Arbor Kids

D.C.’s urban forest is the ideal teaching tool for youth. Trees provide a local context for science, math and technology lessons.

The resources below provide further background knowledge on urban forests and hands-on, critical thinking activities to supplement existing curricula or programs. Classroom teachers, parents, child caregivers and others interested in helping youth explore their urban environment can benefit from these materials.

Name That Tree

• Youth learn how to identify the most commonly found trees in D.C. using our Tree ID Guide.

Tree Benefits Scavenger Hunt

• An urban scavenger hunt teaches tree facts.

How Tall Is That Tree?

• Youth determine the heights of trees using four simple step.

My Trees: A Home Inventory

• Trees are inventoried using our Tree ID Guide to help.