Greenfield holds annual Arbor Day observance with GEVS 1st graders

Angela Shepherd, Village of Greenfield

Representatives from the Village of Greenfield held their annual Arbor Day observance with first graders from each of the Greenfield Exempted Village district’s elementary schools Tuesday, April 17.

Pictured are scenes from this year’s event.

Greenfield Elementary Arbor Day — First grade students at Greenfield Elementary are pictured Tuesday, April 17 as they hear from Greenfield City Manager Todd Wilkin about trees, which is part of the village’s annual observance of Arbor Day. Each child received a Norway spruce seedling to take home and plant.

Buckskin ArborDay 2023 — Buckskin first graders are pictured with Greenfield City Manager Todd Wilkin and council chair Phil Clyburn on April 17 as they posed as trees.

Buckskin ArborDay — Buckskin first graders are pictured with Greenfield City Manager Todd Wilkin and council chair Phil Clyburn on April 17 as they learned about trees as part of the village’s annual Arbor Day observance. Each child received a Norway spruce seedling to plant at home.

Rainsboro Arbor Day — First graders at Rainsboro Elementary are pictured April 17 with Greenfield City Manager Todd Wilkin and Greenfield Council Chair Phil Clyburn posing as trees.

Rainsboro Arbor Day2 — First graders at Rainsboro Elementary are pictured April 17 with Greenfield City Manager Todd Wilkin and Greenfield Council Chair Phil Clyburn learning about trees. As part of Greenfield’s annual Arbor Day observance, the students each received a Norway spruce seedling to plant at home.

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My elementary school, Greenfield Elementary, was a formative and memorable place. The building itself had a comfortable, familiar feel, from the scent of old textbooks in the library to the brightly colored murals that lined the hallways. My teachers were dedicated and genuinely cared about our success. I remember their lessons were so engaging that learning never felt like a chore, but an exciting journey of discovery. Beyond academics, the school emphasized building character. The importance of kindness, teamwork, and respect was reinforced daily, whether on the playground or during classroom activities. Looking back, I appreciate the strong sense of community and the safe, supportive environment that allowed me and my classmates to grow, make lasting friendships, and develop the foundation for who we are today. This part of my life is missed and longing to go back.

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