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The Ada Historic Depot Railroad Park had a few extra hands providing TLC in late May.

The park is cared for by a combination of volunteer and Village work, though the early growing months usually require more work to get the beds cleaned out, the perennials tended and thinned, and mulch spread in each of the flower beds.

Once again this year, the park received extra help from the Ada Elementary 6th graders and six Ada graduating seniors.

In the morning of May 20, members of Ada’s graduating class of 2014 were put to work alongside village employees. The students worked up a sweat digging and thinning persistent plants, planting, watering, edging and mulching. They also helped mulch at one of the village’s buildings. Those seniors volunteering included Tristan Armbrecht, Caleb Stuart, Chase Tomha, Michel Conner, Dakota Manns and Alex Nichelson.

A few hours later, approximately 80 6th graders and teachers descended on the park to help. With the assistance of faculty and staff from Ada Elementary and village employees, the students spread four truckloads of mulch, cleaned up the beds, and swept the sidewalks around each bed. Several students also helped clean and mulch tree wells along Ada’s streets.

Those with their own gardens understand the work it takes to cultivate beautiful spaces with plants. The Railroad Park is visited and enjoyed by many people, both residents of Ada and visitors. Without the help of volunteers, one of our treasures would not be the gem it is. Interested in volunteering in the park, or donating plants? 

Contact the Village Office at 419-634-4045 for more information.