Family Activities

In this activity, students will discover the value of camoflage as they pretend to be birds in search of colored worms.

In this activity, children will learn about food webs, discovering the many ways that plants and animals of a forest ecosystem are connected.

All children, no matter their age, have an idea of what a tree looks like, but many are unfamiliar with the actual structure of a tree.  In this activity, children will go outdoors to take a closer look at trees and their parts.

By way of neighborhood trees and a mystery box, children will explore their sense of touch and discover different shapes and textures in nature.

It’s amazing how many things live in and on rotting logs. In this activity, kids become familiar with some of those organisms by observing fallen logs. They’ll gain an understanding of how decomposition takes place and a better appreciation for microhabitats and communities. 

Evergreen trees offer a sensory overload! Through these experiences, children will touch, smell, see, hear, and taste the season of winter. Consider trying these experiences year-round in areas with our without snow.

Throughout history, people have intentionally and unintentionally moved plants and animal species to new environments. Some of these species have proved beneficial, but others invade natural habitats causing environmental and economic harm.

Children are often surprised to learn how many different products we get from trees. Use
this activity to help children learn just how much we depend on trees in our daily lives.

In this activity, children "adopt" a tree, deepening their awareness of individual trees over time and encouraging a greater understanding and appreciation of their local environment.

From their leafy branches to their tangled roots, trees provide a habitat for a host of plants and animals. In this activity, children will inventory the plants and animals that live in, on and around trees, discovering how plants and animals depend on trees in many ways.