SMC, City Plant Tree For Earth Day

By pwsadmin | April 22, 2023
(From left) SMC Sustainable Development Manager Tyler Turner, SMC Vice President of Operation Chad Bosler, SMC Vice President of Administration Donny Nguyen, SMC President & CEO Kelley Stacy, Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen, Parks Director Brandon Bennett, Street Commissioner Patty Johnson and Noblesville Urban Forestry Board Members Ashley Mulis and Leslie Taljaard planted a Northern Red Oak Tree in Finch Creek Park in celebration of Earth Day on Friday. The Red Oak is a durable, native tree that grows fast, is long lasting and will provide shade to humans and shelter and food to wildlife.
SMC Vice President of Operation Chad Bosler, SMC Vice President of Administration Donny Nguyen, SMC President & CEO Kelley Stacy, SMC Sustainable Development Manager Tyler Turner, Noblesville Urban Forestry Board Members Leslie Taljaard and Ashley Mulis, Parks Director Brandon Bennett and Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen plant a Northern Red Oak Tree in Finch Creek Park in celebration of Earth Day on Friday.
SMC President & CEO Kelley Stacy and Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen discuss the new environmental stewardship partnership and tree planting grant program started by the two organizations.

In honor of Earth Day, SMC Corporation of America officials joined Mayor Chris Jensen and members of the Noblesville Urban Forestry Board to plant a Northern Red Oak in Finch Creek Park.

The city and SMC have partnered on numerous economic drivers – from business expansion to workforce development and attraction strategies. On Friday, they added environmental stewardship and announced plans to start a tree planting grant program, which will be led by the Urban Forestry Board.

“SMC is committed to investing in the long-term sustainability of our community,” said SMC President, CEO, Kelley Stacy. “We’re incredibly proud to partner with the City of Noblesville and the Urban Forestry Board to create equitable access to the benefits that trees and green spaces provide. From beautifying our city streets to reducing CO2, this grant will allow our neighbors to enjoy the amazing amenities that native species tress bring to our community.”

SMC Corporation has donated $2,000 to the tree planting grant program, which has been matched by the City of Noblesville through Mayor Jensen using appropriated funds. More information about the program will be released this fall before grant applications

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