Maple Trees
Maple Trees
Maple Trees
Maple trees are known for their beautiful colored leaves in the fall and produce maples syrup. Yum!
Challenge:
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
Maple Leaf in Autumn
Leaves go through many changes in the fall.
What do you notice about leaves in the spring?
Leaf Observation Challenge:
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
A Year in the Life of a Field Maple
Field Maple Leaf Budburst
Field Maple Leaf Budburst
Maple Syrup:
Maple Syrup:
Watch the video to learn more about the science behind maple syrup.