Some of the youngest minds at Harry Balfour School in Grande Prairie have come together to help make the future a little greener as they helped plant a crabapple tree at the school to help celebrate an early Arbor Day in the region.
Harry Balfour Assistant Principal Maryanne Buck says the school’s new crabapple tree is more than just a plant, it’s a symbol of care, growth, and community. She adds that events like the tree planting ceremony remind her how lucky Harry Balfour students and staff are to belong to such a caring and connected community.
“This tree will provide shade to generations of Harry Balfour Bengals, and serve as a peaceful spot for our neighbours and families to gather for decades to come,” she says.
“Trees take time to grow, and so does community, but when we nurture both, we create something truly lasting,” she adds.
The tree planting was made possible thanks to partnership between the school County of Grande Prairie, Arbor Day Society, and Government of Alberta Wildfire group.
