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CHELMSFORD, Massachusetts (May 30, 2025) – This past Wednesday, May 28, marked a momentous milestone for the Ecology Club at Chelmsford High School as students came together to plant five trees on campus—culminating a project over a year in the making.

This initiative began when dedicated club member Chhabi Patel attended a webinar hosted by Tree-Plenish, which inspired the club to bring meaningful environmental change right to their school grounds.

Since that spark of inspiration, the Eco Club has worked closely with Jim Martin and John Thompson from the Chelmsford Tree Committee, and Town Tree Warden Christine Clancy, engaging in every step of the process—from soil sampling and selecting the right species, to marking ideal planting spots and learning the hands-on techniques for successful tree planting.

In a true full-circle moment, the club also utilized their home-grown compost—created from CHS lunch scraps—as nutrient-rich support for the newly planted trees, reinforcing their commitment to sustainability at every level.

This collaboration wasn’t just about digging holes and planting saplings; it was about cultivating a vision for a greener CHS.

The experience has been deeply fulfilling for club members, who now leave a lasting legacy that will grow for generations.

More than just beautiful additions to campus, these trees will contribute to carbon reduction, provide habitat for local wildlife and serve as living symbols of student-driven environmental stewardship.

The Eco Club is proud to have taken real climate action—rooted in education, community partnership, and the belief that change grows from the ground up.

About Chelmsford Public Schools

The Chelmsford Public School District provides all students with multiple pathways to optimize their own potential for academic excellence, leadership, and social and emotional wellness. The mission of the Chelmsford Public Schools is to educate, engage, prepare, and empower well-rounded and knowledgeable learners to PERSEVERE through challenges, demonstrate RESPECT and INTEGRITY in their words and actions, are DEDICATED to their community, and display EMPATHY as global citizens while discovering and pursuing their full potential. This PRIDE-driven culture enables all members of the school community to support the growth and development of students. For more information, please visit www.chelmsfordschools.org.