Case Study: Walter J. Paton Elementary School strengthens its urban forest and engages students with Davey Tree planting services

Walter J. Paton Elementary plants trees with Davey across K-4 classrooms

Davey Resource Group was contracted by Walter J. Paton Elementary School to plant trees on its grounds. The school's challenge was to select and plant appropriate tree species that provided educational value by attracting wildlife near classrooms, while also navigating site-specific constraints like nearby power lines, requiring low-profile trees.

The Davey team planted a variety of suitable species and turned the project into an interactive educational experience. Their arborists worked with K-4 students during the planting, explaining the process and the importance of trees. The solution combined strengthening the urban forest canopy with successful community outreach, directly engaging the school children in the project.

Walter J. Paton Elementary School