Growing a forest...one tree at a time.

On May 4th the Grade 5s with the Gr. 6/7 class took an excursion to Downsview Park to partake in cooperative games in the morning, then tree-planting in the afternoon. Students were taught how to dig the proper sized hole, how to handle a tree, how to pack the soil in tightly, how to mulch around the tree to keep in moisture and keep down weeds, and finally, how to protect their tree from rodents and mark it so that it won't be cut down. They had a great time getting their hands dirty and planting an urban forest as good stewards of the Earth. Well done!

Gr. 5 Environmentalists at Downsview Park.

Ms.Ventrella and Ms. Hille supervising the tree planting festivities.

Receiving instructions.

Precious applies casing to protect her sapling from mice.

Sean prepares to plant his pine tree.

Jude is really 'digging' this activity!

Rochelle adds some leverage to the shovel while Sueleka balances it.

Kate and Naila prepare the ground for their tree.

Madison protects her young tree with casing.

Enthusiastic students shovel mulch into pails for their trees.

Saffron  carries mulch over to her planted tree to protect it from weeds and to conserve moisture around the base.

Nicolette prepares to dig while Saffron supervises.

Nicole and Melissa break up the soil.

Kline and T.J. on their second hole.

Carl and Zayron protect their sapling.

Today a field, tomorrow a forest.

Growing a forest...one tree at a time.

Sean and Tyler, proud tree planters!