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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 |
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Growing Works of Art 
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 Program
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
 Get
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! Learn More
Visit our new site on Vermont Invasives |
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Celebrations
 An
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.
Lean More |
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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.
Learn More |
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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.
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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.
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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. |
Arbor Day Sponsors
Horsfords Nursery and Gardens |
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