Forest Stewards*
TREE PLANTING RESOURCES
NEW! TREE
PLANTING POWERPOINT (1MB file)
This
PowerPoint was developed as a tool for those who go into the
4th grade classrooms and hand out bare root tree seedlings.
The goal is to increase survivability of the seedlings students take home in celebration of Arbor Day. These trees are typically planted in backyards; therefore, this presentation is a combination of both urban and traditional forestry planting messages.
It is a short, visual PowerPoint that discusses: tree needs, tree parts, where to plant, how to plant and how to care for bare root seedlings. Notes for the presenter are included as discussion points. Teachers, Scout leaders, foresters and others will find it a very useful tool in illustrating proper care and planting to these young children.
VIDEOS:
Planting America: How to Plant a Tree
How to Plant a Tree
How to Plant a Bare Root Tree
FIELD LESSONS
NEW!
LEAF
Field Enhancements Lessons are ONLINE!
These field enhancement lessons are for use
by educators in outdoor settings. You'll find lessons great
for use at your nature center, camp, or other outdoor
classroom!
*What is a forest steward?
LEAF considers forest stewards to be the caretakers of Wisconsin's forests. In differentiating between educators who may be involved in, say, local school forest programs or green school yard programs, we wanted some way to provide resources for the many landowners, natural resource professionals and non-formal educators (nature center staff, camp staff, volunteers) involved in forestry education. This is your resource area on LEAF's website.
Please return often to check out new workshops that may be offered, as well as additional resources to help you in your planning. LEAF staff members are available to assist you if you are just starting to think about how to infuse the idea of forests and urban forests into your program. If you are a landowner, there are many resources to help you guide teachers and students through your property.
We recognize your important role in forestry education. If there is anything we can assist with, please let us know: leaf@uwsp.edu or 715.346.4956