by Lydia See
On April 15th, The Newburyport Street Tree Committee, with help from River Valley Charter School students, planted 60 trees throughout the city. They began their day with the planting of the 700th tree that the Newburyport Street Tree Committee has planted, demonstrations, and a visit from the Mayor, and then went out into the community to plant. The following images were taken the morning of April 15th.
Jean, an Arborist and Volunteer with the Newburyport Street Tree Committee, demonstrates proper tree planting techniques to a group of River Valley Charter School Middle Schoolers.
Students look on as Jean plants the 700th tree planted by the Newburyport Street Tree Committee.
“Trees are life-affirming,” says Katie Haried, landscape designer and tree committee member.
RVCS students pictured with Mayor Donna D. Holaday
Mayor Holaday speaks to RVCS students about supporting the efforts of the The Newburyport Street Tree Committee
Jane, a volunteer with the The Newburyport Street Tree Committee, helps RVCS students plant a tree.
Team 4: Melissa (Student Teacher at RVCS), Ruby (5th grade), Lori (Assistant Director at RVCS), Leigh (5th grade), Olivia (6th Grade), Joy (6th grade), Charlotte (6th grade), Jane (volunteer), Emily (6th grade), and Jen (Student Teacher at RVCS).
Brian, Colleen, and Bemis had two Carolina Silverbells (which the RVCS girls names "Clara" and "Clyde") planted in front of their home and they couldn't be happier.
Lydia See is a local freelance photographer, journalist, and Jacqueline-of-all-trades. You can view her photography and read her blog at www.lydiasee.com, tweet her @lydiasee, or email her story or photoshoot ideas, comments, questions, or love-letters at lydiasee.today@gmail.com.
