School Programs

What is a Tree? is a program that is offered to any Chesapeake elementary school that is interested in scheduling Master Gardener Volunteers to teach first graders a short lesson about the many contributions that trees make to our daily lives.

Please contact the VCE office for scheduling details: 757 382 6348.

Teachers receive a classroom chart that is designed to extend learning post-visit, encouraging children to see the beauty and benefits that trees provide to the places we live, work, and play.

The lesson ends with the class going outside to see how a tree is planted and what they can do to help nurture and care for it.

Many of the trees at our local elementary schools have been planted through this educational program.

Contact Us

1-757-382-6348
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Directions

310 Shea Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23322

Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other basis protected by law.

If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify the Chesapeake Extension Office at 757-382-6348/TDD*) during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.