Last week, several volunteers from the IKM-Manning School District and the community came together to plant over 30 trees as part of Manning Tree Project through the Manning Beautification Committee. Students, city staff, residents and more worked throughout the afternoon Wednesday Sept. 17, to add the new trees to many of the city’s parks, along the trail, Hausbarn-Heritage Park with more trees in the works to be planted at the school ground in the future. This initiative is a partnership of many organizations, IKM-Manning CSD, the City of Manning, Public Works Department and Manning Municipal Utilities (MMU) to aid in replacing the several ash trees that were found to contain the emerald ash borer. Nearly a fourth of all trees on public grounds located through Manning were ash trees, and the Manning Beautification Committee is aiming to replace the dead trees to continue to promote the natural charm of the city. The committee is asking for help from the community, whether by donation, volunteering or by helping to spread the word of the project itself. Those with additional questions or wanting to help out can reach out to Dawn Meyer, City Administrator, at Manning City Hall by calling 712-655-2176.
Several Manning Volunteers Stepped Up To Plant Over 30 Trees Throughout The Community
