Nichols Middle School students Penelope Donohue, left, and Casey Martin transport mulch to dozens of trees that surround the school at 800 Greenleaf St. They worked last week with TreeKeepers from OpenLands, a non-profit that helps protect natural spaces in metropolitan Chicago. Several organizations were also at three other schools – Dewey Elementary, Washington Elementary and King Arts – planting trees, mulching or watering, according to TreeKeeper Allison Sloan. “If we want kids to play outside, exercise and stay healthy than we have to give them the ideal conditions.” (Photo by Richard Cahan)
Richard Cahan
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