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Tree Links

 

Here are some links to sites that will help you learn more about trees and enjoy some fun tree and leaf activities.

Arbor Day -
Find out what kids are doing to help get more trees planted on the Arbor Day Web site.

Iowa State University Extension pages on Iowa trees
This site provides an interactive tree identification key; an index of Iowa trees; and extensive information and history of Iowa trees.

Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources State Forest Nursery Web pages
Visit this page for information on why we plant trees and how to plant trees.

Links to sites that have some fun activities and crafts.

Online Leaf Puzzles
These are great online leaf puzzles that make learning about leaves fun. Be careful though -- you may have trouble stopping once you start doing these puzzles!

Leafy T-shirts
Collect an assortment of leaves and learn how to make leaf-print T-shirts on this Web page.

Leaf coasters
Create lasting impressions with coasters made from clay and materials supplied by Mother Nature.

Leaf rubbings
Making your own leaf rubbing is a great craft project that helps you learn about the different kinds of leaves.




 

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