Junior Explorers: Homeschool Program - Trees

Join Jessy and Meg from the Lafayette and Rawcliffe 4-H Science and Engineering Learning Center for a special homeschool family program at Woodlawn Ellsworth, where we'll explore the wonders of the natural world! This hands-on, interactive program is designed for all ages and centers around the fascinating world of trees and autumn ecology.

We'll begin with a guided nature walk through Woodlawn's beautiful grounds, using plant identification sheets to learn about the various trees around us. Keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife that might be preparing for the colder months! As we walk, we'll collect fallen leaves and other natural treasures to use for our crafts.

After our walk, we'll dive into the "science of trees" with some fun and educational activities. You'll get to use digital microscopes to get a close-up look at "tree cookies" (cross-sections of a tree trunk) and discover the stories they tell about a…