Tree Bee
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On Friday November 18th over 140 grade 4 to 6 students participated in the 59th annual Tree Bee competition at Cardinal Newman Secondary School. The OFA was pleased to welcome 3 new schools to the competition where they were challenged to identify trees using slides and answer a series of conservation questions. It was obvious to volunteers marking the tests that these students had spent hours honing their skills for this competition. Although there were many high scores on the tests top honours go to Holy Spirit School from Toronto who took home 1st place. Next year this well rooted competition celebrates it's 60th anniversary! Stay tuned to learn more details about next years exciting event. |
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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, Kristina Quinlan
Budding Young Environmentalists Embark On 59th Annual Tree Bee Competition
November 18, 2011 - Toronto, ON. Think city kids don't have a clue about nature? Watch over 100 budding environmentalists from across the Greater Toronto Area 'detrunk' that myth as they show off their tree identification skills at the 59th Annual Tree Bee Competition.
Teams of students in grades four to six, from schools across the Toronto Catholic and Durham Catholic District School Boards, will identify over 30 trees and answer conservation questions. The fun and friendly competition, held by the Ontario Forestry Association, aims to cultivate an appreciation and understanding of the forest ecosystem in youth.
WHO: The Ontario Forestry Association, Toronto Catholic and Durham Catholic District School Board students.
WHAT: Over 100 young environmentalists will show off their tree identification skills at the 59th Annual Tree Bee Competition.
WHEN: Friday, November 18, 2011 from 7 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
WHERE: Cardinal Newman High School, 100 Brimley Road South, Toronto ON
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Kristina Quinlan
Ontario Forestry Association
(416) 493-4565
Tree Bee 2010
This year's Tree Bee event took place on November 19th at the Fantasy Farms in Toronto. Over 100 students from schools across the GTA came to compete in tree identifcation and forest conservation knowledge. A wonderful appearance by a certified arborist added to the wonderful event.
Results
1st St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School
2nd St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School
3rd Holy Spirit, Holy Redeemer and St. Michael's Choir Catholic School
4th Our Lady of the Bay and St. Michael's Choir Schools
Honourable mention goes to the following participating schools:
St. Anthony Daniel and St. Dominic Savio Catholic Schools
Tree Bee Competition- Results Archive
Tree Bee 2009
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
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