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Tree Time: A Kids’ Guide to Tree Facts and Fun

By Lindsay Legendre

Wildlife Promise

“I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree,” wrote poet Joyce Kilmer. In addition to their beauty, trees are regal and leafy friends that play an important role in our environment and serve all kinds of useful purposes. March 18-24, 2013 was National Wildlife Week (http://www.nwf.org/national-wildlife-week.aspx) and we celebrated trees!

Did You Know?

• Trees provide a comfortable home for all sorts of animals and birds

• Trees offer us shade and protection from the elements

• Trees give us fruit and nuts to eat

• Trees are natural monkey bars for kids to climb on

• Trees help keep our air safe and clean

Now that you know a little more about trees, here are some Activi-trees to do in your own backyard or local park!  http://blog.nwf.org/2013/03/tree-time-a-kids-guide-to-tree-facts-and-fun/?s_email_id=20130917_BOT_ENG_Newsletter_September_Edition|MTActBot