Since dawn redwoods may reach up to 100 feet in height, hearty roots will help secure it to the earth. This tree has a completely different root system than the cherry trees-Lawlor used a knife to slice up the tangled mass of roots, paradoxically tearing at the roots to encourage acclimation and new growth. Those who enjoyed planting the cherry tree and were willing to brave the icy wind stayed to plant a second Arboretum tree, a dawn redwood ( Metasequoia glyptostroboides). Students found much joy in the process-from deploying the watering hose to jumping on the shovel like a pogo stick to create the planting hole. Libby KogerĭelRosso and Lawlor directed the planting on Brighton High School’s terraced front lawn, where a dozen or more mature cherry trees grow and where the Arboretum cherry took its place beside the decaying stump of its predecessor. Students in the STRIVE program at Brighton High School assist Arboretum staff in planting a second Judd cherry ( Prunus × judii) on their campus. Attended by a large and enthusiastic group, this planting focused on teaching students about the responsibilities of caring for a tree and encouraging a connection between the kids and nature. The tree-planting offered a serendipitous union of Emerson’s vision for nature education and increasing educational access for women with the mission and aspirations of the Arboretum.Ī second Judd cherry tree was planted at Brighton High School with students in the STRIVE program-Supported Training to Reach Independence through Vocational Experiences. Outdoor educator Ana Maria Caballero pointed out that the school’s first principal, George Barrell Emerson, was also integral to the founding of the Arnold Arboretum as one of the signers of the agreement with Harvard that established the institution in 1872. Principal Caitlin Murphy joined students at English High School for this special planting event. Arboretum Head Arborist John DelRosso and Gardener Rachel Lawlor emphasized the science of the process, remarking how this tree is a grafted clone of a tree at the Arboretum, and demonstrating how alternating water and soil during planting prevents air pockets and allows roots to acclimate to their new home. As the tree was planted in a sunny corner of the school’s track and field-where it will shade spectators and fatigued runners-students expressed their excitement to care for the tree in its crucial first year and leave their mark on their alma mater. Horticulturist Rachel Lawlor and Head Arborist John DelRosso (kneeling, center) join Outdoor Educator Ana Maria Caballero (far right) at English High School in Jamaica Plain for a tree planting with students and teachers.Īt English High School in Jamaica Plain, an 11 th grade class taught by Thomas Hayes helped Arboretum staff plant a Judd cherry tree ( Prunus × juddii), an ornamental cultivar introduced by the Arboretum and named for an early propagator. Organized to teach students about trees and tree care and to beautify their school campuses, the tree plantings also offered an opportunity to foster collaboration between the Arboretum and local schools and introduce students to plant-related careers. In honor of the Arboretum’s 150 th anniversary, three trees from the Arboretum’s nurseries were planted with students and teachers at two Boston Public high schools.
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Students from families with incomes at or below 130% of the federal poverty level are eligible for free meals.įor 2014, a family of two needs to make an annual income below $20,449 to be eligible for free meals or below $29,100 for reduced price meals.Ī family of four needs to make an annual income below $31,005 for free meals or $44,122 for reduced price meals.While students from Boston Public Schools visit the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University for field trips to learn about trees, this Arbor Day we brought our trees to Boston students. Schools may not charge more than 40¢ for reduced-price lunches, nor more than 30¢ for reduced-price breakfasts. Families with incomes between 130%Īnd 185% of the federal poverty level are eligible for reduced price meals. Students at a participating school may purchase a meal through the National School Lunch Program. This may indicate that the area has a lower level of poverty than the state average. The percentage of Cherry Tree Elementary School students on free and reduced lunch assistance ( 7.4%) is significantly lower than the state average of 51.1%. Out of 1,124 ranked schools in Indiana, Cherry Tree Elementary School is ranked 1,071st for total students on lunch assistance.