Tree Scouts 2010
Boy Scout Troop 180
Boy Scout Troop 180 organized the planting of 70 trees indigenous to Indiana at West Park, Carmel Indiana on Saturday, April 17, 2010. After the trees were planted, they were watered and mulched, and protective tree sleeves were placed around the trunks.
Trees play key roles in habitats of all animals, including me and you. Trees provides food and shelter for animals and create healthy habitats for animals to live in. Trees also reduce carbon dioxide in the air and replace it with oxygen. Besides the importance of trees to the environment, trees also create beauty and shade for those visiting the park.
Want to reduce home energy costs? The DOE estimates that just three trees, planted on the south and on the west sides, will help keep your house cool in the summer, and still allow the sun to shine in the windows in the winter. Such carefully positioned trees can save up to 25% of a typical household’s energy for heating and cooling. That translates into annual savings of $100 and $250. Bottom line: trees look pretty, offset carbon, and cut energy costs at the same time.
West Park – 2700 W 116th Street West of 116th Street and Towne Road intersection. Trees are planted in the NE corner of the park. They have been recognized with a plaque that reads: Spread out before you is an expanse of trees indigenous to Indiana. These trees were planted by those who care about the environment and wish to make the world a better place..
Trees play key roles in habitats of all animals, including me and you. Trees provides food and shelter for animals and create healthy habitats for animals to live in. Trees also reduce carbon dioxide in the air and replace it with oxygen. Besides the importance of trees to the environment, trees also create beauty and shade for those visiting the park.
Want to reduce home energy costs? The DOE estimates that just three trees, planted on the south and on the west sides, will help keep your house cool in the summer, and still allow the sun to shine in the windows in the winter. Such carefully positioned trees can save up to 25% of a typical household’s energy for heating and cooling. That translates into annual savings of $100 and $250. Bottom line: trees look pretty, offset carbon, and cut energy costs at the same time.
West Park – 2700 W 116th Street West of 116th Street and Towne Road intersection. Trees are planted in the NE corner of the park. They have been recognized with a plaque that reads: Spread out before you is an expanse of trees indigenous to Indiana. These trees were planted by those who care about the environment and wish to make the world a better place..
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