Corbin Garden Club assists with Arbor Day celebration

The Corbin Garden Club celebrated Arbor Day with the Seventh Grade Science Class at the Corbin Middle School by  planting an Eastern Redbud tree (native as in grows in the state of Kentucky)! It is a small tree common in the understory and along roadsides.

After pledging the flag, students took part in a presentation about “What is Arbor Day”? They learned that Arbor Day is a day set aside for people to come together and celebrate the planting, upkeep and preservation of trees.

Eastern Redbud flowers are highly attractive to pollinators, including honeybees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The vibrant pink color of the tree’s flowers and their pea-like shape make them easily seen to busy pollinators. The nectar rich flowers are a vital food source early in the season.

One out of every three bites of our food, including fruits, vegetables, chocolate, coffee, nuts, and spices is created with the help of pollinators.

The Seventhth Grade Science Team is led by TeNeal Rice and Jessica Cummins. Corbin Garden Club members taking part in the celebration included: Lee Parks, Patsy Faulkner, and Theresa Lowe.