Rehoboth Elementary students help city celebrate Arbor Day
As a long-serving Tree City USA in Delaware, the City of Rehoboth Beach, Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Trees, and community members joined students to celebrate Arbor Day by planting an oak tree outside Rehoboth Elementary School April 30.
Mayor Paul Kuhns was on hand to recognize the day and read a proclamation to the students. “Don’t underestimate the power of what you’re doing today,” said Kuhns. “What you’re doing makes a difference for the many children who will follow you, so on behalf of the City of Rehoboth Beach, thank you very much.”
Delaware Forest Service education specialist Ashley Melvin explained how the Arbor Day celebration ties in with earth science studies and helps the community. Committee Chair Toni Sharp said, “When learning and service go together, we not only are exposing our students to meaningful work in the natural sciences, but showing them how to be good citizens. Someday, the trees they plant will give to this community in significant ways.”
Students continued the celebration at city hall with an Arbor Day Art Reception with support from MACT and Rehoboth Art League Exhibitions Director Nick Serratore. This year’s theme, sponsored by the Delaware Forest Service, was Trees are Terrific in Cities and Towns – chosen to highlight the numerous benefits of trees in community settings. The student’s artwork will be displayed in city hall through May. For more information on Arbor Day, go to arborday.org.
