Students at Merryhill Preschool Release Ladybugs for Earth Day

On April 21, students at Merryhill Preschool in Roseville in bugged out in celebration of Earth Day as they released ladybugs throughout the schoolyard and back into the environment on plants, flowers and trees. Students were dressed for the occasion in the likeness of ladybugs, wearing red hats and antennae. Following the release, students planted flowers in their schoolyard to help the local population of bees and other pollinators.

Leading up to Earth Day, students learned that ladybugs serve as a natural pesticide by feeding on insects that could otherwise harm the health of gardens, trees and shrubs. Merryhill School teaches the importance of community and exploring nature at an early age.