A dream becomes a reality...
Taken on February 18, 2004, the area of the future arboretum from the west side of the property facing north.
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A view of the property looking southeast.
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A view of the property from the west side facing east.
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A view of the property looking east.
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Our first tree was planted on March 19, 2004. It was a Tuliptree planted in memory of the mother of Dr. Marylin Lisowski.
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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.
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More than 150 students were gathered to learn how to plant the first trees for the new arboretum. |
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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.
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Finally, on that same day, students were trained and located the coordinates of each tree using a GPS.
Holly Alwardt's Bat House
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Colton Dodson's Eastern Bluebird House
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Ashley Lasco's Eastern Bluebird House
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Garrett Miller's Birdhouse
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Daniel Scott's Eastern Bluebird House
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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
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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.