seneca | 12pm-2pm
- Charles Mill | 2pm – 4pm
- April 27:
- Leesville | 9am-12pm
- Piedmont | 10am-1pm
- Pleasant Hill | 12pm-2pm
- Clendening | 1pm-3pm
Tire Take Back Day
Sponsored by Kraton Chemical (Dover), Encino Energy, and MWCF
MWCD is hosting a Tire Take Back Event for area residents to reduce the environmental impact of discarded tires by bringing them to MWCD for proper disposal. Details include:
- April 27, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Atwood Lake Park
- Willig Tire Recycling LLC will be on-site to accept all tires. Tires must be free of debris, and tires on wheels cannot be removed. Federal law limits hauling to 10 tires per vehicle.
- MWCD can accept up to 2,500 tires on a first-come, first-served basis.