Tree Bee
| Tree Bee is a tree identification and forest conservation competition for students in grades 4-6. In the GTA, the Tree Bee is now in its 57th year of competition. Weeks before the competition, teachers prepare their students by studying slide shows of tree leaves, buds, flowers and bark that they obtain from the Tree Bee CD. They go through countless conservation questions, learning about the value of our forests ecologically, socially and economically. On competition day, students in teams of 1 to 3 compete against other schools for the Tree Bee Championship! This program is a great way to bring environmental knowledge into the classroom and get young, eager students excited about the natural world. |
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Although the Tree Bee only runs officially in the GTA, it can be brought to any community who is keen to take on the task. The OFA can provide your community with the CD to start your own Tree Bee Competition. If interested, contact the Education Programs Manager, Jessica Kaknevicius.
Tree Bee 2009
This year's Tree Bee event took place on November 27th at St. Dominic Savio Catholic School. Over 85 students from 7 different schools across the GTA came to compete in tree identifcation and forest conservation knowledge. A wonderful appearance by the Canadian Peregrine Foundation added to the wonderful event.
Results
1st St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School
2nd Holy Spirit Catholic School
3rd St. Elizabeth Seton and St. Dominic Savio Catholic Schools
4th St. Elizabeth Seton and Our Lady of the Bay
Team Trophy St. Dominic Savio Catholic School
Honourable mention goes to the following participating schools:
St. Michael's Choir School, St. Anthony Daniel's School, School of Holy Redeemer
Tree Bee Competition- Results Archive
Tree Bee 2008
1st Our Lady of the Bay
2nd Brother Andre (2 teams tied)
3rd St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School
4th Brother Andre
Team Trophy St. Dominic Savio Catholic School
Tree Bee 2007
1st St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School and St. Bernadette Catholic School
2nd Holy Spirit Catholic School (2 teams tied)
3rd Holy Redeemer and St. Elizabeth Seton
4th Holy Spirit Catholic School and St. Elizabeth Seton
Team Trophy Holy Spirit Catholic School
Tree Bee 2005
1st St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School
2nd St. Nicholas and St. Elizabeth Seton
3rd St. Nicholas
4th Holy Spirit
Tree Bee 2004
1st St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School
2nd St. Elizabeth Seton
3rd St. Nicholas Catholic School
4th St. Nicholas and St. Florence Catholic School
Team Trophy St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School