For Charlie Maynard, 3, the best part of the morning was the worm.
He and his brother, Maxwell, and their dad, Jake, were among about 50 people who came out Saturday morning to plant trees along the sports fields at the Village School on Arbor Day. Sustainable Marblehead sponsored the sixth annual event, and town Tree Warden Jon Fobert provided more than 20 shade trees.
The brothers, while digging a hole for a new tree, found a worm and named him William — after their newborn brother.
“We’ve been coming for a few years now,” Jake Maynard said about the planting. “And it was time to bring the boys. It’s important to plant more trees.”
Sustainable Marblehead’s Elaine Leahy said the trees offer many benefits.
“They will help sequester carbon, give off oxygen and provide shade. They also beautify this space,” she said.
Rossana Ferrante and Karin Ernst of the Recreation and Parks Commission were also there planting.
“We love doing this. We think John is an awesome tree warden, and we love to support the efforts here,” said Ferrante.
Three-year-old Nora Frank was digging and watering with her dad, Matt.
“We need as many trees as possible,” Matt said.
