2. Why plant a tree
Tree planting is the most popular Earth Day event and one of the most common
activities people associate with helping the Earth. Millions of trees are planted by
people each year. Planting is an act of putting down roots and contributing to the
future. The simple act of planting a tree, helps the environment in so many ways.
Trees…
o filter pollution from the air
o help recycle water
o prevent soil loss
o create shade
o give shelter from wind and rain
o provide homes for animals
o make food for humans and wildlife
o provide an interesting, soothing, learning environment for children and
your community and much more…..
5. The leaves or
“crown” of a
tree collect
sunlight
The whole
tree needs
space
The leaves or
“crown” of a
tree collect
carbon dioxide
from the air
The roots of the The roots of
tree collect the tree
nutrients from collect water
the soil from the soil
