FORRESTON — The Forreston FFA started a new tradition this year by offering three floral arranging classes to the public throughout the year. The first was a pumpkin arrangement done two weeks before Thanksgiving, led by Forreston FFA Advisor Mrs. Kelley Parks. The second class was held on Friday, Dec. 13 and the Forreston FFA teamed up with Drew from Clara Joyce Flowers, located in Stockton. In this class, attendees made a fresh holiday swag for their home decor. About 50 people attended this class in the high school cafeteria.
The next and final floral arranging class will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025; attendees will make a spring-type arrangement just in time for Easter. Mrs. Parks will again lead this class.
“I first learned how to make flower arrangements in 4-H as a kid, and ever since then, it has been something I love to do in my free time, whether I am making an arrangement for myself to enjoy, for a loved one, or to show at a county fair,” Parks said. “These classes are great for our Agriculture Program here at Forreston because they help us connect with the community and offer the community a way to have fun and learn something new.”
More information about the final floral arrange class will be available in March via the Forreston FFA Facebook page and the Forrestville Valley School District website.
