The Homes of Our Own program teaches second graders how trees are used to provide shelter for animals and people, and that trees are a renewable resource. Builders explain to them how trees are used to build homes and what is done to save trees during the construction process. If the school permits, the kids help plant a tree and learn how to care for trees.

This is the twelfth year that CMBA has sponsored the Homes of Our Own Project.

The following members participated in this year’s Homes of Our Own Program.

• John Clark Elementary, Rockville
Builder: Willenbring Construction, Inc.
Sponsor: First National Bank, Cold Spring
Nursery: Thomsen Greenhouses

• St. Augustine's/St. Mary’s Elementary, St. Cloud
Builder: Schimnich Construction, Inc.
Sponsor: Tony's Lifetime Exteriors, Inc.
Nursery: Four Seasons Nurseries and Landscape, Inc.