DANIELLE GARNER
LISBON Lisbon Mayor Peter Wilson has enjoyed the outdoors from a young age when his father took him hiking.
Wilson’s passion for nature and outdoors makes him the perfect person to lead hikes and help park guests learn more about nature within the Columbiana County Park District. “I really love being outdoors, and I thought I can lead hikes…” said Wilson, who is a volunteer with the county park board.
Wilson believes it is important that kids learn about the parks and get interested in the environment.
“If they are enthusiastic now, they will be throughout their lives,” said Wilson.
LISBON Lisbon Mayor Peter Wilson has enjoyed the outdoors from a young age when his father took him hiking. Wilson’s passion for nature and outdoors mak
Shoes will give kid a service dog
The Community Resource Center, 940 Pennsylvania Ave., East Liverpool, is collecting new and gently used shoes to help raise funds for a service dog for a 10-year-old Austistic boy who would greatly benefit from having an assistance animal. Donors names will be entered into a drawing for a free gift certificate. For information call 330-385-1305.
Hikers will take to Hellbender
The Columbiana County Park District will hold a spring hike at noon Saturday starting at Hellbender Bluff Park’s Lones Road entrance (GPS coordinates are 40.70836,-80.64789). Geologist and wild flower expert Cheryl Mattevi, mycologist Walt Sturgeon and park lore expert Mike West will lead the hike, which will focus on spring flowers, migrating birds and mushrooms. The hike is moderate in difficulty. For more information, contact the park office at (330) 424-9078.
Hikers will take to Hellbender
The Columbiana County Park District will hold a spring hike at noon Saturday starting at Hellbender Bluff Park’s Lones Road entrance (GPS coordinates are 40.70836,-80.64789). Geologist and wild flower expert Cheryl Mattevi, mycologist Walt Sturgeon and park lore expert Mike West will lead the hike, which will focus on spring flowers, migrating birds and mushrooms. The hike is moderate in difficulty. For more information, contact the park office at (330) 424-9078.
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