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By Raj Patel, DaTashia Holman, Teonna Rice, Ta\u2019Najya Holman, Amber Thomas, and Laila Donaldson<\/p>\n
Ms. Judy\u2019s Sixth Grade Gifted and Talented Class at Denmark-Olar Middle School<\/p>\n
Denmark, SC, United States<\/p>\n
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South Carolina<\/strong> has a lot of small towns that you have probably never heard of. For most of these towns their one claim to fame is their annual festivals. In Denmark, South Carolina we celebrate the Dogwood Festival every spring. The Dogwood Festival started in 1985.<\/p>\n Dogwood Trees<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n What is a dogwood, you say? The dogwood is a tree or shrub that grows every spring and yields hard timber. But in Denmark we celebrate this tree for its pink and white blossoms that bloom every April. The dogwood\u2019s height can be anywhere\u00a0from 15 to 20 feet when grown in the sun, but as high as 40 feet when grown in the shade.<\/p>\n The Cherokee believed that tiny people lived in the dogwood trees for the sole purpose to teach the Cherokee people how to live in peace. Denmark appreciates the beauty the trees bring to our town.<\/p>\n Festivities<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n To celebrate the blossoming of the dogwood trees, during the first week of April, the town of Denmark has a festival. You always know when the festival is getting close when the spray painted images of dogwood\u00a0blossoms pop up almost overnight on the town\u2019s main street. It is a family-oriented event in downtown Denmark. Its two days include many events:<\/p>\n A Diabetes Awareness walk is held at Voorhees College because diabetes cases in Bamberg County are said to be higher than the national average.<\/p>\n On Friday the Dogwood Festival starts and it continues on Saturday with a parade. The parade is followed by food booths, rides for children, and entertainment at the city center.<\/p>\n Have a suggestion for this story? We\u2019d love for you to\u00a0submit it<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mathkind.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/dogwood-branches.png” alt=”Stilt fisherman in Sri Lanka” title_text=”dogwood branches” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mathkind.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Denmark-water-tower-600×400-1.png” alt=”stilt fisherman in Sri Lanka” title_text=”Denmark water tower 600×400″ align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ text_font_size=”9px” text_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”-40px||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Photo courtesy of Robin Seabury. Used with permission.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.5″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Blank” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_css_main_element=”display: none; ” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Blank<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Math Resources” open_toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ toggle_font_size=”18px” open=”off”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Extension Questions” open_toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ toggle_font_size=”18px” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The species of dogwood tree native to the eastern US (Cornus florida<\/em>) is susceptible to a fungus that can kill trees in damp, wet seasons. As a result, many people have turned to an imported dogwood species from Asia (Cornus kousa<\/em>) that is hardier. The Kousa dogwood, however, has larger berries that are often difficult for birds to eat. Some people have called it an invasive species.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Explore Further” open_toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ toggle_font_size=”18px” open=”off”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Share Your Story” open_toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ toggle_font_size=”18px” open=”off”]<\/p>\n\n
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