The eco-team at St. Andrew’s requested that trees be planted around their school yard as a result of an energy conservation challenge in March. Trees were selected because of the many environmental benefits they provide and to create shaded areas where students can go to find relief from the heat when outdoors. Welland Hydro-Electric System Corp. purchased the three large maple trees and the City of Welland generously delivered and planted them.

 

 

Pictured above in the front row are St Andrew's students and members of the eco-team. Back row from left to right - Carla Bianco (acting principal at St. Andrew), Jason Biesma (CDM and Key Projects Manager at Welland Hydro-Electric System Corp.) and Aurelio Magazzeni (Urban Forestry Foreman for the City of Welland).