Students spruce up park
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POLSON — For the past 30 years, Polson has been a “Tree City USA” and has participated in tree planting throughout the city in honor of Arbor Day.
On Friday, students from Nicole Camel’s eighth grade WEB class at Polson Middle School had the chance to help members of the City of Polson Parks Department plant a few trees in celebration of Arbor Day.
Polson City Parks Foreman Walter Eggebrecht and John Campbell of Delaney’s Landscaping Center addressed the students about the significance of the trees in the city parks, the environmental importance of planting trees, and how they benefit the world around them.
Trees provide shade, clean the air, harbor wildlife, lower cooling costs, soak up stormwater, and enhance property values.
Under the guidance of city staff and volunteers, the students then split into groups to learn more about the four types of trees they were planting around the perimeter of the 7th Ave skate park located on the city’s west side.
After planting the tree in the hole, the students watched intently as staff demonstrated how they pack the soil and pour a hearty bucket of mulch around the roots to keep the tree healthy.
About 20 students planted trees, came away with seedlings, and had a whole lot of fun getting down and dirty on a chilly morning.
“An exercise like tree planting is very important,” said Camel, “It is a way for the students to give back and help them understand their role within the community. They can also see themselves as caretakers in beautifying their area.”
