Terrestrial Plants

Find a Tree!

Find a Tree! activity by VT Dept. of Forests, Parks & Recreation. This activity is designed to set the stage for learning about plant ID by asking participants to use their senses, other than sight, to get familiar with the nuances of a tree or plant. Great to pair with an invasive plant learning unit or workday. 

Finding Fun in the Phenology of Invasive Plants

Phenology is the study of the life cycle events of living things – like tracking when plants get their leaves, their flowers, and their fruits. Knowing this information gives us a better understanding of the species in our ecosystems, can guide the timing of our invasive plant management work, and can help us track the impacts of climate change on plants in Vermont. In 2022, The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation is spearheading a few projects geared towards tracking the phenology of invasive plants and we need your help!