Poster Contest

Calling all fifth grade educators! Please join over 75,000 fifth grade teachers across America in the 2009 Arbor Day National Poster Contest sponsored by Toyota. This year’s theme, “Trees are Terrific… in Cities and Towns!” is designed to increase understanding of the importance of trees in a community.

One fifth grade educator remarks, “The activity guide is a very helpful tool. It is filled with ideas that can be used and help engage the kids. Teachers can never have too many helpful ideas. Thanks!”

Raising student awareness of the important role trees play in the quality of life and environmental health of our cities and towns is the first step in maintaining an urban forest.

To get started, request your 2009 free materials.  Posters must be rec’d by RITree office  by March 1,2009. Most importantly, use part or all of the activities in the guide to teach your students the importance of urban forests. Have your students use art to portray what they’ve learned from the activities.

Send your school’s winning poster to the state coordinator  Robin Enos at RITree or for more info call Robin 401-764-5885 or e-mail us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for state of RI contest.