The Texas Arbor Day Poster Contest is designed to build awareness and appreciation for trees and Arbor Day in fourth and fifth grade students across the state. Studies show that young children benefit educationally, behaviorally, and developmentally from connecting with trees and nature.
The contest is proudly sponsored by Texas Forest Service. The deadline to submit your entry is March 25, 2011.
http://txforestservice.tamu.edu/main/article.aspx?id=1292
How will you celebrate Arbor Day on April 29, 2011?
There are many different ways educators can help students learn about and celebrate Arbor Day. Here are a few suggestions:
- Take your class on a tree identification hike around campus or in your community.
- Plant trees on the school campus. (Be sure to have a plan to water them through the summer months.)
- Do a web search on the benefits of trees and prepare a list with pictures.
- Have a contest for students to find the oldest trees in the community, and research the history of them.
- Have an essay contest where students describe the importance of trees to their community.
- Dedicate library time for students to read books about trees and forests.
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