Byron-Bergen second-grade students were invited to participate in the Arbor Day poster design contest in partnership with Genesee County Soil & Water Conservation. The purpose of the contest is to highlight the importance of trees and for students to gain an understanding of the effect trees have on the environment. This year's theme, "Trees are Superheroes", inspired participation from second-grade students throughout Genesee County. 

 

The contest winner was Byron-Bergen student Malia Hillabush. The winning poster was announced on April 24 by special guests Laura Bestehorn and Jared Elliott from Genesee County Soil & Water Conservation. Malia was very happy to have her creative poster chosen. 

 

 "Arbor Day is a special day to reflect on trees and all they do for us and our environment. They truly are real-life superheroes." said Elementary Math Intervention Specialist Lara Ezard. 

 

Malia’s poster will be on display at the Genesee County Fair and will be highlighted in the GCSWC newsletter. All Byron-Bergen posters entries are displayed at the Elementary's front foyer to show all the elementary students about trees’ superpowers. Each Byron-Bergen second-grade student who entered the poster contest received a sapling to plant at home.