"Thanks
for helping us plant our tree. It looks very prity and its my favorite
kind of tree. And you guys and gals picked a good place for it. You
guys and gals are good helpers and it was fun waching you plant the
tree. Thank you!!" Evan 
The CMBA introduced the “Homes of Our Own” program to
area schools in celebration of National Arbor Day.
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
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