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  • It’s great that you are interested in helping green your school! Students like you can help your school become a Tree Campus by talking to your teacher about how your class can help your school meet the goals.
  • It’s great that you are interested in helping bring the benefits of trees to your child’s school! Parents can help advocate for Tree Campus K-12 recognition by reaching out to teachers and administration and showing support for the program. You also could serve on the school’s tree campus team or help the school meet the goals in other ways.
  • Teachers and faculty are often responsible for assembling and submitting Tree Campus K-12 applications, meaning you can play a direct role in helping your school earn recognition - Create an account to get started today!
  • Which of the following best describes your school's approach to earning recognition?
  • You’ve likely met Goal One – Forming a Tree Campus Team! On the Tree Campus K-12 application, you will list your adult team members and report the number of student members.
  • Forming a Tree Campus Team is the first step to earning recognition. You can start by making connections with teachers, staff, and members of the community. You can also share the Tree Campus K-12 Website to give them an introduction to the program.
  • Forming a Tree Campus Team is the first step to earning recognition. If there is already a green team, or other environmental club at your school, that is likely a good place to start! You can also share the Tree Campus K-12 Website to give them an introduction to the program.
  • Which of the following best describes your school's tree-focused education plan?
  • You’ve likely met Goal Two – Tree Education Plan! Learn about the required components of the education plan here to see if your existing plan needs any additions.
  • Incorporating tree-focused education into your school is the second goal for earning recognition. Get some ideas for how to teach students about trees by visiting our Learning Hub!
  • Incorporating tree-focused education into your school is the second goal for earning recognition. Connect with teachers or curriculum specialists at your school to find out if any grades or classrooms are already meeting this standard!
  • Which of the following describes hands-on experiences with trees at your school?
  • You’ve likely met Goal Three – Hands-On Experience! On the Tree Campus K-12 Application, you’ll share evidence of your experience including the date(s), photos and/or fliers, social media posts, or any other relevant materials. You can gather these items in advance so that you’re ready to apply!
  • Engaging students in at least one Hands-On Experience with trees is the third goal for earning recognition. Get some ideas here!
  • Celebrating Arbor Day is the fourth goal for recognition. If your city is a Tree City USA, they hold an annual Arbor Day observance, which may be done in conjunction with the school or other local organizations. Check your community’s event calendar for more information.
  • Which of the following describes how your school observes Arbor Day
  • You’ve likely met Goal Four – Arbor Day Observance! On your annual application, you’ll share evidence of your experience including the date(s), photos and/or fliers, social media posts, or any other relevant materials. You can gather these items in advance so that you’re ready to apply!
  • How might your school celebrate trees this school year? National Arbor Day is the last Friday in April, and you can find your state’s Arbor Day here.
  • Celebrating Arbor Day is the fourth goal for recognition. If your city is a Tree City USA, they hold an annual Arbor Day observance, which may be done in conjunction with the school or other local organizations. Check your community’s event calendar for more information.

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