Discovery Isle Preschool Students Release 1,000 Ladybugs for Earth Day

Students at Discovery Isle Preschool in Temecula recently bugged out in celebration of Earth Day as they released more than 1,000 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 handmade ladybug hats. 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.

In addition to the ladybug release, students participated in a number of additional Earth Day activities, including creating sculptures with recycled materials, planting flowers in the school garden, creating pinecone bird feeders and an outdoor picnic to learn about the importance of appreciating and conserving the environment. Discovery Isle teaches the importance of community and exploring nature at an early age.