Cadets at Body Ponds

Arbour Day was a significant success this year. Over 500 Environment Cadets, along with their teachers, planted 1,200 trees in the Body Ponds Watershed.

The Body Ponds Watershed is an important resource providing food for humans and animals. It is the largest watershed in Antigua.

Trees were planted at Body Ponds this year in commemoration of Arbour Day in order to eradicate the invasive lemon grass which covers a large area of the watershed. Shady trees will cause the lemon grass to be stifled and eventually die.

Planting trees at the Body Ponds is a very important exercise. Any persons interested in taking part in this activity can contact the Forestry Division or the Environment Division.

See pictures below!

Message from the Environment Education Officer
Hi Environment Cadets, Teachers and environmental enthusiasts! Welcome to this exciting website that was designed for you and is about you! Take the time to read the articles and make comments. Expand your mind through the quizzes and puzzles. Keep track of all Environment Cadet events and competitions. Enjoy all that this site has to offer!

Arica Hill
Environment Education Officer