Palolo Elementary School students shoveled mulch yesterday onto a tree that was planted at Palolo Valley District Park, one of 29 planted there yesterday. The event was part of the Arbor Day Foundation's national "Trees for Success" tree-planting program that engages students and community partners at 16 schools across the country.

Kula Kaiapani 'O Anuenue School students used their hands to throw mulch onto a newly planted tree.

Victoria Mori, above left, National Arbor Day Foundation program manager Jennifer Boettcher, Vivienne Luangrath, Shales Masaniai-Pontes, Sweety Kauanui-Ohia and Neome Walter patted mulch around a tree that was planted at the park.