Tree Planting Project Completed at Magnolia Middle

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Magnolia Middle School recently completed a stream buffer restoration tree planting, resulting in 270 native trees planted on the campus by sixth and seventh and grade students. These native trees will filter nutrients, provide important habitats, and work to protect the Gunpowder River and its tributaries. Educational signage was placed at the site to inform the community of the many benefits of tree plantings and establishing low mow zones. This signage contains a QR code that community members can scan to access additional information on low mow zones and Harford Glen.

The Magnolia Middle boys 2 MEN mentoring program provided 14 young men who were trained in proper tree planting techniques. They, in turn, acted as group leaders for 43 seventh grade Life Science students. Together, the student teams planted, staked, and mulched the 270 trees. Magnolia Middle School staff members, led by Mrs. Rebecca Martinek and Mr. Fred Williams, were on hand to assist with the plantings, as well as members of the Harford County Department of Planning and Zoning, staff from Harford Glen Environmental Education Center and the Harford County Master Gardeners.

This project was funded by the Governor’s Stream Restoration Program as part of a continued partnership between Harford Glen and the Harford County Department of Planning and Zoning. This program is actively increasing valuable stream buffers on Harford County Public School campuses. To date, 390 native trees have been planted by students at Magnolia Middle through this partnership.

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