TREEmail, an update form the VT Urban and Community Forestry Program
Arbor Day, May 4, 2012.
Trees & Forests Matter to Everyone.
Slated for release on March 2, 2012, Dr. Seuss' The Lorax  is a 3D adaptation of the classic tale of a forest creature who shares the enduring power of hope. The book - and now the movie - show how important it is to take care of trees and forests, which provide many public benefits: clean air and water, wood products we use every day, wildlife habitat and recreation. The message of the movie helps point to the importance of sustainable forest management. The story ultimately offers a message of hope and renewal, restoration and responsibility. The takeaway is that trees and forests matter to everyone, and we must use and care for them sustainably
    
Trees matter so much, that we have a holiday set aside to recognize their contribution to the environment: Arbor Day. In Vermont, we celebrate Arbor Day on the first Friday in May--Friday, May 4, 2012. This is the ideal time of year to roll up our sleeves and plant trees. As these trees grow, they will pay us back.
    
We have several opportunities for your school, class and students to get involved in the celebration; from creating a piece of tree art to school wide celebrations. Join Vermont schools and students from across the state in the celebration. Here are the ways we can help. Learn more

Growing Works of Art contest

A contest for grades 1-8 to enrich their knowledge of VT trees and create a piece of work to be potentially displayed on a set of trading cards. These cards will be collected by students across the state. For 2012, the focus will be on floodplain trees. Entries are due March 30, 2012. Submission Form & Activity Guide

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Passport ProgramPassport

This booklet contains 23 tree lessons and activities for students from kindergarten - 8th grade. After a suggested number of projects are completed, students receive prizes including a set of tree trading cards created from last year's 'Growing Works of Art' contest and Day Use Pass to VT State Parks

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Beetle Busting 101
ALBGet your students outside and looking closely at the trees on the school's grounds and help us look for pesky invasive tree pests. The more people we have looking for them, the better our chances for detecting them early and launching a successful response. We need your help! 

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Visit our new site on Vermont Invasives


Celebrations

2011 Arbor DayAn Arbor Day celebration may be simple and brief or an elaborate all-day observation, and can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. For lots of ideas about how to observe and celebrate Arbor Day in your school or community, we will send you a free copy of "Celebrate Arbor Day!" created by the National Arbor Day Foundation.

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Forests Forever CD 
A free, educational and fun CD-ROM with companion brochure and educator's guide for 5th & 6th grade students on forest management and its relationship to wildlife, recreation and wood products.
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plant live grow 

 

TREEmail is brought to you by the Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Program, an initiative of the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation in partnership with the University of Vermont Extension. Visit our website, WWW.VTCOMMUNITYFORESTY.ORG. TREEmail is made possible in part by the USDA Forest Service, State and Private Forestry.
 
Arbor Day Activites
Growing Works of Art
Passport Program
Beetle Busting 101
Celebrations
Forests Forever CD
Tree Trading Cards
Your students can win a set of tree trading cards and a free Day Use Pass to Vermont State Parks by completing Passport activities. The trading cards were created from the winning entries of our 2011 'Growing Works of Art' contest.

 

1st grade winner
2011 First Grade Winner: Louisa Braun

 


Tree Seedlings

Unfortunately, we will no longer be offering tree seedlings. If you are interested in planting larger trees on your school's grounds, excellent resources and partnership opportunities exist with your local 'green' professionals. Check in with your local garden centers, Tree Wardens, landscape architects and foresters. 

For More Information

Danielle Fitzko

VT Dept. of Forests, Parks &

Recreation

802-241-3673 

[email protected]

www.vtcommunityforestry.org

 

Arbor Day Sponsors

 velco

 

CVPS
Horsfords
Horsfords Nursery and Gardens
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