Tree Treasures: A Series of Activities for Elementary School Age Children
Tree Treasures activities were developed by BES/Urban Resources Initiative Intern Shannon Galbraith, in collaboration with the Parks and People Foundation Community Forestry program. The 9 guides include background information and fun activities for exploring and learning about trees in the urban ecosystem. They are intended to be used by elementary-aged youth with help from their parents or teachers. Also included is a booklet for educators with information about each activity, resources, and a key to the trees of the Baltimore region.
Tree Treasures materials can be found on the BES Education WIKI at:
Reforestation, Sustainability
Activity 1. The Living Tree
Activity 2. More City Trees, Please!
Ownership
Activity 3. That’s My Tree!
Activity 4. These are Our Trees!
Water Importance in Cities
Activity 5. Trees are Water Movers in the City!
Activity 6. Trees in Your Watershed Game!
Stewardship, Community Action
Activity 7. Brochures for Branches
Surveying Green Communities
Activity 8. Where is My Forest?
Activity 9. Our School Place from Space
