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.   

 

 

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