Earth Day tree planting turns new leaves at SIU

Earth Day tree planting turns new leaves at SIU

CARBONDALE — Nestled between Earth Day and Arbor Day, volunteers at Southern Illinois University sought to honor both holidays by taking a few hours of their Wednesday morning to make a lasting impact.

FFA tree drive takes root in Earth Month effort

In celebration of Earth Month and in partnership with the Ecology Action Center, Community’s FFA chapter surpassed its fundraising goal this spring, collecting $615—enough to plant 123 trees across Bloomington-Normal. The drive, held March 31 through April 4 at a booth in the atrium, supports a long-term initiative to reduce the area’s carbon footprint through reforestation.  The effort aligns with the Ecology Action Center’s goal of planting 10…

Tree-planting effort in Cohoes on Earth Day adds 100 better suited trees

The Albany County city of Cohoes marked Earth Day with a tree planting.