The Homes of Our Own program teaches second graders how trees are used to provide shelter for animals and people, and that trees are a renewable resource. Builders explain to them how trees are used to build homes and what is done to save trees during the construction process. If the school permits, the kids help plant a tree and learn how to care for trees.

This is the tenth year that CMBA has sponsored the Homes of Our Own Project.

The following members participated in this year’s Homes of Our Own Program.

• John Clark Elementary, Rockville, 30 second graders.
Builder: Willenbring Construction, Inc.
Sponsor: First National Bank, Cold Spring
Nursery: Thomsen Greenhouses
• Kennedy Elementary, St. Joseph, 50 second graders.
Builder: W. Gohman Construction Co.
Sponsor: Lakeland Construction Finance, LLC

• Pleasantview Elementary, 120 second graders.
Builder: Art Buhs Construction, Inc.
Sponsor: Ron's Cabinets, Inc.
Nursery: Fairview Gardens
• St. Augustine's/St. Mary’s Elementary, St. Cloud, 24 second graders.
Builder: Schimnich Construction, Inc.
Sponsor: Lakeland Construction Finance, LLC
Nursery: Fairview Gardens
• Cokato Elementary, 99 second graders.
Builder: Arvola Homes
Sponsor: Pro-Line Construction, Inc.
Nursery: ECI Tree Planting
• Elk River - St. Andrews Elementary, 58 second graders.
Builder: Dale Gruber Construction, Inc.
Sponsor: United Building Centers
Nursery: Supreme Lawn & Landscaping