Local Preschoolers to Release Thousands of Ladybugs on Earth Day | Events

From Kathleen Shaffer:

 Chesterbrook Academy locations throughout Northern Virginia will host ladybug releases in celebration of Earth Day on Friday, April 22, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. Pre-kindergarten students at each school will release approximately 3,000 ladybugs into the environment. During the ladybug releases, students will wear ladybug antennas created as part of their Earth Day studies.

Throughout the week, students learned that ladybugs feed on aphids (plant lice) and other insects that are harmful to gardens, trees and shrubs. Chesterbrook Academy teaches the importance of community and exploring nature at a young age.

WHERE:                   Chesterbrook Academy in Fairfax

                                4401 Roger Stover Dr

                                Fairfax, VA 22033

                                Chesterbrook Academy in Chantilly

                                3751 Centerview Drive

                                Chantilly, VA 20151

                                Chesterbrook Academy in Sterling

                                46120 Woodshire Drive

                                Sterling, VA 20166