A dream becomes a reality...
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 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.
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.
On May 26th, 2004, students worked to measure the height and circumference of each tree.
Circumference was measured 10 cm from the ground.
Circumference was measured 10 cm from the ground.
Finally, on that same day, students were trained and located the coordinates of each tree using a GPS.
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
~ Mr. Ghere and Mrs. Brachbill
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.