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Arbor Day

Arbor Day Ceremony 2011- Winners of Essay Contest

Arbor Day

"The celebration of Arbor Day represents a priceless opportunity. An opportunity for children to take positive action to make their world a better place and to learn about trees and the natural world. An opportunity for neighbors to join together for the benefit of all. An opportunity for communities to reach across barriers of income, geography, culture, and politics to work for the common good.” -John Rosenow-






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KEB's "Rap for Roots" Arbor Day Video Contest asks middle school, high school and college students to create an entertaining Youtube video encouraging others to plant trees.

Start planning your video for the 2012 contest! Click on the links below for Official Rules and Helpful Hints Page and watch the winning Youtube Video submitted by Oak Hill Middle School student - Kennedy Moore!

Official Rules
Helpful Hints Page




All 3rd grade students in Vanderburgh County are invited to participated in the essay contest sponsored by Vectren Energy Delivery. The essay topic is "Trees are special to me because..."

Click below to read the 2010 winning essays.
1st Place Winner
Honorable Mention 1
Honorable Mention 2

Click HERE to start writing your own Arbor Day Essay!

 

Better Business Bureau Accredited 2012

2012 Citizen Patriot Acts

  • Recycle your refuse and trim your trees 
  • Pick up 3 pieces of litter a day
  • Do not tolerate people littering in your prescence
  • Keep your gutters and ditches debris-free