Maple Trees

Maple Trees

Maple trees are known for their beautiful colored leaves in the fall and produce maples syrup. Yum!

Challenge:

  • Use the guide below to help you figure out if there are any maple trees around you.

wolf-ridge-nat-maples-identify-activity.pdf

Maple Leaf in Autumn

  • Leaves go through many changes in the fall.

  • What do you notice about leaves in the spring?

Leaf Observation Challenge:

  • Pick a deciduous tree and observe the leaves closely each day.

  • How are the leaves changing?

  • Document in your nature journal what you notice and wonder each day.

A Year in the Life of a Field Maple

Field Maple Leaf Budburst

Maple Syrup:

Watch the video to learn more about the science behind maple syrup.