Sunday, March 29, 2009

April 2009 - Kids4Trees Tree Planting

Kids4Trees, in conjunction with the San Bernardino National Forest Association, and with the cooperation and assistance of the United States Forest Service and California Department of Education, has organized tree-planting and music events at the follow days/locations:

  • April 18 - Girl Scouts and Brownies -Angeles National Forest with US Forest guides.
  • April 19- Boy Scouts - Angeles National Forest with US Forest guides.
  • April 25th - Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors + Boy Scouts (moved from April 26th) - San Bernardino National Forest with US Forest Service.

An arborist will be there to teach how to Plant a Tree and could be working towards belt loops or merit badge opportunities

Kids 4Trees and the United States Forest Service hereby invite all Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts to participate with their parents or guardians in a tree planting.

Karen Fortus of the Angeles National Forest is acting on behalf of the Service to insure an enjoyable and safe experience.

The event will take place entirely on federal property under the supervision of the United States Forest Service, under the direction of Ms. Fortus, respected for her dedication to education for children in forestry and nature.

Those interested in attending must contact Kids4Trees@hotmail.com

Include the following information in your email:

  • Troop Number
  • Troop Leader Name and Contact Information
  • Number of adults attending
  • Number of scouts attending
  • Number of tagalongs, if any
  • Ages of scouts (include ages in numbers, like 7-10 yr. olds)

Register early as they are only taking the first 300 participants

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