Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Michael Trebert Chapter donates books to the Forks Middle School

Forks Middle School students Brooklyn Rondeau, Riley Jackson and Kylee Roberts accepted eight books about trees donated to the school by the DAR American Elm Heritage Project on Friday, March 18, 2022. Michael Trebert Chapter registrar and project committee member, Ginny Wagner, provided the books to accompany lesson plans about trees and American history developed by the committee during the past year.

American elm sapling clones of “Herbie” the Liberty Tree, a tree that was alive during the American Revolution, will be planted by students at the Forks schools and by volunteers on April 29, 2022 during a dedication ceremony in Tillicum Park in Forks. The events will include a presentation by George Washington, portrayed by Vern Frykholm, Sequim, Wash., and the unveiling of an interpretive sign that features the American Revolution and American elm.

To learn more about the American elm and its role in the American Revolution, visit the American Elm Heritage Project website at: https://sites.rootsweb.com/~wamtcdar/about.html

The Michael Trebert Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is conducting the Forks American Elm Heritage Project in 2021-22. The project is planned as part of the upcoming 250th Anniversary – in 2026 – of our nation’s founding. The project will culminate Arbor Day, April 29, 2022, with the commemorative planting of American elm saplings in the city of Forks, and placement of an interpretive sign that describes the importance of reestablishing American elms in our nation. Donations to support the Elm project may be made by sending a check – memo ELM — to the Michael Trebert Chapter / DAR, and mailed to P.O. Box 1917, Port Angeles, Wash. 98362. Trebert / DAR is a 501 3(c) Non-profit Organization.

Students accepting eight donated books from the American Elm Heritage Project to the Forks Middle School are (from left) Brooklynn Rondeau, Riley Jackson, Kylee Roberts. Virginia Wagner, Michael Trebert Chapter representative (right) presented the books to the students. Submitted Photos