GREENER TOWNS

Community landscapes across Nebraska are getting a financial boost from the Greener Towns program. Over $79,000 is being distributed in 2020 to support 8 projects in seven communities. “The economic impact is significant,” said Rachel Anderson, coordinator of the program, “but the way these projects bring people together to improve their community may be even more important.”

Greener Towns is coordinated by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum and is funded by the Nebraska Environmental Trust, a beneficiary of the Nebraska Lottery. If you and your community are interested in becoming a Greener Town, please contact Rachel Anderson at randerson28@unl.edu.

2020 Greener Towns Projects

Thedford, Fire Hall Arboretum, $20,000

Gering, Gering Civic Plaza, $18,000

Omaha, Better Together Park, $13,528

Hershey, Tranquility Garden Phase II, $11,000

Ogallala, Soap Box Derby Track, $2,500

Lincoln, Vintage Heights Water and Erosion Control Plan, $3,000

Lincoln, Connelly Eagle Scout Pollinator Garden in Woodshire Neighborhood, $1,600

Springfield, Butterfly Habitat- MoPac Trail, $2,000