Clark-Shawnee High School students and two science teachers are working together to plant saplings in the yards of local residents to help offset their school’s energy consumption. The initiative is part of a student-led non-profit organization called Tree-Plenish, which aims to create a more sustainable and equitable future through community tree planting. The event is the first of its kind for the school, and they are inviting anyone in the community to order a sapling for their property or volunteer on the day of the event. The program’s goal is to encourage local residents to get involved in environmental conservation efforts, highlighting the power of community involvement in promoting sustainability and creating a more equitable future. Saplings of red maple, white oak, or eastern redbud are available for purchase through April 6.
Clark-Shawnee High School Students to Help Offset Energy Use by Planting Tree Saplings
Clark-Shawnee High School students and two science teachers are organizing an event to plant tree saplings in the yards of local residents, as part of an effort to help offset the school’s energy consumption. The initiative, called Tree-Plenish, is a student-led non-profit organization that aims to create a more sustainable and equitable future through community tree planting. The event is the first of its kind for Clark-Shawnee High School, and students are inviting anyone in the community to order a sapling for their property or volunteer on the day of the event.
The program was initiated by science teacher Sarah Allen, who was inspired to bring Tree-Plenish to Clark County after researching the program and its impact on communities across the nation. After several teachers forwarded her an email about the Tree-Plenish program, she enlisted the help of environmental students and biological science teacher Kristin Meeks to create the event.
Saplings of red maple, white oak, or eastern redbud will be available to purchase through April 6. According to Allen, the more trees they sell, the more volunteers they will need to plant the trees. Clark-Shawnee is the only school in the county participating in Tree-Plenish, and the students hope to get as many people involved as possible.
“I love that our school and my students are positively impacting our environment today and for future generations,” said Allen. “I think lots of us want to make good choices for the environment, but those choices are often very difficult or too expensive. Planting these saplings is not and want to make it as easy as possible for people to get involved.”
The initiative is an excellent way to encourage local residents to get involved in environmental conservation efforts. By planting trees, the students are making a positive contribution to the community and helping to offset the school’s energy consumption. The event highlights the power of community involvement in promoting sustainability and creating a more equitable future.
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