The Arboretum & Our Local Youth
An
important aspect of our program is helping our youth appreciate
and learn about nature. The Arboretum provides a perfect classroom!
The Education & Conservation Committee has developed Discovery
Packs that are available for checkout for youth ages 9 to 12. The Trees
Discovery Pack allows students to learn the parts of a trees, what
trees need to live, how to measure the size of a tree and much more. A
manual, magnifying glasses, measuring tapes and laminated leaves are
some of
the items included in the Pack.
Arbor
Day
tree plantings and activities provide our elementary youth
with learning experiences coupled with a fun time, such as going on
Nature Scavenger Hunts. One student wrote in a thank-you note,
"It was
really
fun planting the tree. It was also fun looking at the middle of the
tree. I also liked when we did the scavenger hunt."
Local Tahoma High students have participated in Arboretum projects as
well as members of the Boy Scouts of America. The work they've done has
greatly enhanced the Arboretum grounds. Several Eagle Scouts have
completed projects such as building fences, laying sod, installing
benches, and restoring trails.
Kids: Great Links to Learn Tree Stuff
Common Conifers of
the Northwest: This site provides facts on common conifers in
the Northwest - like junipers, yew, redwood, larch, and pine.
Reat Trees 4
Kids: There's lots to learn about trees and tree farming, and
this site has materials geared to different grade levels!
Arbor Day:
A page you'll like that has cool links for Arbor Day history, online
games, ecards and much more!
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