Bigelow will sponsor 3 trees to honor the memory of lives lost to COVID-19: one in the name of the Class of 2021, another in the name of the Class of 2022 and the third in the name of the Class of 2023, our current 8th, 7th and 6th grade classes.
The trees will be planted in the spring by the City of Newton. The locations have not been determined yet, but they will be in the school grounds or close by. The PTO has committed to take care of the trees for 2 years, making sure they get enough water, so they will grow strong to memorialize this year with life.
The 4C Tree Project (Capture Carbon Commemorate COVID-19 ) is spearheaded by Green Newton’s Environmental Youth Leadership Program. The goal is to demonstrate the resilience of our City through difficult times and its commitment to a healthy ecosystem.
Everyone can make a gift to help them plant trees in public spaces throughout Newton as memorials to loved ones lost and as reminders of the importance of caring for our world.
The PTO joined the project and we invite families to also participating in it by giving to create a sustainable memorial in Newton.