Westview High School held a ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of its new arboretum, a space for students to use as an outdoor classroom and the public to enjoy the greenery.
Westview applied for a Papio NRD cost share program that provided funding for a trail that guides students through the ecosystem of the arboretum, enabling hands-on science by exploring habitats and nature.
“Westview brought to life an incredible opportunity for its sustainability students to experience nature and understand first-hand its impact on the environment,” said Papio NRD Natural Resources Planner Eric Williams. “We are proud to be a part of the project.”
The Papio NRD’s Trails Assistance Program offers cost-sharing for trail projects to provide recreation, active transportation, and access to natural resources for public use. Like Westview, we encourage other public entities to take advantage of the program.
For more information on the Trails Assistance Program, please contact Eric Williams at ewilliams@papionrd.org or 402-315-1704.
