Friday, February 22, 2002
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Friday, February 22, 2002 |
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Students get a lesson in tree planting
Tim Womick, the national spokesman for the National Tree Trust in Washington, D.C., visited two South Fulton County schools last week to instruct, inspire and initiate the planting of a dozen trees at both Creekside High School and McNair Middle School. Womick spoke about improving the quality of life in Fulton County by teaching students and teachers about volunteerism and conserving precious natural resources. He also spoke of the importance of reducing litter and how every individual can make a difference in the environment, health and safety of their homes, schools, neighborhoods and county simply by a raised awareness of the environment. Feb. 13, accompanied by Commissioner Bill Edwards, students at McNair Middle School planted 25 tree seedlings on school grounds and pledged to take responsibility for their subsequent care. At the same time, Womick spoke to 250 students at Creekside High School to inspire and prepare them for another tree planting of dogwood trees, donated by Keep South Fulton Beautiful. Later that day, Womick surveyed the morning tree-planting and then spoke to 100 more students at McNair Middle School. Local citizens are encouraged to volunteer for tree plantings like these or to donate funds to Keep South Fulton Beautiful in order to put more teachers and experts in local schools.
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