Time to plant at Flanders Elementary School

The East Lyme Public Trust Foundation in cooperation with the East Lyme Parks and Recreation Department through its program-The Promise of Tomorrow’s Trees- is helping to put the finishing touches at Flanders School. During the Elementary School Renovations, for safety reasons, the Facilities Department had to remove, a number of diseased ornamental cherry and apple trees in the court yard at the school. Chris Lund, the Director of Facilities for the East Lyme Board of Education has chosen 7 Dogwood Trees to enhance the courtyard. Take a walk over and imagine the courtyard next spring in bloom with dogwood blossoms.

This is a wonderful chance for teachers, employees, parents, grandparents, and former students to help beautify the school which gives such a fine foundation to our students. Not only will these trees be able to commemorate people associated with the schools, they will also provide scenic beauty and contribute to a healthy ecosystem.

A contribution of $600 for a tree will cover the cost of the tree, planting, an 8”x4” plaque, a base, and a water bag to assist in the stabilization of the tree. Planting will take place this spring-2020. Since the East Lyme Public Trust Foundation is a non-profit 401c, contributions are tax deductible.

June Hoye is the chairperson for the project in partnership with Dave Putnam, the Director of Parks and Recreation. Her committee includes Carol Marelli and Bill Rinoski-administration.

Application forms will be available at: East Lyme Town Hall-Town Clerk’s Office, East Lyme Parks and Rec., East Lyme Library, and the E.L. Book Barn. They also can be found on the Trust web-site: http://publictrustfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/THE-PROMISE-of-TOMORROWS-TREES-FORM-JULY-2018.pdf

These application forms will also list other areas for planting that are still available.

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