Moon Tree Planted at Cascadia Tech

0:00A three-year-old Douglas First Appling with an out-of-this-world backstory to Groot this week at Cascadia Technical Academy in East Vancouver, Washington, the two-foot tall tree grew from a seed that orbited the moon aboard NASA's Orion spacecraft during the Artemis-1 mission back in 2000, 22. That tiny seed traveled 1.4 million miles in space alongside 1200 others before scientists studied them in forest service, nurseries. After this week, students in the school's new forest management program planted the sapling on campus grounds. Cascadia Tech earned the tree thanks to strong ties with the U.S. Forest Service, making it the only spot in Southwest Washington to get one this. Year. Other schools and libraries nationwide competed for these special Artemis moon trees. Students and staff could not hide their excitement during the planting, with everyone buzzing about the tree's cosmic journey. The event highlighted the program's focus on science, technology, engineering, and math

1:00careers while giving high school juniors and seniors hands on, skills and forestry that industry leaders crave. Now, as official stewards, current and future students will tend the tree as it grows tall. The program offers college credits and draws kids from across 10 Clark County school districts, even those facing long commutes, all eager for, outdoor work, and forest management. This moon tree plants a seed for inspiring the next generation of environmental pros right here in the Pacific Northwest. I'm Corey with the story that's your Vancouver News today update AI powered and always on.