Third-grade students at Piney Branch Elementary School in Prince William County connected with nature in a fun and memorable way during an Arbor Day celebration to culminate their learning experience with Dominion’s “Project Plant It!”
The educational program was established in 2007 by Dominion Resources, parent company of Dominion Virginia Power, to teach children about trees and the environment. Teachers got a kit of instructional tools that included innovative math and science lesson plans, posters, certificates and other classroom materials. Each participating student received a redbud tree seedling to plant at home for Arbor Day, April 24.
During the event at Piney Branch Elementary, students sang songs about trees and planted dogwoods with assistance from Dominion foresters. The event took place in the school’s outdoor classroom that was built by Dominion volunteers.
This year, more than 44,000 elementary students in six states, including all of the third-graders in Prince William County, were enrolled in the program. For more information about “Project Plant It!,” projectplantit.com. The website also includes educational games and videos about trees.
