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- Leaf Rubbings<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 This hands-on art activity is a fun and creative way for young ones to play with nature and colour.<\/li>\n
- Boost the Boreal Forest<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Through this lesson plan, students can investigate the importance of the Boreal Forest region to wildlife, and birds in particular.<\/li>\n
- Hinterland Who\u2019s Who<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 With this resource, you can explore forest habitats – like the Boreal Forest, Mixed Wood Forest, and Coastal Forest \u2013 and learn about the wildlife that call them home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nLooking for ready-made lesson plans and activities focused on trees, leaves and seed? Check out our Project WILD activity guide<\/strong><\/a> which features 164 hands-on, interdisciplinary lessons and games, including:<\/p>\n
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- Seed Need (pg. 154)<\/strong> – Investigate seeds around your school grounds and sort them based on dispersal method, then play an active game to demonstrate the role wildlife plays in seed dispersal.<\/li>\n
- Forest in a Jar (pg. 220)<\/strong> – Conduct a simple investigation using soil, water, seeds, a plant, and a jar to explore the process of succession.<\/li>\n
- Phenology at Play (pg. 282) <\/strong>– Analyze hypothetical citizen science data to understand how different species react to seasonal changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To access the full guide and materials, sign up for a professional development session near you!<\/p>\n
Join a Project WILD Workshop<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n
Student Action Projects<\/strong><\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nEngaging, age-appropriate action projects bring fall\u2019s lessons to life\u2014giving students hands-on ways to connect with nature and have a real impact on the environment. Check out the list below for a tree, leaf and seed themed ideas!<\/p>\n
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- Tree Stewardship<\/strong> – “Adopt” a tree to observe and care for throughout the season\u2014tracking changes like leaf color, seed growth, and wildlife interactions.<\/li>\n
- Leave the Leaves<\/strong> \u2013 Raise awareness about why fallen leaves are important for wildlife and soil health.<\/li>\n
- Leaf Litter BioBlitz<\/strong> – Host a leaf litter BioBlitz using inaturalist.ca<\/a> to help students identify and document the tiny organisms living in fallen leaves\u2014contributing to real biodiversity data while exploring seasonal ecology.<\/li>\n
- Seed Collection<\/strong> \u2013 Plan a seed propagation project by researching native plants species, collecting seeds, and learning how to propagate them through techniques like scarification (scratching a seed\u2019s hard coat to help it sprout) and cold stratification (chilling seeds to mimic winter). Check out our webinar \u2013 Adventures in Seed Saving<\/a> \u2013 for some tips and tricks!<\/li>\n
- Celebrate National Forest Week <\/strong>– September 21\u201327, 2025 is National Forest Week, a time to celebrate the importance of forests in our lives and communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For more educational resources, projects, and lesson plans, check out our <\/em>Online Learning Library<\/em><\/a> and sign up for our <\/em>monthly education newsletter<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Forest in a Jar (pg. 220)<\/strong> – Conduct a simple investigation using soil, water, seeds, a plant, and a jar to explore the process of succession.<\/li>\n
- Boost the Boreal Forest<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Through this lesson plan, students can investigate the importance of the Boreal Forest region to wildlife, and birds in particular.<\/li>\n