Most of us assume grass is all one plant, BUT when you look closer at a lawn you will see there is a lot more there!
Get down close to look at what's growing.
What do you see? Are there different plants with different leaves? Any seeds? How many different plants can you count?
Write down your observations to compare!
Find a grassy spot in the shade!
Get down close to look at what's growing.
Is it different from the sunny spot? More or less different plants in this spot?
These plants likely need less sunlight than those in the other patch.
Write down your observations to compare!
Find the lowest grassy spot!
Get down close to look at what's growing.
Is it different from the sunny & shady spots? More or less different plants in this spot?
These plants likely need more water than those in the other patches as water collects in the low spots of a yard.
Write down your observations to compare!
Spring Scavanger Hunt Challange
Use the combination of shape and color to find and identify common Midwestern trees by their new buds! These buds will grow into new leaves for this Spring.
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