Grades 4-6: Lichen

by | Feb 24, 2026

On page 21 the author writes that scientists test lichen on city trees to monitor pollution. Watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lh3xFOw62aU about why lichen is important. What did you learn about the value of lichen to us and the environment?

Grades 1-3: “When I Am Among the Trees”

by | Feb 24, 2026

Listen to your teacher or Amanda Palmer read Mary Oliver’s poem, “When I Am Among the Trees”: https://www.brainpickings.org/2019/09/23/amanda-palmer-mary-oliver-when-i-am-among-the-trees/. Write a poem or draw a picture about how it feels to you to be among the...

Grades 1-3: Observation Chart

by | Feb 24, 2026

Make a scientific observation chart about the animals or birds that live, play or eat in city trees. Where do they make their homes? What do they eat from the trees? Do they sleep in the canopy? What kind of trees do they prefer? What are the similarities and...