Ever Grow an Apple/Orange Tree?

[Wesley Roe and Marjorie Lakin Erickson]

Noah Smuckler, a CREEC Network Intern at Cal Poly found this great 
opportunity for teachers, and we want to pass it along to you.

The California Rare Fruit Growers offer a free Grafting program to 
classrooms. Students have the chance to blend the best traits of multiple 
trees to create a of their own tree with more desirable characteristics. The 
program takes place on school grounds and addresses heredity, genes, 
evolution, and adaptation. CRFG educational instructors lead students through 
the 90-120 minute program and each student has the chance to graft a tree of 
their own. Fifth grade students and up as pearing knives will be briefly 
used. Schedule your free presentation before November as this is a seasonal 
opportunity. Contact: Joe Sabol (805) 756-7225 Laura Lopez (805) 544-2312 
Email: Info at crfg.org For more information about excellent environmental 
education resources and opportunities for students, check out the CREEC 
Network website at http://www.creec.org

Chris Cameron
Region 8 CREEC Network
www.creec.org/region8   805-528-7633



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