Celebrate Earth Day—Enter 'Trees Are Terrific' Contest

“Trees are terrific!” is the theme of the Caldwell Environmental Commission’s Earth Day/Arbor Day 2013 Contest, according to Chairman Ann Marchioni.

To broaden its reach, the contest is open to all Caldwell residents this year, Marchioni said, as well as Caldwell-West Caldwell students in age categories ranging from kindergarten through college.

Grades K-2, 3-5 and 6-8 are asked to answer the question, “What is your favorite tree and why?” with their submission. The winner in each of these categories will receive $25.

Grades 9-12, college students and residents are posed the questions, “What is the value of trees? How do they inspire us?” The winner in these categories will receive $40.

Entries could be anything from a poster or an essay up to 300 words to a video, a diorama, or a photo with a description.

All entries must be marked with the name, grade, school and home phone number of the entrant and received by Friday, April 26, at 4:30 p.m., at Caldwell Borough Hall, 1 Provost Square, or by Saturday, April 27, between 9 a.m. and noon, at the Caldwell Public Library.

Winners will be announced at a special Tree Day celebration to be held on Saturday, May 4. Prizes will be distributed at the Tuesday, May 7 council meeting.

For more information, call 973-226-2837 or visit www.caldwellenvironmentalcommission.org.