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2011 Tree Planting Day a Success

May 17, 2011 | News

A forester talks to a group of planters at Tree Planting Day 2011, sponsored by Starker Forests in Philomath, Oregon.Tree Planting Day 2011 at Starker Forests in Philomath, OregonKids of all ages gathered on a Saturday in February for Starker Forests’ 20th Annual Tree Planting Day. With shovels and rain boots, 140 children and their parents participated in the event, designed to be fun and teach more about forest management.

The event, organized by the Philomath High School Forestry Club, was completely free! After planting, participants got a T-shirt, hot dogs and hot chocolate.

Boy Scout Troop 2, Explorer Post 122, Oregon State University’s student chapter of the Society of American Foresters and the Benton County Sheriff’s Office also helped to sponsor and organize the day.

Next year’s Tree Planting Day takes place in early February. Watch for more details!

Tree Planting Day 2011 at Starker Forests in Philomath, Oregon also included fun time afterwards for hot dogs and hot chocolate.

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