BELLOWS FALLS — Using hands-on learning, students from the horticulture program at River Valley Technical Center sharpened their skills last week in downtown Bellows Falls.
Under the supervision of their instructor, John Harmer, several students worked among the street trees in the Square to improve their health and visual appeal.
Plans for the project began last fall with a site visit. Students then created a proposal for the work to be completed and submitted a work plan and schedule for the project.
Over two mornings last week, the hands-on work was completed. The project work was approved by the tree warden and Tree Committee.
Mary Helen Hawthorne, executive director of the Bellows Falls Downtown Development Alliance, said the project was “a win-win for everyone” as the RVTC students got practical work experience - and the Village got tree maintenance valued at more than $5,000.
Bellows Falls Public Works provided traffic control and brush removal.