Trees give us shade, shelter, and beauty throughout the year. Let’s go outside and spend some time getting to know the trees around you.

Go outside to your yard, a park, or a nearby wooded area where trees are growing.

• Take your time walking quietly among the trees.
• Observe what you see.
• Do any trees have flowers or buds? What do their leaves look like? Are they big, small, smooth, or rough?
• Can you find any trees with seeds, acorns, or fruit?
• Are there trees that look different from others nearby?
• Take out your Nature Journal and record your observations.
• Sketch one of the trees you noticed, or draw a close-up of its leaves, buds, or bark.
• Use a nature book or the internet to discover what kind of tree it is and write its name beside your sketch. Include the date, time, and weather in your notes.

🕵️‍♀️ Try This:
Visit your tree again later. Has anything changed? Are there new buds, leaves, or seeds?

📖 Share your adventure!
We’d love to see your tree sketches. Share a picture or a page from your nature journal in the comments below.