Celebrating Trees

Plant a tree with students –the more, the better!
Plan a brief program to call attention to the value of trees.
Take a picture of students planting a tree. Document with a photo and frame to memorialize. Designate the tree in honor of some person, event, concept or other.
Let students give a presentation on trees to each other or other groups.
Make a school announcement about Louisiana Arbor Day.
Promote students planting seedlings at home.
Coin or adopt a slogan to promote Arbor Day.
Plan a poetry or other writing contest to promote trees.
Ask the librarian to display books about trees.
Plan a poster or greeting card contest to promote trees.
Plan a unit of study on trees to coincide with the event.
Make a study of trees at your school: identify type, size, age, condition, etc. of trees on your campus.
Display art, posters and other materials related to trees.

Visit www.arborday.org and www.lsuagcenter.com for more ideas for participation and free reference materials.

Celebrate Trees