According to their website, www.treezoo.com, The Deerfield Beach Arboretum is home to more than 200 different species of trees and palms from five continents around the world. Located just a few blocks from the New Directions office and student apartments it is an ideal place to relax and enjoy nature.
Recently, NDFYA students in conjunction with the ISA (International Society for Autism) and and NDFYA staff joined in the planting as part of a community gardening experience.
Staff member David Sutton (pictured on the far right) with a group of students.
John P. taking a break from the camera to plant a sapling.
Instructors from the Arboretum directed everyone in how to plant properly.
examining a root-ball.
took his planting endeavor seriously.
really looks the part of a gardner in his great straw hat.
Everyone had a really awesome time – we can’t wait until the next trip!
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