Vermont celebrates Arbor Day on the first Friday in May.
Next Arbor Day is Friday, May 7, 2010
2006 State Arbor Day Ceremony.
Governor Jim Douglas and state poster contest winners.
It has been over 130 years since J. Sterling Morton founded Arbor Day. His simple idea of
setting aside a special day for tree planting is now more important than ever. Join Vermonters across the state in celebrating Arbor Day on May 7, 2010. Here are some opportunities to help your school celebrate.
Sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundation, this program inspires students to create a
poster around the 2010 theme Trees Are Terrific..And Energy Wise!! To help prepare
students for the challenge, a 29-page teacher’s guide provides supporting curriculum. Five
winners will be chosen with each receiving a visa gift card and the opportunity to participate
in the statewide Arbor Day ceremony with the Governor. One poster will be selected as the
state representative to compete for national awards provided by the National Arbor Day
Foundation. Collaborate with art teachers to foster budding artists. Posters due February 27, 2010.
Tree Workbook for Students with Teachers Guide
Opportunity for 4th - 7th grades
This workbook helps students understand the importance of trees in their communities and how to care for them. If your class is interested in
doing a unit about trees for Arbor Day, this resource is for you. Workbook sponsored by Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS).
Arbor Day Celebrations
Opportunity for All!
An Arbor Day celebration, be it simple and brief or an elaborate all-day observation, can be enjoyed by children and adults alike.
♦ Celebration Ideas: For lots of ideas about how to observe and celebrate Arbor Day in your community, we will send you a free copy of “Celebrate Arbor Day!” created by the National Arbor Day Foundation. We’ll also include Vermont specific information on trees and forests.
♦ Seedlings: Reinforce the holiday by giving students a tree of their own. With the financial support of Vermont Electric Power Company
(VELCO), we can provide tree seedlings to your school. Seedlings will be available for pickup at your local Forest, Parks and Recreation office the week of Arbor Day. Reserve your seedlings early, limited quantities available. Please note we are no longer taking seedling orders for 2010.
♦ Planning Assistance: We could help you identify a local volunteer such as Tree Warden, VT Tree Steward or Master Gardener to help.
State Arbor Day Ceremony Each year the Governor reads and signs the Arbor Day proclamation designating the first Friday in May as Arbor Day. The celebration, held in Montpelier, also recognizes poster contest winners, Tree City USA's and Tree Line USA's.
Vermont Forests Forever CD-ROM
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. The computer CD which combines video clips, a pre-test and post-test, a virtual forest scavenger hunt, the ability for students to design their own forest on-screen, and hotlinks to cool websites has been a great hit with students. A published companion educator’s guide referenced to Vermont Framework of Standards that includes classroom and field study activities, suggested readings and even a forest community word search and crossword puzzle helps teacher’s pull all the elements together. Contact: Beth Ann Finlay, Coordinator 802.828.4595 beth_ann.finlay@vt.usda.gov
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