What Arbor Day Means to Me

by: Lauren Stewart

"Good afternoon. I am so thankful and honored to be here today. Thanks to everyone involved in making this day happen.

To me, Arbor Day is important because it gives everyone a chance to give back to nature. Just think, if we all planted a tree, how much of an impact that would have on our enviornment.

The poster I did inspired me to love the trees and outdoors. The thing I love about my poster is it involved helping the environment. Trees help clean our air and provide us with oxygen. They also provide shelter for animals.

I am of the believe that more trees should be planted in both cities and towns. Everytime someone cuts down a tree, they should always plant a new one. Let's all keep this in mind. Thank you all for everything."

First Lady Patsy Riley speaks to the crowd

Poster Winner Lauren Stewart leads the way in planting

First Lady Patsy Riley helps the poster winners

Lauren Stewart, State Poster Contest Winner with

First Lady Patsy Riley

Toomers Live Oak (complete with a roll of toilet paper)