With the help of Assemblyman Steve Hawley and the DEC’s School Seedling Program, a group of fifth grade students at Village Elementary School in Hilton received 50 white spruce seedlings.
After doing research on the trees and planting requirements, students worked together to get a row planted along the neighboring cornfield to help act as a wind barrier. Many parents pitched in with the planting project as well. The project tied into an ecology unit of study.
Pictured, RaeAnna Parsons (left) and Kayla Simone show off one of the seedlings they planted. In the background are Adam Sheelar (left) and Nicole Toland.
