A note to parents and educators:
Trees in our cities provide tremendous benefits, from increased property values and decreased violence,
to significant energy savings and cooler climates. Now more than ever, "Think globally, act
locally."isn't just a catchy phrase, it is a commandment for modern living. Educating students
about the health of their environment is a formidable, yet vital task. The primary goal of
environmental education is to illustrate to students that our environment plays an important role in
the health of the people. Beginning this education with urban forestry allows the student to see how
things affect him or her, in their "own back yard." It is very important that students
see how they can affect the state of the environment through their own actions.
Education is the key. There is a wealth of information for parents and educators to share with
students throughout this web site. Here are some classroom lessons designed to help students to plant
and care for trees at their schools and elsewhere throughout the community. Most importantly, we
hope that they will help your students to view trees as an important part of their own lives.
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