Money does grow on trees Earth day event will encourage community to appreciate the planet's resources

KAREN RUIZ Reporter @karenyRuiz11

If trees on campus could talk they’d appreciate Pierce’s commitment to a greener tomorrow with the campus pledging

As a new member of Tree Campus USA, an organization that honors schools for maintaining their trees and encouraging student engagement, Pierce College is holding a treeawareness poster contest and the winners will receive $100 gift cards. Pierce will host a tree identification event on April 28 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The event is open to students, staff, children and community members.

Senior Secretary Sean

Khalifehzadeh explained one of the reasons that Pierce became a member of Tree Campus USA was to show appreciation for the campus. Pierce hopes to demonstrate to the community they are doing what they can to try maintaining a greener environment.

“We hope whoever participates in this event gets a greater appreciation for the campus and the trees. Arbor Day is all about recognizing the importance of trees, the community and the environment as a whole,” Khalifehzadeh said.

Executive Assistant Cheryl Smith said, participants will be raising a Tree Campus USA flag, as well as looking at all the signs the agriculture department put on the trees around the Mall.

“Being a member of Tree