Family Activity: Nature’s Skyscrapers
Explore tree structure and scale by using different methods to measure them. In this activity, children will measure trees in different ways and become familiar …
In Your Own Backyard
Activities to Do With Children Outdoors
Spending time outside is one way we can boost our resiliency while quarantining at home to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Bookmark a few of these free PLT family activities to try in your backyard, at a local park or trail, or another nearby safe space outdoors.
Family Activity: Name That Tree
Download one of these free mobile apps to make identifying trees and the products they give us fun and educational for children and teens!
Family Activity: What’s the Value of that Tree?
Trees improve air quality by absorbing carbon dioxide and pollution, reduce flood risks, and provide energy savings. Calculate the dollar value of trees using i-Tree MyTree.
Family Activity: What Tree Should I Plant?
Planting trees around your home can improve how it looks, plus trees provide important environmental benefits. Use i-Tree Species to determine what tree to plant.
Family Activity: Poet-Tree
Observe a variety of trees and write a poem.
Family Activity: How Big is Your Tree?
Measure trees in different ways and become familiar with tree scale and structure.
Family Activity: Sounds Around
Explore nature by tuning in to the sounds of your environment.
Family Activity: Birds and Worms
Discover the value of camouflage and pretend to be birds in search of worms.
Family Activity: The Shape of Things
Focus on the many shapes that are found in both natural and built environments.