Ramstein AB celebrates Earth Day, new educational walking trail

Leaders from Ramstein Air Base pose for a photo during a tree planting ceremony at Ramstein AB, April 22. Earth Day events across Ramstein AB included the tree planting ceremony, Ramstein Elementary School planting trees during a nature walk, and Ramstein Intermediate School students touring the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron water supply plant. Photo by Lan Kim
Students and teachers from Ramstein Elementary School go on a nature walk at Ramstein Air Base, April 23. The walk marked the opening of a new nature trail on base and educated students on taking care of the environment. Photos by Ronald Jung
Students from Ramstein Elementary School learn about the environment while on a nature walk at Ramstein Air Base, April 23. Students learned about the role of German forest meisters and planted trees during the walk to celebrate Earth Day.
Overview map of the mile-long educational walking trail through Ramstein Air Base’s forest, starting from Michigan Avenue in the Ramstein housing area. Graphic by 86th Civil Engineer Squadron