Sixth Grade Service Learning
On Monday, April 21st, sixth grade students traveled to an area near Pottstown to help plant trees for the Green Valleys Association. The students were given instructions about the width and depth of the holes, and the special care they would need to take with the tree’s roots. The students learned about why particular trees were chosen to be planted, and how each type would contribute to the area’s ecosystem. After planting many trees, the students cut and shaped a wire fence around the trees to keep them safe from wildlife. They then took a walk around the pond, visiting an active beaver dam, and spotting a snake and several turtles along the way. The students worked very hard for their service learning project! For more information on the Green Valleys Association, visit http://www.greenvalleys.org/