Ashley Elliot, a fourth grader at Success Elementary, recently presented Gov. Jay Nixon seedlings alongside other students from around the state as part of a National Arbor Day celebration. Pictured are, front row from left: Tyler Wilbers, poster winner Nathanael Renaud, Brooke Tuttle, Elliot and Eli Raithel. Back row: Department of Conservation State Forester Lisa Allen, Nixon and Department of Conservation Director John Hoskins.

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