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Project RESCUE Arboretum

2003-2004 ~ 2004-2005 ~ 2005-2006 ~ 2006-2007 ~ 2007-2008 ~ 2008-2009

A complete index of trees with additional information for each one

 

Project RESCUE 

Riddle Elementary Students Continually Upgrading the Environment

Riddle Elementary School;  Mattoon, IL 61938 – Telephone (217) 348-3800
The Pictorial Story
of the
Riddle Elementary School Arboretum
 
2003-2004 ~ The First Year...
Picture taken on February 18, 2004, the area of the future arboretum from the west side of the property facing north. Taken on February 18, 2004, the area of the future arboretum from the west side of the property facing north.
This picture was a view of the property from the west side facing east. a view of the property from the west side facing east.
This picture was a view of the property looking northeast. a view of the property looking northeast.
This picture was a view of the property looking southeast. a view of the property looking southeast.
Our first tree was planted on March 19, 2004. It was a Tuliptree planted in memory of the mother of Dr. Marylin Lisowski. Our first tree was planted on March 19, 2004.  It was a Tuliptree planted in memory of the mother of Dr. Marylin Lisowski.
The next step was to clear the land from rocks, debris, and trash. On April 8th and 9th, 2004, fifth grade students from the classes of Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. Fouts, Ms. Webb, Mr. Ghere, and Mrs. Brachbill worked hard and were able to finish the task quickly by working together. The next step was to clear away rocks, debris, and trash.  On April 8th and 9th, 2004, fifth grade students from the classes of Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. Fouts, Ms. Webb, Mr. Ghere, and Mrs. Brachbill were able to finish the task quickly by working hard together.
More than 150 students were gathered to learn how to plant the first trees for the new arboretum.
On May 26th, 2004, students worked to measure the height and circumference of each tree. On May 26th, 2004, students worked to measure the height and circumference of each tree.  Circumference was measured 10 cm from the ground.
Students finding the metric measurement of their tree. Students worked together to measure the height in meters.
Students plotting the coordinates of the Red Maple. Finally, on that same day, students were trained and located the coordinates of each tree using a GPS.
Students learning to use the GPS. Finally, on that same day, students were trained and located the coordinates of each tree using a GPS.
Students worked with their families to build wildlife houses.  Those who chose to donate their projects to Riddle Elementary Arboretum were:
Holly Alwardt: bat house Austin Ashworth:   owl house
Colton Dodson: Eastern Bluebird house Chris Landrus:   wren house
Ashley Lasco: Eastern Bluebird house   Garrett Miller: bird house
Daniel Scott: Eastern Bluebird house   Thank you to our students and their families for the bird houses and their generosity shown by donating them to Riddle Elementary School Arboretum.

Mr. Ghere and Mrs. Brachbill

Spring view of the Arboretum facing South. On June 1, 2004, the first stage in the development of Riddle Elementary Arboretum is complete.  Summer will find it growing, maturing, and waiting for the classes of 2004-2005.
Spring view of the Arboretum facing northwest. A spring view of the Arboretum facing west.

2004-2005

The story continues...

A complete index of trees with additional information for each one
 

For information, contact us at:
ProjectRESCUE@hotmail.com
or
rlgher@mattoon.k12.il.us
or
nbrach@mattoon.k12.il.us

 

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