On May 21, one old catalpa tree that had died was cut down and the other three were trimmed of their dead branches. Though the trees shaded our playground, they had become a hazard. One tree had been struck by lightning and one branch was hanging over the swings. With all the dead branches removed, the trees will hopefully regain some health and continue to shade the area for several more years.
The tree trimmers left a low stump and several logs from the tree so the children can see what a tree looks like on the inside, count the tree rings and watch as the logs begin to age and decay. In the meantime, the logs have become new pieces of playground equipment for the children to enjoy.
Parents had raised funds for the tree trimming through the sale of caramel apples last fall.
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