All 650 students at Rolling Terrace Elementary School in Takoma Park did their part to celebrate Earth Day Tuesday.
They got dirty planting greens. They learned about where their water goes and then decorated storm water drainage systems, and they learned the best ways to compost.
Most important, according to Montgomery County and Nature Forward officials, they learned how to have fun while outdoors and helping the environment.
The celebration marked the 20th year that Nature Forward in Chevy Chase incorporated their Green Kids program at a school in Montgomery County.
The students voted on three landscaping plans prepared by Clington+RIES Landscape Architects. The children will then help create the winning design at their school.
“It’s a special day for us, for our students to learn how to take care of this amazing planet,” declared Principal Isabelle Mensah.
Rolling Terrace students celebrate Earth Day by planting, composting, painting and landscaping @mymcmedia @MCPS @mocoboe pic.twitter.com/QKcvnZu3Fd
— suzanne pollak (@SuzannePollak) April 22, 2025
