ROGERS, Ark. — Over a year after a deadly tornado outbreak tore through Northwest Arkansas, the City of Rogers is taking steps to bring some life back to a stretch of trees that were severely damaged and knocked down.

With a $20,000 grant from Black Hills Energy, the city is seeking to restore an area along the Razorback Greenway, north of Horsebarn Park, where more than 50 mature trees were knocked down.

“These trees were not only a defining part of the city’s character, but also important to stormwater management, air quality, and overall quality of life,” said the city in a statement.

The project will be led by the Rogers Parks and Recreation Department and will involve planting new trees, bushes, and shrubs that are native to the area. The work is set to begin right away and continue until the end of the year.

“The trees we lost last year were part of what makes Rogers feel like home,” said Rogers Mayor Greg Hines. “This project represents more than just replanting trees; it’s an investment in the future of Rogers.”

As part of the release, the city also seeks to remind residents that four hundred trees will be given away this upcoming fall. For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (479) 631-3350.

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