What - Every Student  4K through 12 plants a tree at the Lodi School Forest during Earth Week (April 21-25) 2026

Why - Recent property logging has created a unique opportunity to plant and regenerate the future trees of the forest. Students from generations ago have planted trees on the School Forest, forever creating a legacy and connection to this place. All 2026 students now have the chance to be part of that legacy and also have a lifetime connection with the forest

When - Each school building will have a day designated a day that their groups or grade level will go out to hand plant a tree. The schedule is as follows

• Tuesday, April 21st - Middle School

• Wednesday, April 22nd - High School

• Thursday, April 23rd - Primary School

• Friday, April 24th - Elementary School and OSC

• Saturday, April 25th - Community 

How - Each building has a lead person who is helping to schedule and coordinate the logistics, bussing, etc for their school.  Community agencies and parent volunteers will be assisting with the day of event, depending on the needs of each grade level. The building leads who are helping coordinate for their school are

   Primary School - Val Bilkey
Elementary School/OSC - Chris McNeill and Cody Endres
Middle School - Paula Tonn  
High School - Leo Olson and Connor Anderson

Community Day - Following the week of student planting will be a day open to community members and families. There will be some extra trees to plant, and the opportunity to "open house" walk the property to see all the newly planted seedlings. This will take place on Saturday, April 25th from 9am-11am. Sign up to participate in this will come at a later date

More information to follow. Stay tuned!