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Members of the Garden Center Association of Central New York gather at Nine Mile Creek to plant an American sycamore tree.

April 2016 - Members of the Garden Center Association of Central New York gather at Nine Mile Creek to plant an American sycamore tree.
Natalia Cagide-Elmer (right), environmental engineer at Parsons, explains characteristics of the native American sycamore tree making it well-suited for stream banks and wetlands.

April 2016 - Natalia Cagide-Elmer (right), environmental engineer at Parsons, explains characteristics of the native American sycamore tree making it well-suited for stream banks and wetlands.
The Garden Center Association planted the sycamore tree in honor of Arbor Day, and to commemorate 82 years of civic service promoting horticultural activities and beautifying areas in and around Syracuse.

April 2016 - The Garden Center Association planted the sycamore tree in honor of Arbor Day, and to commemorate 82 years of civic service promoting horticultural activities and beautifying areas in and around Syracuse.
“The Garden Center Association of Central New York is excited to leave another permanent legacy for the community,” said association Co-President Eunice Tompkins.

April 2016 - “The Garden Center Association of Central New York is excited to leave another permanent legacy for the community,” said association Co-President Eunice Tompkins.
The Association chose the location for the commemorative tree for its proximity to restored wetlands at Nine Mile Creek. The Nine Mile Creek cleanup was completed in 2014.

April 2016 - The Association chose the location for the commemorative tree for its proximity to restored wetlands at Nine Mile Creek. The Nine Mile Creek cleanup was completed in 2014.
After the tree planting, the Garden Center Association of Central New York held a meeting at the Onondaga Lake Visitors Center.

April 2016 - After the tree planting, the Garden Center Association of Central New York held a meeting at the Onondaga Lake Visitors Center.
Honeywell Syracuse Program Director John McAuliffe stops by the Visitors Center to welcome the Garden Center Association and talk about recent progress on the Onondaga Lake cleanup.

April 2016 - Honeywell Syracuse Program Director John McAuliffe stops by the Visitors Center to welcome the Garden Center Association and talk about recent progress on the Onondaga Lake cleanup.
The Onondaga Lake Visitors Center is available by appointment to civic groups and clubs for meetings.

April 2016 - The Onondaga Lake Visitors Center is available by appointment to civic groups and clubs for meetings.