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How to identify a tree by its leaves
Prepare or gather a set of leaf shape cards, such as heart shaped, round, triangular, long and narrow, maple like, compound, needle like and oval, adding the tree name for each shape if you know it.
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Inside this activity guide
- Step by step
- Questions to wonder about
- Tip
- Variations
- Practising over time
- Resources
- Learning
- Safety notes
Inspired by Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, p. 436. All sources →
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Safety first. Outdoor activities carry real risks. Each activity guide has safety notes, but you are responsible for yourself and anyone in your care. Supervise children, get permission, never eat anything you cannot identify with certainty, and only light fires where it is allowed and safe.