(Atlantic, Iowa) – Rolling Hills Bank and Trust has partnered with the Atlantic Parks and Rec Department, to purchase fruit trees for our area parks as a community orchard.   During an Ambassadors meeting Parks Director Wyatt Adderton spoke about the tree loss in our parks, and how they were going to need to replace some trees.

Photos courtesy Rolling Hills Loan Officer BJ Hart

Assistant Parks Director Jeff Christensen later commented about a beloved pear tree located near the pool that they lost recently.  He said it was a shame that it died so many people loved that tree.

Rolling Hills Loan Manager B.J. Hart said “I went back to the bank wanting to do something and talked with CEO Keith Honke about a tree project.   Keith encouraged me to get some information which prompted me to contact our new director.  As Wyatt and I were talking the idea was born to have a community orchard.”

The Parks and Recreation Department purchased 26 fruit trees. Apple, Pear and Cherry Trees. The first tree for the Community Orchard was planted today (Wednesday), at Sunnyside Park.