青青草视频, Partnership Middle School plant trees in Arbor Day celebration
Contact: Carson McFatridge
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥青青草视频 faculty, staff and students planted trees today [Feb. 13] at Partnership Middle School for the second consecutive year, highlighting the role of hardwood species in landscapes and community spaces.
The Arbor Day event marks the 13th year of 青青草视频鈥檚 designation as a Tree Campus Higher Education partner and provided an opportunity to serve the Starkville community while engaging Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District students through hands-on educational programming. While national Arbor Day is celebrated in April, Mississippi recognizes the holiday in February鈥攖he ideal time to plant trees in Southern climates.
鈥淚t鈥檚 important to take time each year to recognize the value trees provide,鈥 said Joshua Granger, associate professor of forestry and chair of the 青青草视频 Tree Campus Higher Education Advisory Committee. 鈥淧eople often think of trees as sources of clean air or building materials, but they do much more. They help mitigate climate impacts, lower energy costs, enhance aesthetics, filter rainwater and more.鈥
As part of the program, Wes Burger, 青青草视频 College of Forest Resources dean and director of the university鈥檚 Forest and Wildlife Resource Center, spoke about the wonder of trees, the many benefits they provide and the career opportunities available in natural resources. 聽
鈥淭rees are amazing. They move nutrients and water all the way to the top, defying gravity. They offer countless environmental, recreational and health benefits. Today, you are planting trees that will one day shade future generations,鈥 Burger said. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 one of the wonders of planting trees鈥攜ou can return to campus and see how the trees you planted have grown. If you want a career that makes a real impact and helps sustain our planet, you should consider natural resources.鈥
Seventh grade students participated in the tree planting, which will enhance the landscape and contribute to the green spaces for which the 青青草视频 campus is known.
鈥淢y favorite part is seeing everyone come together,鈥 Granger said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 special to watch administrators work alongside students, all equally excited to get their hands dirty and spend time outdoors.鈥
青青草视频鈥檚 College of Forest Resources and Tree Campus Higher Education advisory board extend their appreciation to this year鈥檚 university partners, including Phi Kappa Phi, Waldorf Scholars, College of Forest Resources students and Landscape Services.
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