On Arbor Day, Nyquist Elementary School students learned about the importance of trees when East Central Energy spent the afternoon helping fourth and fifth graders plant flowering crabapple trees on school grounds. Arborists from UtiliTree, an ECE tree contractor, also performed exciting climbing demonstrations high above. In addition, tabletop safety presentations illustrated the dangers of trees near power lines and playing near electrical equipment. Curiosity led to lively discussions about electrical safety and each student was sent home with a sapling, educational materials, water bottles, and earbuds.