Paducah celebrates Noble Park’s 100th anniversary with tree planting initiative

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — The city of Paducah is celebrating Noble Park’s 100th anniversary with a tree planting initiative supported by community donations.

According to city officials, Paducah Parks & Recreation received $12,500 in donations for the Noble Park 100 Tree Planting initiative. A local tree farm owner also donated 50 trees.

The city said 50 trees were planted earlier this year, with another 62 planted last week and Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Some of the trees planted in the spring did not survive and were replaced during the latest planting efforts.

City officials thanked residents, donors and volunteers for supporting the project, which is intended to commemorate the park’s centennial and support its future.

More information about the initiative, including a list of donors, is available on the city’s website.