Did you miss Arbor Day? There are lots of photos that Monty took on Saturday. All at the bottom of the story.
By Monty Siekerman • Arbor Day #2 in Ada: it rained, but that didn't stop the activities planned for the Railroad Depot Park on Saturday morning. Besides, trees need rain and it's been a rather dry spring so far.
Particularly if there's a third grader in your family
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 28, 2017
By Monty Siekerman
Village officials celebrated Arbor Day on Friday at the school, giving all third graders a Picea abies.
What's a Picea abies? Ask a third grader, they'll know.
LOTS MORE PHOTOS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STORY -
The grade schoolers have been studying trees and know that's the name of a Norway spruce, and many other facts about trees, such as when did Arbor Day begin, what value are trees, and more.
Students also drew a tree. Winning the art contest were:
• Lilah Carter, first
• Peyton Karsten, second
• Kaylee Watson, third
• Lanen Ulrey, fourth
Lots of family-friendly activities at the Depot Saturday AM
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 27, 2017
Ada will celebrate Arbor Day with many activities at the Railroad Park and Depot from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday.
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Festivities begin with Mayor Dave Retterer proclaiming Saturday as Arbor Day, followed by the planting of a redbud tree donated by the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce.