The Lackawanna County Commissioners will mark Earth Day (April 22) with a variety of environmental activities ranging from trees and flowers planting, gardening advice, landscaping, and general clean-up activities around Courthouse Square. A program, beginning at noon, will be held on the Linden Street side of the Courthouse.
“The late Senator Gaylord Nelson was a visionary in creating Earth Day. It is vitally important to protect nature, as we are doing today,” said Commissioner Patrick M. O’Malley. “We are also very appreciative of the efforts Grasshopper is providing to beautify the Courthouse grounds, which will be use a great deal during the upcoming Spring/Summer months by so many community groups for a variety of events.”
“The Courthouse and square are symbols of strength for our community. Upgrading the natural surroundings and planting trees and flowers add to the stature of the area. I am very grateful for the businesses and organizations that offered their services to us on Earth Day to enhance the appearance of our grounds,” explained Commissioner Jerry Notarianni.
“It is vitally important for us to protect the environment and safeguard our natural resources for future generations,” said Commissioner Laureen A. Cummings. “Earth Day is the perfect time to reflect on this and to take action to clean-up and enhance our greenspaces and vistas.”
Grasshopper Lawns, Inc. of Larksville will begin the day by donating time, materials and services for treating the grounds around the Courthouse.
Grasshopper will apply a Spring fertilizer, crabgrass preventer, broadleaf weed control along seeding and core aerating the lawn areas. This is all part of the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) “Day of Service,” which centers on caring for the nation’s greenspaces.
The Commissioners will plant trees, donated by the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center and Live Nation, on the Courthouse grounds.
Two trees will be planted along the Linden Street side of the Courthouse as part of the City of Scranton’s 150th anniversary celebration. Remarks will be made by former Scranton Mayor David Wenzel and City Forester Anthony Santoli.
The Penn State Extension will offer tips and activities on gardening, composting and Spring clean-up tasks.
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