EASTHAMPTON The city is on its way to gaining a better understanding of its public shade trees after more than 40 volunteers branched out into the downtown to begin examining them on Saturday morning.As part of their inspection, volunteers cataloged.
Regional Notebook: March 5, 2021
Published: 3/4/2021 2:37:16 PM
Fifth-graders encouraged to enter Arbor Day Poster Contest
BOSTON State Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Commissioner Jim Montgomery is encouraging Massachusetts fifth-graders to participate in the agency’s 2021 Arbor Day Poster Contest.
Fifth-graders from across the state who are currently enrolled in both public and private schools, or who are home-schooled, can participate in the contest by creating posters that illustrate this year’s theme, “The Trees Out Our Window.” According to a DCR press release, posters must be submitted by March 15.
“Every tree is unique with an important role in keeping our environment healthy, and I’m pleased that each year fifth-graders capture this importance by participating in the Department of Conservation and Recreation’s annual Arbor Day Poster Contest,” Montgomery said. “I look forward to 2021’s inspiring entries from students throughout th