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Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz joined Ohio State University Athletics Director Ross Bjork and members of the Ohio State football team Thursday to celebrate their recent national championship victory with a tree planting ceremony.
During the event, players and community members came together to plant an Ohio buckeye tree at Natural Resources Park at the Ohio Expo Center and State Fairgrounds.
The Ohio buckeye tree is an important symbol to both the State of Ohio and Ohio State University. It was named the state tree of Ohio in 1953, and the buckeye nut is Ohio State’s mascot. Buckeye trees can be found throughout Ohio, though they are most abundant in the western half of the state.
Visitors can check out the new Ohio buckeye tree during the 2025 Ohio State Fair as well as other events that take place at Natural Resources Park throughout the year.