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‘Our City Forest’ Program Reaches City Students

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The program is called “Our City Forest” – a free program for area students run by Springfield Parks Department, ReGreen Springfield, and the U.S Forest Service.
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Regreen Springfield Participates in Earth Day Festival

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On Sunday, April 19th, Regreen Springfield, and 10 other groups celebrated Earth Day at the Springfield Museums.  The event featured informational exhibits, entertainment and other educational activities that highlight the importance of environmental stewardship and conservation.
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Springfield police recruits plant trees in city park in gang-plagued Bay Neighborhood

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With a determination to give back to the city they intend to protect and serve upon graduation from the academy, a group of Springfield police recruits spent time on Saturday, October 11th cleaning and planting trees at two local parks. … Continue reading →

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